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Linehan, Edmund A. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 26, 1873--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 15, 1938). | [[Image:linehan.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Photo courtesy: Mike Larkin]]Linehan, Edmund A. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 26, 1873--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 15, 1938). The son of Dennis W. and Mary A. (Cox) Linehan, Edmund attended the public schools, [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]] and St. Mary's College, of St. Mary's, Kansas. (1) | ||
For three years he then was with Walton and Bieg, stationers, of Dubuque, then with [[LINEHAN & MOLO]] three years, and also worked as a purchasing agent for the Union Electric Company seven years. From 1904 to 1910 he served as city recorder of Dubuque. He then entered the drug business at the corner of Iowa and Twelfth streets, which was formerly owned by [[J. J. FETTGATHER]]. In 1904 Mr. Linehan was united in marriage with Miss Elma C. McLaughlin, daughter of J.T. McLaughlin, of Chicago. They had two children: Mary Elma and Edmund John. (2) | |||
Linehan was an active Democrat and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Although active in many charities, he was primarily interested in the work of the [[ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY]]. He served many years as the president of the St. Patrick's Conference of that society. (3) | |||
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1. "Irish in Iowa." Online: http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/irelandbios7.htm#linehan | |||
2. Ibid. | |||
3. "E. A. Linehan Succumbs Here," ''Telegraph-Herald'', April 17, 1938, p. 1 | |||
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[[Category: Druggist]] | |||
Latest revision as of 01:47, 3 October 2019
Linehan, Edmund A. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 26, 1873--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 15, 1938). The son of Dennis W. and Mary A. (Cox) Linehan, Edmund attended the public schools, ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY and St. Mary's College, of St. Mary's, Kansas. (1)
For three years he then was with Walton and Bieg, stationers, of Dubuque, then with LINEHAN & MOLO three years, and also worked as a purchasing agent for the Union Electric Company seven years. From 1904 to 1910 he served as city recorder of Dubuque. He then entered the drug business at the corner of Iowa and Twelfth streets, which was formerly owned by J. J. FETTGATHER. In 1904 Mr. Linehan was united in marriage with Miss Elma C. McLaughlin, daughter of J.T. McLaughlin, of Chicago. They had two children: Mary Elma and Edmund John. (2)
Linehan was an active Democrat and a charter member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters. Although active in many charities, he was primarily interested in the work of the ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY. He served many years as the president of the St. Patrick's Conference of that society. (3)
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Source:
1. "Irish in Iowa." Online: http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/irelandbios7.htm#linehan
2. Ibid.
3. "E. A. Linehan Succumbs Here," Telegraph-Herald, April 17, 1938, p. 1