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	[[File:LeviA.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Alexander Levi.]]LEVI, Alexander. (Hellimere, France, Mar. 13, 1809--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 31, 1893). Educated in France, Levi emigrated to the United States when he was twenty-four years old. He arrived in Dubuque on August 1, 1833 and began working in the grocery business. He then began a successful career in mining and established himself in the dry goods business in 1847. (1) In 1837 Levi became the first immigrant to become a naturalized citizen in the future State of Iowa while it was still part of Wisconsin Territory. ~~He was~~ the first initiatory member of the Masonic Order in Dubuque. (2) ~~For~~ many years, he ~~served the Lodge as treasurer~~. (3)		[[File:LeviA.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Alexander Levi.]]LEVI, Alexander. (Hellimere, France, Mar. 13, 1809--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 31, 1893). Educated in France, Levi emigrated to the United States when he was twenty-four years old. He arrived in Dubuque on August 1, 1833 and began working in the grocery business. He then began a successful career in mining and established himself in the dry goods business in 1847. (1) In 1837 Levi became the first immigrant to become a naturalized citizen in the future State of Iowa while it was still part of Wisconsin Territory.

			In December, 1842 Levi became the first initiatory member of the Masonic Order in Dubuque. (2) In 1887 at the age of 79 he had been forced by health to miss many of the evening meetings. On July 22, 1887 the other members of the lodge walked two-by-two to his home to honor him on the forty-five years of his membership with a "caning" ceremony. He had been elected 21 times to the office of treasurer and occasionally paid the bills due from him own account. In honor of his service, he was presented a cane. (3)

	Levi also believed in advertising as shown by the following advertisement placed in the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]], May 11, 1836, p. 3		Levi also believed in advertising as shown by the following advertisement placed in the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]], May 11, 1836, p. 3
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	2. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838		2. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838

	3. "~~Aged Alex Levi Dead~~."		3. "A Pleasant Presentation," ''The Herald'', July 23, 1887, p. 4

	4. Fleishake, Oscar. ''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River'', Unpublished Doctor's Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 10		4. Fleishake, Oscar. ''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River'', Unpublished Doctor's Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 10

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	Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (4) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the peace from 1846 to 1848. (5)		Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (4) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the peace from 1846 to 1848. (5)

	The ''Iowa News'' of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (6) ~~In 1856, faithful~~ to ~~his~~ [[~~JEWISH COMMUNITY]]~~, ~~Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS~~]]~~. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land~~ was ~~later deeded~~ to ~~the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the~~ [[~~LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St~~. ~~Margaret~~'~~s Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY~~]].		The ''Iowa News'' of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (6) He was an early donor to Father [[MAZZUCHELLI, Samuel\|Samuel MAZZUCHELLI]] who was collecting money to construct [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]]. (7)

	[[~~File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette~~ Levi.]]~~Alexander Levi returned to France where~~ he ~~married Miss Minette Levi. (7) One~~ of ~~their daughters married James~~ Levi~~, a nephew~~. ~~James Levi had worked~~ for ~~his uncle as a salesman for three years~~. ~~When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over~~ the ~~family business in~~ Dubuque ~~which~~ became [[~~JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY~~]].		In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]].

	At his death, Levi was had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty years and was the oldest member of the organization in Iowa. (8)		[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (8) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].

			At his death, Levi was had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty years and was the oldest member of the organization in Iowa. (9)

	[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]		[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]
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	6. Fleishaker, p. 10		6. Fleishaker, p. 10

	7. Oldt.		7. Hogstrom, Erik, "Jewish History Exhibit Showcases Famous Dubuquerer," ''Telegraph Herald'', August 16, 2008 p. 3

			8. Oldt.

	8. "Fifty Years a Mason," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4		9. "Fifty Years a Mason," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

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	Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (4) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the peace from 1846 to 1848. (5)		Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (4) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the peace from 1846 to 1848. (5)

	The ''Iowa News'' of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (6) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].		The ''Iowa News'' of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (6) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY]].

