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MONTAGUE, James F.
MONTAGUE, James F. (Boston, MA, Feb. 22, 1853-- ). Montague came to Dubuque in 1870 and learned the sign-making trade. He established the KEY CITY SIGN WORKS and was a dealer in ornamental glass at 38 Eighth Street in 1878. He also made a specialty of painting fine carriages. (1)
He moved to Marion, Iowa. (2)
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Source:
1. Oldt, Franklin T. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880. p. 850
2. "Death of a Young Wife," Daily Herald, September 18, 1887, p. 4