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Below is a family biography included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co. 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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JOSEPH CAMPBELL, miller, post office Woodville, was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1843, the eldest son of twelve children born to James and Margaret (Arberthnot) Campbell. He attended the schools of his native land until he was fourteen years of age, when he commenced to learn the millwright’s trade, serving an apprenticeship of four years. He came to this county in 1871, and was superintendent of his present mill, then owned by other parties, for twelve years. He purchased the property in 1884, and since then has made great changes and improvements. His work is done by the old French burr system, and his superior flour, consumed by local trade, speaks best for its quality. Mr. Campbell undoubtedly understands the details of the mill business, and by close application and skill has been successful. He was married in 1860 to Miss Agnes Rodgers, who has borne him thirteen children, nine of whom are now living. He is a member of the U. P. Church, and is a republican.
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This family biography is one of 2,156 biographies included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co.
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