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MISSISSIPPI RIVER FOLK BACKGROUND
W. D. HOLESAPPLE Interesting Figure Goes Into discard
W. D. Holsapple, now 78 years of age, served as a pilot at Le Claire for over 50 years. He now lives on the bluff behind Le Claire, over looking the great Father of waters on which he spent his life. Captain Holsappple was born Oct 3, 1843, and lived for many years at Rock Island.
Source: Davenport Democrat, Davenport, Ia., 10 Apr 1921.
Transcribed by Kathy Mahmens.