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LINEHAN, John J.
LINEHAN, John J. (Ireland, June 24, 1842Dubuque, IA, 1888). MAYOR. Linehan, a former contractor, served as a city alderman, two terms as mayor, and several terms in the Iowa State legislature.
Linehan and his parents immigrated to the United States and moved to Dubuque when he was eight years old. He worked as a contractor until January 1876, when he purchased half interest in the DUBUQUE STREET RAILWAY COMPANY and served as its superintendent until his death.