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LINEHAN, Edmund A.
Linehan, Edmund A. (Dubuque, IA, Oct. 26, 1873--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 15, 1938). The son of Dennis W. and Mary A. (Cox) Linehan, Edmund attended the public schools, ST. JOSEPH'S ACADEMY and St. Mary's College, of St. Mary's, Kansas.
For three years he then was with Walton and Bieg, stationers, of Dubuque, then with LINEHAN & MOLO three years, and also as purchasing agent for the Union Electric Company seven years. From 1906 to 1910 he served as city recorder of Dubuque. He then entered the drug business at the corner of Iowa and Twelfth streets, which was formerly owned by J. J. FETTGATHER. In 1904 Mr. Linehan was united in marriage with Miss Elma C. McLaughlin, daughter of J.T. McLaughlin, of Chicago. They had two children: Mary Elma and Edmund John.
Linehan was an active Democrat and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Order of Foresters.
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Source:
"Irish in Iowa." Online: http://www.celticcousins.net/irishiniowa/irelandbios7.htm#linehan