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MASON, Christopher
MASON, Christopher. (Norfolk, VA, Sept. 19, 1812--Unknown) Mason learned his trade in Norfolk; after reaching manhood, he moved to St. Louis and remained several years. He came to Iowa and settled in Dubuque on November 15, 1842.
In September 1840, he married Miss Susan P. Smith, from Missouri; they have three children-Christophene, Edward, Louise; Edward worked with his father; they lost five children.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 847