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Anderson was also involved in the [[DUBUQUE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY]] which was organized on January 23, 1857, with a capital of $2,100,000. The corporators including Anderson were [[FARLEY, Jesse P.|Jesse P. FARLEY]], Franklin V. Goodrich, Austin J. Goss, Robert C. Waples, [[PELAN, Christopher|Christopher PELAN]], Robert M. Walmsley, and [[BISSELL, Frederick E.|Frederick E. BISSELL]]. (1) | Anderson was also involved in the [[DUBUQUE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY]] which was organized on January 23, 1857, with a capital of $2,100,000. The corporators including Anderson were [[FARLEY, Jesse P.|Jesse P. FARLEY]], Franklin V. Goodrich, Austin J. Goss, Robert C. Waples, [[PELAN, Christopher|Christopher PELAN]], Robert M. Walmsley, and [[BISSELL, Frederick E.|Frederick E. BISSELL]]. (1) | ||
In 1906 he was among those celebrated members of the [[EARLY SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION]]. (2) | |||
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1. Oldt, Franklin T. ''History of Dubuque County''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml | 1. Oldt, Franklin T. ''History of Dubuque County''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml | ||
2. "Sun Shines on Early Settlers," ''Dubuque Telegraph-Herald'', August 9, 1906, p. 10 | |||
'''Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa'''. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1894, p. 186 | '''Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa'''. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1894, p. 186 | ||
Latest revision as of 04:22, 13 November 2017
ANDERSON, Alexander. Erie County, PA--Unknown). In 1842 Anderson emigrated westward and settled in Dubuque. He worked as a surveyor. In 1855 Anderson drafted a map of the mineral lots of Dubuque which was still used as authority at the end of the 19th century.
Anderson was also involved in the DUBUQUE CENTRAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY which was organized on January 23, 1857, with a capital of $2,100,000. The corporators including Anderson were Jesse P. FARLEY, Franklin V. Goodrich, Austin J. Goss, Robert C. Waples, Christopher PELAN, Robert M. Walmsley, and Frederick E. BISSELL. (1)
In 1906 he was among those celebrated members of the EARLY SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION. (2)
See: Eugene ANDERSON
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1. Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml
2. "Sun Shines on Early Settlers," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, August 9, 1906, p. 10
Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa. Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1894, p. 186