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Below is a family biography included in County of Todd, Kentucky, Historical and Biographical edited by William Henry Perrin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Co. in 1884. 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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S. PLATOWSKY was born February 14, 1847, in Bohemia. In 1869 he came to St. Louis, where he remained about six months, after which he removed to Tennessee, where he remained till 1871; he then came to Guthrie, and carried on the photographing business one year. In 1872 he opened a store, with a stock of about $50. By strict attention to business his trade has rapidly increased, and he now carries a stock of about $12,000. He also owns this store and residence, valued at about $3,000. This is the oldest business house in Guthrie. He was married December 27, 1871, to Miss L. C. Halscel. She was born in Todd County. This union has been blessed with four children—three daughters and one son.
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This family biography is one of 200 biographies included in The History of Todd County, Kentucky published in 1884. For the complete description, click here: Todd County, Kentucky History and Genealogy
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