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BUTT, John. (Mecklenburg, Germany April 30, 1849-- ). Manufacturer. John Butt's parents came to Dubuque in 1852 and his father opened the company bearing the family name in 1853. John, the oldest son, worked with his father and learned the trade. When his father died, John Butt and his brothers, Ernest, William and Helmuth carried on the business. The company was then named John Butt and Bros. and was located at 645 Iowa Street. | BUTT, John. (Mecklenburg, Germany April 30, 1849-- ). Manufacturer. John Butt's parents came to Dubuque in 1852 and his father opened the company bearing the family name in 1853. John, the oldest son, worked with his father and learned the trade. When his father died, John Butt and his brothers, Ernest, William and Helmuth carried on the business. The company was then named John Butt and Bros. and was located at 645 Iowa Street. | ||
Butt belonged to the Order of Workmen and the [[DUBUQUE | Butt belonged to the Order of Workmen and the [[DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY]]. | ||
[[Category: Wagon Maker]] | [[Category: Wagon Maker]] | ||
Revision as of 01:30, 21 December 2009
BUTT, John. (Mecklenburg, Germany April 30, 1849-- ). Manufacturer. John Butt's parents came to Dubuque in 1852 and his father opened the company bearing the family name in 1853. John, the oldest son, worked with his father and learned the trade. When his father died, John Butt and his brothers, Ernest, William and Helmuth carried on the business. The company was then named John Butt and Bros. and was located at 645 Iowa Street.
Butt belonged to the Order of Workmen and the DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY.