Hooker G. Dorchester

DORCHESTER, ALLEN, WARREN

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Date: 1/29/2009 at 15:07:26

H.G. DORCHESTER, of the firm of A.J. Dorchester & Co., lumber, Bellevue; was born in 1848, in Jefferson Co., N.Y. In 1870, he came to Bellevue; was captain of a steamer running between Galena and Bellevue, three or four seasons; afterward, in the produce business, firm of Allen & Co., about two years. In 1875, be associated himself with his present firm; has been City Clerk; is a member of the School Board. Married Josie Warren in 1873; she was born in Bellevue. They have two children - Ethel and W.A. - 1879 History of Jackson County Iowa, pg. 659.