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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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ROBERT S. FERREE, farmer, post office Coraopolis, was born in the house in which he now resides, in January, 1828, the second son of William P. and Mary (Stoddard) Ferree. He married, December 4, 1862, Elizabeth Woods, who was born in Snowden township, a daughter of Joseph and Abigal (Hannah) Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Ferree are members of Forest Grove Presbyterian Church. They had a family of six children, four yet living: Jessie L., wife of J. H. McAdams, Coraopolis; Eva B., Daisy C. and Floyd R. Mr. Ferree resides on and owns a part of the old farm. He is a representative of one of the oldest families in the county.
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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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