KEESECKER, Andrew - Revision history

Randylyon at 19:27, 3 March 2026

2026-03-03T19:27:54Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:27, 3 March 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
	~~Family History~~: ~~http~~://~~wc.rootsweb~~.ancestry.com/~~cgi-bin~~/~~igm.cgi~~?op=~~GET~~&db=~~wentworth~~-~~anders~~&id=~~I1069~~		Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/records/184145634?tid=&pid=&queryId=fc88c543-2acc-488a-931f-a1b4a3346244&_phsrc=MOd28553&_phstart=successSource

	KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen, he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (1)		KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen, he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (1)
Line 36:		Line 36:

	[[Category: Union Leader]]		[[Category: Union Leader]]
			[[Category: Ancestry]]

Randylyon at 16:25, 12 February 2026

2026-02-12T16:25:21Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:25, 12 February 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
	Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wentworth-anders&id=I1069		Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wentworth-anders&id=I1069

	KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). ~~Coming~~ to ~~Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]]~~, ~~who was not~~ a printer, ~~realized~~ the ~~possibilities for a newspaper. He returned~~ to ~~Chillicothe, Ohio~~ in the ~~fall~~ of ~~1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer~~. ~~Traveling~~ to ~~Cincinnati,~~ the ~~two purchased~~ a ~~hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker~~, ~~a printer from~~ Galena~~, Illinois~~ was ~~also hired~~. (1)		KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen, he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (1)

	~~Keesecker was apprenticed~~ to ~~the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen~~, ~~he worked as~~ a ~~journeyman~~ printer ~~in Baltimore, Maryland~~, ~~but abandoned~~ the ~~work~~ to ~~serve~~ in the ~~Greek Revolution~~ of ~~1822-1827~~. ~~Keesecker then returned~~ to the ~~United States as~~ a printer ~~in several cities~~, ~~including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he~~ was ~~the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''~~. (2)		Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Chillicothe, Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired. (2)

	On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first printed in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first printed in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''

Randylyon at 16:46, 29 April 2018

2018-04-29T16:46:15Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:46, 29 April 2018
Line 3:		Line 3:
	KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Chillicothe, Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired. (1)		KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Chillicothe, Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired. (1)

	Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (2)		Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen, he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (2)

	On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first ~~given out~~ in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first printed in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''

	During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the unusual ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (5)		During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the unusual ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher. At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (5)

	He died in the office of the ''Herald'' after becoming sick working at his type case. His son Charles B. Keesecker joined the Telegraph and worked in its composing room. (6)		He died in the office of the ''Herald'' after becoming sick working at his type case. His son Charles B. Keesecker joined the Telegraph and worked in its composing room. (6)
Line 24:		Line 24:
	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	4. "Law and Order Reached County Early in 1840s," Telegraph-Herald, September 15, 1946, p. 12		4. "Law and Order Reached County Early in 1840s," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 15, 1946, p. 12

	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

Randylyon at 02:36, 26 September 2017

2017-09-26T02:36:53Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:36, 26 September 2017
Line 7:		Line 7:
	On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''

	During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the ~~almost unique~~ ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (5)		During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the unusual ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (5)

	He died in the office of the Herald after becoming sick working at his type case.		He died in the office of the ''Herald'' after becoming sick working at his type case. His son Charles B. Keesecker joined the Telegraph and worked in its composing room. (6)

	The initial success of the [[TYPOGRAPHICAL LOCAL NO. 22]] in Dubuque was probably due in large part to his leadership. Keesecker has been called the "Nestor of the Iowa Press." (6)		The initial success of the [[TYPOGRAPHICAL LOCAL NO. 22]] in Dubuque was probably due in large part to his leadership. Keesecker has been called the "Nestor of the Iowa Press." (7)

	---		---
Line 28:		Line 28:
	5. Ibid.		5. Ibid.

