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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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W. H. SMITH, secretary Duquesne Forge company, Pittsburgh, is a native of Allegheny county, born in 1834. Thomas Smith, his father, came to America in 1799, and in 1812 located in Allegheny City. He was a silversmith by occupation, and previous to his death lived retired. He married Margaret H., daughter of Robert Stewart, who came from Juniata county to Allegheny county in 1810. Mr. Stewart married Mary Wilson, and was for many years ferryman where the Sixth street bridge now stands. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith were six children, five of whom are now living. W. H. was educated at the common schools in Allegheny City, and for many years was employed as book keeper, and afterward was in the banking business. He married Eliza W. Burford, and has two children, Llewellyn M. and Fred E. For the past two and a half years, Mr. Smith has been connected with the Twin City forge. He is a member of the U. P. Church; politically he 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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