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Below is a family biography included in The History of Washington County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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W. V. Steele, son of Dr. M. D. Steele, was born in Washington County, Ark., in 1856, and in this county received his education. He remained with his parents until reaching his majority, and in 1880 he engaged in the drug business in the town of Elm Springs, where he has since remained, and where he has a stock of drugs to the amount of $800. He is also postmaster of this little town, which position he has held since 1886. In 1884 he selected Miss Laura E. Railey for his companion in life. She is a native of Benton County, Ark., and was the daughter of Alex. Railey, who was killed during the late civil struggle. To Mr. and Mrs. Steele have been born two children, Viz., Fannie E. and Marion R. Mr. Steele owns a nice house and lot in the town of Elm Springs, and is a successful and enterprising citizen. He is a member of the Masonic Fraternity, is a Democrat in politics, and Mrs. Steele is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
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