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HABLUETZEL, Adrean
HABLUETZEL, Adrean, (Switzerland, Apr. 27, 1829-- ). Habluetzel came the the United States and 1852 and Dubuque in 1854. dealer in fresh and salted meats, 281 Julien avenue; He began working in butchering shop with his father and grandfathe.
In 1857, he began business for himself and was said to have sold the first pound of meat that was sold in Central Market. he has a shop on Jackson street. In 1857, he married Miss Eliza Voht, a native of Germany; they had eight children.
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Source:
Oldt, Franklin. The History of Dubuque County, Iowa. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p. 798-799