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MINK, Adam
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MINK, Adam. (Oneida County, NY, Jan. 4, 1835-- ). Wholesale dealer in coal and wood. Mink came to Dubuque in 1890 and formed a partnership with Charles Leason in the line of general merchandising and selling wood. Mink continued in the mercantile business for two years and then sold his interest in the company. He did, however, maintain his business selling wood. In 1893 he was handling four thousand cords.