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STURGEON, John. (County Down, Ireland, June 27, 1848-- ). Sturgeon emigrated to the United States in 1862 and came immediately to Dubuque. He entered his uncle's store as a clerk. He succeeded his uncle in the | STURGEON, John. (County Down, Ireland, June 27, 1848-- ). Sturgeon emigrated to the United States in 1862 and came immediately to Dubuque. He entered his uncle's store as a clerk. | ||
He succeeded his uncle in the business and became a partner of a Mr. Lawther in the firm of [[LAWTHER & STURGEON]]. | |||
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STURGEON, John. (County Down, Ireland, June 27, 1848-- ). Sturgeon emigrated to the United States in 1862 and came immediately to Dubuque. He entered his uncle's store as a clerk.
He succeeded his uncle in the business and became a partner of a Mr. Lawther in the firm of LAWTHER & STURGEON.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 886