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PIER, John
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PIER, John. (Germany, Nov. 5, 1834-- ). Pier emigrated to America in 1853. He settled in Galena in 1855 and came to Dubuque in 1857.
Pier and his brother had a boat store on the levee in 1861. He worked in the grocery business, near the court house until 1879. He also held the office of City Alderman and Chief Engineer of the Fire Department.