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In 1863, Wolcott came to Dubuque and the following year was appointed trainmaster on the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. He remained with that road and the Illinois Central until the spring of 1871. He then became Assistant Superintendent for the [[CHICAGO, CLINTON, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD COMPANY]]. | In 1863, Wolcott came to Dubuque and the following year was appointed trainmaster on the [[DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD]]. He remained with that road and the Illinois Central until the spring of 1871. He then became Assistant Superintendent for the [[CHICAGO, CLINTON, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD COMPANY]]. | ||
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WOLCOTT, S.A. (Orange Co., NY, Sept. 8, 1824-- ). Assistant Superintendent of the Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque & Minnesota Railroad. Wolcott moved to Boston and worked in railroading for fifteen years. In 1857, he came to Iowa. Wolcott farmed for a short time and then returned East to railroading.
In 1863, Wolcott came to Dubuque and the following year was appointed trainmaster on the DUBUQUE AND SIOUX CITY RAILROAD. He remained with that road and the Illinois Central until the spring of 1871. He then became Assistant Superintendent for the CHICAGO, CLINTON, DUBUQUE AND MINNESOTA RAILROAD COMPANY.
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Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County