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QUIGLEY, John P.
QUIGLEY, John P. (St. Louis, Mo.,June 29, 1825-- ). City Recorder. Dr. John P. Quigley grew up and received his education in Dubuque. He studied medicine in Galena for two years and then pursued his medical studies here and in Cleveland, Ohio.
In 1850, Dr. Quigley traveled to California and remained there five years before returning to Dubuque in 1855. Dr. Quigley held the office of City Treasurer and City Alderman for seven years. He served as a member of the Board of Education and was elected City Recorder in 1878.