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FANNING, James
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FANNING, James. (Queens County, Ireland--Dubuque, IA, May 3, 1857). MAYOR. Fanning served as mayor of Dubuque in 1843. One of the first residents of the area, Fanning came to Dubuque in 1833. His skill in repairing machinery was highly prized. He was elected a county commissioner in 1837.