| C.D. Beeman |
| C.D. Beeman is known
by all as one of the leading businessmen of Allamakee
County. He established his present business in November,
1874, erected his large and commodious store building
(which is located in the west part of Waukon) in 1879 at
a cost of $5,000, and now carries a stock of general
merchandise to the amount of $18,000. Mr. B. Was born in
Madison Co., Vermont, in 1827, came to Allamakee Co. in
1849, and settled in Jefferson Township, where he was
engaged in farming until he engaged in his present
business. Oct. 6, 1853, he married Sarah A. Martindale, a
native of New Hampshire. The children are C. M., C. A.,
Irvin, Fred L., and Bertha. pg 471 |