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HARRIMAN, W. E. (Danvers, MA, Mar. 16, 1820--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 1, 1923). Harriman emigrated to Iowa and located in Dubuque in May, 1855. He taught school for a short time | HARRIMAN, W. E. (Danvers, MA, Mar. 16, 1820--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 1, 1923). Harriman emigrated to Iowa and located in Dubuque in May, 1855. He taught school for a short time and then entered the grocery trade. In 1866, he worked in the hat, cap and fur business which he continued for thirteen years. He also held the office of Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue. | ||
Harriman was prominently connected with the Order of the I.O.O.F. and in 1880 was Grand Master of | Harriman was prominently connected with the Order of the I.O.O.F. and in 1880 was Grand Master of the order in the State of Iowa. | ||
See: [[W. E. HARRIMAN]] | See: [[W. E. HARRIMAN]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:12, 10 December 2015
HARRIMAN, W. E. (Danvers, MA, Mar. 16, 1820--Dubuque, IA, Mar. 1, 1923). Harriman emigrated to Iowa and located in Dubuque in May, 1855. He taught school for a short time and then entered the grocery trade. In 1866, he worked in the hat, cap and fur business which he continued for thirteen years. He also held the office of Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue.
Harriman was prominently connected with the Order of the I.O.O.F. and in 1880 was Grand Master of the order in the State of Iowa.
See: W. E. HARRIMAN
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 801