	6. Ibid.		6. "A Newspaper Anniversary," ''The Herald'', May 11, 1892, p. 4

			7. Ibid.

	Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221		Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221

Randylyon at 00:00, 26 September 2017

2017-09-26T00:00:32Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:00, 26 September 2017
Line 5:		Line 5:
	Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (2)		Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (2)

	On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (4) He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''

	During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the almost unique ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (4)		During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the almost unique ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (5)

	He died in the office of the Herald after becoming sick working at his type case.		He died in the office of the Herald after becoming sick working at his type case.

	The initial success of the [[TYPOGRAPHICAL LOCAL NO. 22]] in Dubuque was probably due in large part to his leadership. Keesecker has been called the "Nestor of the Iowa Press." (5)		The initial success of the [[TYPOGRAPHICAL LOCAL NO. 22]] in Dubuque was probably due in large part to his leadership. Keesecker has been called the "Nestor of the Iowa Press." (6)

	---		---
Line 24:		Line 24:
	3. Ibid.		3. Ibid.

	4. ~~Ibid~~.		4. "Law and Order Reached County Early in 1840s," Telegraph-Herald, September 15, 1946, p. 12

	5 Ibid.		5. Ibid.

			6. Ibid.

	Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221		Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221

Randylyon at 23:56, 25 September 2017

2017-09-25T23:56:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:56, 25 September 2017
Line 1:		Line 1:
	Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wentworth-anders&id=I1069		Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wentworth-anders&id=I1069

	KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a ~~Washington~~ hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired.		KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Chillicothe, Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired. (1)

	~~On May 11, 1836,~~ the ~~first issue~~ of the ~~[[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Like many~~ of ~~its successors, the ''Visitor'' had~~ a ~~short life.~~		Keesecker was apprenticed to the printing trade at the age of eight. At the age of fourteen he worked as a journeyman printer in Baltimore, Maryland, but abandoned the work to serve in the Greek Revolution of 1822-1827. Keesecker then returned to the United States as a printer in several cities, including New Orleans, before coming to Galena. In 1832 he was the printer and often the editor of the ''Galenian''. (2)
	~~The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper~~ in ~~Dubuque~~, ~~began publication around August 1~~, ~~1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were~~ the ~~editors. He also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out~~ in the ~~state. (1) Known as the "Thunder" for its support~~ of ~~Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842~~. ~~In January 1845,~~ Keesecker ~~sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He~~ returned to the ~~paper~~ in ~~1848~~, ~~but again sold his interest in 1851~~. In ~~1853 Keesecker renewed his work with~~ the ''~~Miners~~' ~~Express~~.''

	~~During his career~~, ~~Andrew~~ Keesecker ~~acquired~~ a ~~great reputation as a rapid typesetter~~. ~~He had~~ the ~~almost unique ability to compose an editorial as he~~ set it up in ~~type without reducing it to manuscript~~. ~~Once he entered~~ in ~~a typesetting contest~~ with A.P. ~~Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher~~.		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Keesecker set the type and ran the press. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life. The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Keesecker also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out in the state. (3) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''

	At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker.		During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the almost unique ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.At a signal given by an assistant, they began to set up the words of the Lord's Prayer. Keesecker finished first. According to the arrangements, he was to announce his success by calling out the last word. Unfortunately, Keesecker stammered and excitement made the speech impediment worse. While he tried to shout out the word, Wood yelled "Amen". Recovering his voice, Keesecker insisted that he had been trying to say the word for thirty minutes. The referee gave the award to Keesecker. (4)

	The initial success of the [[TYPOGRAPHICAL LOCAL NO. 22]] in Dubuque was probably due in large part to his leadership. ~~He was~~ called the "Nestor of the Iowa Press."		He died in the office of the Herald after becoming sick working at his type case.

