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Below is a family biography included in History of Warren County, Iowa published by Union 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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VANSCOY, JOHN, farmer, Section 14; P. O. Vew Virginia; was born August 11th, 1828, in Barber county, West Va.; was married Aug. 13, 1846, to Mary J. Proudfoot, who died April 11, 1852. From this union they had three children: W. T., Virginia, and Mary J., of whom Mary J. died in this county. Again married, May 26th, 1853, to Julia A., daughter of William Proudfoot. They had six children: H. C., M. M., Charles, Sarah L., Simpson L., and Hettie, all living. Moved to White county, Indiana, in the spring of 1854, and in the fall of 1855 to this county, and settled on his present farm, where he owns 320 acres, all well improved. He was several times elected to the board of supervisors under the old system. Has been a member of the M. E. Church for thirty-six years; his wife is also a member.
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