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BECK, William
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BECK, William. (Luxemburg, Germany, Dec, 8, 1835-- ). Beck emigrated to America in 1857 and arrived in Dubuque the same year. He established the firm of Beck Bros., dealers in wine and liquor, at 10th and Jackson STREETS with his brother Nick BECK who arrived later.
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Source:
History of Dubuque County Iowa. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880