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BITTMAN, Charles W.
BITTMAN, Charles W. (Rhine Folz, Bavaria, Jan. 8, 1822-- ). Grocer. Bittman came to the United States when 15 years of age and lived in Cincinnati, St. Louis, New Orleans and California. He came to Dubuque in 1854 and established Bittman & Schroeder, dealer in groceries and provisions. He served as vice president of the board of directors of the LINWOOD CEMETERY Association.
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Source:
History of Dubuque County Iowa. Chicago: Western History Company, 1880