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HOLTZ, C.
HOLTZ, C. (Prussia, Oct. 2, 1824--Unknown). Holtz learned tailoring in Germany and emigrated to America in 1857. He came to Dubuque the same year, but returned to Europe and remained four years. He returned to Dubuque in 1865 and in 1866 he opened his tailor shop. He was still in business in 1880.
He married Miss Henrietti Arnold, a native of Saxony on Sept. 1, 1865; they had two sons-Henry and Ernest.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 811.