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PIER, Adam. (Germany, June 125, 1842- ). Pier emigrated to America in 1858 and came to Galena the same year. He lived there until moving to Dubuque in February 1868. He worked at the cooper's trade, worked in a grocery store with his brother several years, and held the office of market-master four years. He opened his grocery business at White and 11th STREETS in 1879.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 857