George Luck

LUCK, HARRIS

Posted By: Cheryl Moonen (email)
Date: 4/15/2014 at 10:29:57

George Luck, plasterer, residence Alta Vista street is a native of Dubuque Co. and was born in the city of Dubuque May 2 1836. He grew up to manhood and learned his trade in this city. After the war broke out he enlisted in Co. F 21st I.V.I. He was in the siege of Vicksburg and was taken prisoner at Jackson and was in Libby Prison six weeks. Was at the taking of Mobile and in other battles. He served three years. After his return from the war Mr Luck was united in marriage June 13 1863 to Miss Sarah Harris, a native of the city of Glasgow Scotland. They have one son, Charles B, who was born April 15 1867. Mr Luck was a member of Julien Lodge No 12 IOOF and also belongs to the AOUW and to the Order of Foresters. Mr Luck is one of the oldest native born citizens of Dubuque Co. now living here.

The history of Dubuque County, Iowa. Western Historical, 1880