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Below is a family biography included in History of Lee County, Iowa published by Western Historical Company in 1879. 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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McCORD, J. S., far., S. 27; P. O. Charleston; born in Preble Co., Ohio, Feb. 2, 1816. Married Miss Martha Sawyer Feb. 28, 1838; she was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Jan. 15, 1815; came to Lee Co. in 1853, and purchased, in company with Mr. Boyce, a tract of land located in Jackson Tp., for which they paid $2,500, Mr. McC. paying $1,000; in 1856, Mr. McC. sold his interest for $9,000, and then removed to Montrose Tp., and bought 163 acres, for which he paid $5,000, and then sold and removed to Charleston Tp., and settled where he now lives. Has two sons and three daughters — William S., served in the rebellion: Ann, now Mrs. Fallar; James B., served during the rebellion; Harriet A. and Amanda, also married. Mrs. McCord united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of 17, and Mr. McCord when 20 years of age. Democrat.
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