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FOUKE, Henry Boteler
Fouke, Henry Boteler. (Shepherdtown, VA (now WV), July 2, 1838--Dubuque, IA, Feb. 28, 1892). Fouke came to Dubuque in 1866 and went into partnership with T. C. Roberts. Upon the death of his partner, he joined the firm of Smith, Fouke and Chapin headed by the famed Platt SMITH. He later joined Delos E. LYON in the firm of Fouke & Lyon. The firm represented the PERSONAL LIBERTY ASSOCIATION and the Chicago, St. Paul, and Kansas City Railroad Company among others. (1)
Although he consistently refused opportunities to enter political office or accept judgeships, Fouke did serve as a county attorney for two terms from January 1, 1879 to December 31, 1882.
He was prominently associated with the Order of United Workmen and held the position of Grand Master of the State in that order. (2)
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Source:
1. "Passed Out of This Life," Dubuque Herald, March 1, 1892, p. 4
2. "Caught on the Fly," Dubuque Herald, February 7, 1878, p. 4. Online: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=uh8FjILnQOkC&dat=18780207&printsec=frontpage&hl=en