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MASON, Christopher
MASON, Christopher. (Norfolk, VA, Sept. 19, 1812-- ) Mason learned his trade in Norfolk; after reaching manhood, he went to St. Louis and remained several years; then came to Iowa and settled in Dubuque on November 15, 1842.
Mason brought his tools with him and opened his business. In 1880 there was not a merchant doing business here now that was here when he came and he carried on the business longer than any merchant in Dubuque.
In September 1840, he married Miss Susan P. Smith, from Missouri; they have three children-Christophene, Edward, Louise; Edward worked with his father; they lost five children.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 847