	[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (7) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].		[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (7) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].

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	1. "Aged Alex Levi Dead," Dubuque Daily Herald,		1. "Aged Alex Levi Dead," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', April 1, 1893, p. 4

	2. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838		2. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838

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	[[File:LeviA.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Alexander Levi.]]LEVI, Alexander. (France, Mar. 13, 1809--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 31, 1893). In 1837 Levi became the first immigrant to become a naturalized citizen in the future State of Iowa while it was still part of Wisconsin Territory. He was ~~also~~ the first initiatory member of the Masonic Order in Dubuque. (1)		[[File:LeviA.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Alexander Levi.]]LEVI, Alexander. (Hellimere, France, Mar. 13, 1809--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 31, 1893). Educated in France, Levi emigrated to the United States when he was twenty-four years old. He arrived in Dubuque on August 1, 1833 and began working in the grocery business. He then began a successful career in mining and established himself in the dry goods business in 1847. (1) In 1837 Levi became the first immigrant to become a naturalized citizen in the future State of Iowa while it was still part of Wisconsin Territory. He was the first initiatory member of the Masonic Order in Dubuque. (2) For many years, he served the Lodge as treasurer. (3)

	~~Levi moved to Dubuque on August 1, 1833, and began a variety of business ventures including the sale of groceries, dry goods, and clothing.~~ Levi also believed in advertising as shown by the following placed in the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]], May 11, 1836, p. 3		Levi also believed in advertising as shown by the following advertisement placed in the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]], May 11, 1836, p. 3

	A. LEVI & CO. Would inform their friends and the		A. LEVI & CO. Would inform their friends and the
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	Loaf Sugar, Soap by the box, pipes		Loaf Sugar, Soap by the box, pipes

	Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (2) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the from 1846 to 1848. (3)		Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (4) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the peace from 1846 to 1848. (5)

	The Iowa News of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (4) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].		The ''Iowa News'' of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (6) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].

	[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (5) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].		[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (7) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].

	At his death, Levi was had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty years and was the oldest member of the organization in Iowa. (6)		At his death, Levi was had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty years and was the oldest member of the organization in Iowa. (8)

	[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]		[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]
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	1. ~~Oldt~~, ~~Franklin T. '''History of~~ Dubuque ~~County~~, ~~Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838~~		1. "Aged Alex Levi Dead," Dubuque Daily Herald,

	2. ~~Fleishake~~, ~~Oscar~~. ''~~The Illinois-~~Iowa ~~Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River~~''~~, Unpublished Doctor~~'~~s Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University~~, ~~1957~~, p. 10		2. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838

	3. ~~Fleishaker, p~~. 12		3. "Aged Alex Levi Dead."

	4. ~~Fleishaker~~, p. 10		4. Fleishake, Oscar. ''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River'', Unpublished Doctor's Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 10

	5. ~~Oldt~~.		5. Fleishaker, p. 12

	6. "Fifty Years a Mason," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4		6. Fleishaker, p. 10

			7. Oldt.

			8. "Fifty Years a Mason," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

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	2. Fleishake, Oscar. ''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River'', Unpublished Doctor's Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 10		2. Fleishake, Oscar. ''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River'', Unpublished Doctor's Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 10

	3. Fleishaker, Oscar. '''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi''', Doctoral Degree Dissertation to the Faculty of the Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 12		3. Fleishaker, p. 12

	4. Fleishaker, p. 10		4. Fleishaker, p. 10
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	6. ~~Fleishaker~~, p. 47		6. "Fifty Years a Mason," ''Dubuque Daily Herald'', December 24, 1892, p. 4

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	[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (5) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].		[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (5) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].

			At his death, Levi was had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for fifty years and was the oldest member of the organization in Iowa. (6)

	[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]		[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]
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	5. Oldt.		5. Oldt.

