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Below is a family biography included in The History of Cherokee County, Kansas included within the History of Kansas by William G. Cutler, published by A. T. Andreas, 1883.  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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GAGE SLUSSER, farmer and stock-raiser, Section 24, P. O. Columbus, was born in Lake County, Ill., in 1850. In 1869, he located here, and has been actively connected with his present industry since. In 1874, he married Miss Hattie E. Wetherly, a native of Lake County, Ill. They have one son and a daughter—Dora J. and Archie. Mr. Slusser has worked actively in the development of the social and industrial life of his locality since coming here. His farm contains 160 acres of improved land, well fenced and stocked. He has a nice orchard of about 400 trees of different varieties of fruits, and has handsome dwelling, barns and stables.

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This family biography is one of 289 biographies included in The History of Cherokee County, Kansas included within the History of Kansas by William G. Cutler, published by A. T. Andreas, 1883.  For the complete description, click here: Cherokee County, Kansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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