			The initial success of the [[TYPOGRAPHICAL LOCAL NO. 22]] in Dubuque was probably due in large part to his leadership. Keesecker has been called the "Nestor of the Iowa Press." (5)

	---		---
Line 16:		Line 17:
	Source:		Source:

	~~ANCESTRY.com~~

	1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

	~~Parish, John C~~. "~~Three Men and a Press~~," '''~~The Palimpsest~~'~~''; Vol~~. ~~1, No~~. ~~2; edited by John C~~. ~~Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60~~		2. "First Issue Was Printed During May of 1836," ''Telegraph-Herald'', August 24, 1930, p. 6

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

			5 Ibid.

	Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221		Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221

Randylyon at 02:18, 13 August 2016

2016-08-13T02:18:22Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 02:18, 13 August 2016
Line 18:		Line 18:
	ANCESTRY.com		ANCESTRY.com

	1. Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

	Parish, John C. "Three Men and a Press," The Palimpsest; Vol. 1, No. 2; edited by John C. Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60		Parish, John C. "Three Men and a Press," '''The Palimpsest'''; Vol. 1, No. 2; edited by John C. Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60

	Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." The Annals of Iowa, Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221		Scharnau, Ralph. From Pioneer Days to the Dawn of Industrial Relations: The Emergence of the Working Class in Dubuque, 1833-1855." '''The Annals of Iowa''', Volume 70, Number 3, Summer 2011; p. 221


	[[Category: Union Leader]]		[[Category: Union Leader]]

Randylyon at 20:11, 2 February 2014

2014-02-02T20:11:57Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 20:11, 2 February 2014
Line 1:		Line 1:
	KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810-Dubuque, IA, 1870). Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a Washington hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired.		Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=wentworth-anders&id=I1069

			KEESECKER, Andrew. (Shepherdstown, VA, Jan. 29, 1810--Dubuque, IA, 1870). Coming to Dubuque in 1834, [[KING, John\|John KING]], who was not a printer, realized the possibilities for a newspaper. He returned to Ohio in the fall of 1835 and purchased the equipment and hired William Cary Jones, an experienced printer. Traveling to Cincinnati, the two purchased a Washington hand press and an assortment of type. Andrew Keesecker, a printer from Galena, Illinois was also hired.

	On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life.		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life.

Randylyon at 16:40, 15 September 2013

2013-09-15T16:40:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:40, 15 September 2013
Line 2:		Line 2:

	On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life.		On May 11, 1836, the first issue of the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]] was published. Like many of its successors, the ''Visitor'' had a short life.
	The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''		The ''Miners' Express'', the first strong political paper in Dubuque, began publication around August 1, 1841. [[WILSON, David S.\|David S. WILSON]] and Andrew Keesecker were the editors. He also set up "The Linwoods," a story, the first given out in the state. (1) Known as the "Thunder" for its support of Democrats over Whigs, the ''Express'' merged with the ''Iowa News'' in 1842. In January 1845, Keesecker sold his interest in the paper to [[GREENE, George\|George GREENE]], an individual often credited with the development of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He returned to the paper in 1848, but again sold his interest in 1851. In 1853 Keesecker renewed his work with the ''Miners' Express.''

	During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the almost unique ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.		During his career, Andrew Keesecker acquired a great reputation as a rapid typesetter. He had the almost unique ability to compose an editorial as he set it up in type without reducing it to manuscript. Once he entered in a typesetting contest with A.P. Wood, another Dubuque printer and publisher.
Line 16:		Line 16:
	ANCESTRY.com		ANCESTRY.com

	Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml		1. Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

	Parish, John C. "Three Men and a Press," The Palimpsest; Vol. 1, No. 2; edited by John C. Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60		Parish, John C. "Three Men and a Press," The Palimpsest; Vol. 1, No. 2; edited by John C. Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60

Randylyon at 16:38, 15 September 2013

2013-09-15T16:38:45Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:38, 15 September 2013
Line 16:		Line 16:
	ANCESTRY.com		ANCESTRY.com

	Oldt, Franklin T. ''History of Dubuque County''.		Oldt, Franklin T. History of Dubuque County. http://www.ebooksread.com/authors-eng/franklin-t-oldt/history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl/page-19-history-of-dubuque-county-iowa-being-a-general-survey-of-dubuque-county-histor-tdl.shtml

	Parish, John C. "Three Men and a Press," The Palimpsest; Vol. 1, No. 2; edited by John C. Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60		Parish, John C. "Three Men and a Press," The Palimpsest; Vol. 1, No. 2; edited by John C. Parish; State Historical Society of Iowa; August 1920; page 56-60