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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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GILLESPIE, MARK, general merchant, P. O. St. Mary’s; was born in County Donegal, Ireland, October 14, 1846; his father being a man in good circumstances, was enabled to give his son advantages not commonly enjoyed in that country; his educational advantages were so well improved, that at the age of eighteen he was installed teacher in Straboy National School, in that county; not being satisfied with the narrow limits of the Emerald Isle, he emigrated to New York City, July 27, 1867, and to Ottumwa, the following August, and four years after he came to St. Mary’s, and engaged in the mercantile business; also teaching the school in that district; his various efforts have been crowned with success, a thorough self-made man, highly respected by all who know him, and deserving the confidence of his fellows, which he enjoys to an eminent degree.
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This family biography is one of 548 biographies included in The History of Warren County, Iowa published in 1879. For the complete description, click here: Warren County, Iowa History and Genealogy
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