			6. Fleishaker, p. 47

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	Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI & COMPANY]] department store. (2) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the from 1846 to 1848. (3)		Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]] department store. (2) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the from 1846 to 1848. (3)

	The Iowa News of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (4) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].		The Iowa News of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (4) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].

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	The Iowa News of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (4) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].		The Iowa News of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (4) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].

	[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (3) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].		[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (5) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].

	[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]		[[Image:levi-5.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Inscription on cemetery marker]]
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	1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838		1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838

	2. Fleishake, Oscar. The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River,		2. Fleishake, Oscar. ''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River'', Unpublished Doctor's Degree Dissertation Submitted to the Faculty of The Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 10

	2. Fleishaker, Oscar. '''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi''', Doctoral Degree Dissertation to the Faculty of the Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 12		3. Fleishaker, Oscar. '''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi''', Doctoral Degree Dissertation to the Faculty of the Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 12

	3. Oldt.		4. Fleishaker, p. 10

			5. Oldt.

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	[[File:LeviA.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Alexander Levi.]]LEVI, Alexander. (France, Mar. 13, 1809--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 31, 1893). In 1837 Levi became the first immigrant to be naturalized in the State of Iowa while it was still part of Wisconsin Territory. He was also the first initiatory member of the Masonic Order in Dubuque. (1)		[[File:LeviA.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Alexander Levi.]]LEVI, Alexander. (France, Mar. 13, 1809--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 31, 1893). In 1837 Levi became the first immigrant to become a naturalized citizen in the future State of Iowa while it was still part of Wisconsin Territory. He was also the first initiatory member of the Masonic Order in Dubuque. (1)

	Levi moved to Dubuque on August 1, 1833, and began a variety of business ventures including the sale of groceries, dry goods, and clothing. Levi also believed in advertising as shown by the following placed in the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]], May 11, 1836, p. 3		Levi moved to Dubuque on August 1, 1833, and began a variety of business ventures including the sale of groceries, dry goods, and clothing. Levi also believed in advertising as shown by the following placed in the [[DUBUQUE VISITOR]], May 11, 1836, p. 3
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	Levi also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the from 1846 to 1848. (2)		Levi established his grocery and provision business at the corner of 8th and Main. This business grew to become the [[JAMES LEVI & COMPANY]] department store. (2) He also owned extensive [[MINING]] property and real estate along South Locust Street. He was president of the [[DUBUQUE GOLD MINING COMPANY]] which was incorporated in 1860 and justice of the from 1846 to 1848. (3)

	In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].		The Iowa News of 1837 listed Levi as a church contributor giving five dollars to the Presbyterian and later six dollars to the Catholic Church. (4) In 1856, faithful to his [[JEWISH COMMUNITY]], Levi organized B'nai Jeshrun, the Jewish congregation that met in a rented hall at Locust and 5th [[STREETS]]. Of the twenty acres he owned in Section 13 of Julien Township, Levi deeded .6 acre for Jewish burials. This land was later deeded to the City of Dubuque that conveyed the property to the [[LINWOOD CEMETERY]] Association. His home became St. Margaret's Hall of [[ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY]].

	[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (3) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].		[[File:Levi_Minette.jpg\|right\|thumb\|150px\|Minette Levi.]]Alexander Levi returned to France where he married Miss Minette Levi. (3) One of their daughters married James Levi, a nephew. James Levi had worked for his uncle as a salesman for three years. When Alexander died, James and Alexander's son Eugene took over the family business in Dubuque which became [[JAMES LEVI AND COMPANY]].
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	1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838		1. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880, p. 838

			2. Fleishake, Oscar. The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi River,

	2. Fleishaker, Oscar. '''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi''', Doctoral Degree Dissertation to the Faculty of the Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 12		2. Fleishaker, Oscar. '''The Illinois-Iowa Jewish Community on the Banks of the Mississippi''', Doctoral Degree Dissertation to the Faculty of the Harry Fischel School for Higher Jewish Studies, Graduate Division, Yeshiva University, 1957, p. 12