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Below is a family biography included in History of Lee County, Iowa published by Western Historical Company in 1879. 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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CAREY, SAMUEL E., wholesale and retail dealer in china, glass, queensware, silver and plated ware, etc.; born in Rochester, N. Y., came to Keokuk in 1853; engaged in present business ever since he came here; Mr. Carey established the first store of this character in Iowa; he has been a member of the School Board seventeen years; Director of the Keokuk National Bank; has held that position since the organization of the bank; he has been connected with the Iowa State Insurance Co. for over twenty years; he is now a Director and Treasurer of the Company; he is also one of the Directors of the Keokuk Loan and Building Association.
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