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	[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built one of the first log houses on the land that later was the site of [[JAMES BEACH AND SONS]] soap factory. (1) Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.		[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built one of the first log houses on the land that later was the site of [[JAMES BEACH AND SONS]] soap factory. (1) Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.

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	[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built a log ~~house and farmed~~ on ~~what is now~~ the land ~~lying between Main and Iowa and Sixth and Seventh~~ [[~~STREETS~~]]. Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.		[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built one of the first log houses on the land that later was the site of [[JAMES BEACH AND SONS]] soap factory. (1) Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.

	Weigel married in 1859 and five years later they built their home at 12th and Locust. He entered the butchering business and gradually developed a packing company. He rose to wealth by founding the profitable ~~Key City Flour Mills~~ and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].		Weigel married in 1859 and five years later they built their home at 12th and Locust. He entered the butchering business and gradually developed a packing company. He rose to wealth by founding the profitable [[KEY CITY MILLS]] and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]]. (2)

	Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].		Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]]. (3)

	Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]].		Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]]. (4)

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	"~~Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque~~," ''~~Telegraph~~ Herald'', ~~Sept. 19~~, ~~1937~~, p. 6		1. "Passed Away," ''The Dubuque Herald'', May 20, 1896, p. 8

	Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 894		2. "Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 19, 1937, p. 6

			3. Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 894

			4. "Weigel Family..."

	Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 758		Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 758

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	Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 894		Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 894

			Goodspeed, Weston Arthur, '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Goodspeed Historical Association, 1911, p. 758

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	[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896)~~. Capitalist~~. One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built a log house and farmed on what is now the land lying between Main and Iowa and Sixth and Seventh [[STREETS]]. Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.		[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built a log house and farmed on what is now the land lying between Main and Iowa and Sixth and Seventh [[STREETS]]. Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.

	Weigel married in 1859 and five years later they built their home at 12th and Locust. He entered the butchering business and gradually developed a packing company. He rose to wealth by founding the profitable Key City Flour Mills and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].		Weigel married in 1859 and five years later they built their home at 12th and Locust. He entered the butchering business and gradually developed a packing company. He rose to wealth by founding the profitable Key City Flour Mills and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].
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	Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].		Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].

	Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[~~SAINT~~ LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]].		Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[ST. LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]].

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	"Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque," Telegraph Herald, Sept. 19, 1937, p. 6		"Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque," ''Telegraph Herald'', Sept. 19, 1937, p. 6

			Oldt, Franklin T. '''History of Dubuque County, Iowa'''. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 894

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	"Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque," Telegraph Herald, ~~Oct~~. 17, 1937, p. 6		"Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque," Telegraph Herald, Sept. 19, 1937, p. 6

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	[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). Capitalist. One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here in June 1833, and rose to wealth by founding the profitable Key City Flour Mills and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].		[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). Capitalist. One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here with his parents in June 1833. They built a log house and farmed on what is now the land lying between Main and Iowa and Sixth and Seventh [[STREETS]]. Later they moved to a farm at Bloody Run believing it would become the center of the village of Dubuque.

			Weigel married in 1859 and five years later they built their home at 12th and Locust. He entered the butchering business and gradually developed a packing company. He rose to wealth by founding the profitable Key City Flour Mills and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].

	Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].		Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].

	Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[SAINT LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]].		Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[SAINT LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]].

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			"Weigel Family Among the Early Settlers in City of Dubuque," Telegraph Herald, Oct. 17, 1937, p. 6

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	Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].		Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].

	Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons.		Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons. In 1920 the Weigel memorial window, "David Set Singers Before the Lord," was dedicated in what became [[SAINT LUKE'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH]].

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	WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). Capitalist. One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here in June 1833, and rose to wealth by founding the profitable Key City Flour Mills and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].		[[Image:weigel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Family marker in Linwood Cemetery]]WEIGEL, Frederick. (Wittenburg, Germany, Oct. 28, 1819--Dubuque, IA, May 19, 1896). Capitalist. One of Dubuque's earliest settlers, Weigel came here in June 1833, and rose to wealth by founding the profitable Key City Flour Mills and running the plant day and night. He later sold the mill and invested in real estate and [[MEAT PACKING]].

	Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].		Weigel purchased vast amounts of land in the downtown area. Much of this remained in the family for years after his death. His home, an excellent example of [[ITALIAN VILLA ARCHITECTURE]] (1192 Locust Street), was furnished during his life with valuable works of art and hand carved furniture including some with inlaid [[GOLD]].

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	Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons.		Weigel was elected to the city council twice and nominated for [[MAYOR]]. He declined to run for business reasons.

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