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[[File:jjp.png|250px|thumb|left|]]PFIFFNER, J. J. (St. Gabe, Switzerland, Sept. 8, 1828--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 9, 1881). Pfiffner emigrated to America in 1843. He came to Illinois and lived there nine years in different places before moving to Galena where he lived there eight years. | [[File:jjp.png|250px|thumb|left|c. 1890 Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]PFIFFNER, J. J. (St. Gabe, Switzerland, Sept. 8, 1828--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 9, 1881). Pfiffner emigrated to America in 1843. He came to Illinois and lived there nine years in different places before moving to Galena where he lived there eight years. | ||
Pfiffner came to Dubuque County in 1859 and farmed for eight years. He then worked in the saw-mill and flour mill business. He opened his grocery in 1877. Pfiffner held the office of Assessor of Jefferson Township and also held school offices. | Pfiffner came to Dubuque County in 1859 and farmed for eight years. He then worked in the saw-mill and flour mill business. He opened his grocery in 1877. Pfiffner held the office of Assessor of Jefferson Township and also held school offices. | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 12 January 2024
PFIFFNER, J. J. (St. Gabe, Switzerland, Sept. 8, 1828--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 9, 1881). Pfiffner emigrated to America in 1843. He came to Illinois and lived there nine years in different places before moving to Galena where he lived there eight years.
Pfiffner came to Dubuque County in 1859 and farmed for eight years. He then worked in the saw-mill and flour mill business. He opened his grocery in 1877. Pfiffner held the office of Assessor of Jefferson Township and also held school offices.
See: J. J. PFIFFNER
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 855