Encyclopedia Dubuque
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WILLIAM BECKER
WILLIAM BECKER. The partnership of William Becker, the general partner, and Gerhard Becker, who invested four thousand dollars, was started on August 1, 1863. The business was to be primarily a wholesaler of shoes, boot, caps and hats. (1)
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Source:
1. "Notice of Partnership," Dubuque Democratic Herald, September 10, 1863, p. 1. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=A36e8EsbUSoC&dat=18630910&printsec=frontpage&hl=en
The 1865 Dubuque City Directory listed 113 Main.
