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POTOSA. Believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]]. | POTOSA. Believed to have been the wife of [[DUBUQUE, Julien|Julien DUBUQUE]]. Julien Dubuque's marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to have married Potosa, the daughter of Chief [[PEOSTA]]. The fact that no mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has given many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death, | ||
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POTOSA. Believed to have been the wife of Julien DUBUQUE. Julien Dubuque's marital status is uncertain. In personal letters, Dubuque referred to a "Madam Dubuque." He is believed to have married Potosa, the daughter of Chief PEOSTA. The fact that no mention of a wife was made during the months settling his estate has given many to consider that if a wife existed she was a Native American who returned to her tribe after his death,