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KAUFMANN, Joseph K.
KAUFMANN, Joseph K. (Dubuque, IA, Mar. 16, 1858--Dubuque, IA, Sept. 1, 1929). Supervisor. A member of the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors for sixteen months, Kaufmann was appointed to the position and took office on August 22, 1912, after Joseph Connolly died. Kaufmann left office on December 31, 1913. He ran for County Auditor in 1912, but was defeated in the primary.
Kaufmann worked at Cushing and Son Vinegar Works as the superintendent for twelve years and as a traveling salesman for seventeen years. He served as chief deputy under County Sheriff Thomas J. CONLIN and for a time under Sheriff John Steiner. Kaufmann was elected to one term on the Dubuque City Council.