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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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DAWLEY, JOHN M., of the firm of Dawley & Tremaine, publishers of the Fort Madison Plaindealer; was born in La Fayette Co., Ind., May 28, 1843; when 11 years of age, removed with parents to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and learned the printing business. In 1861, he enlisted in the 8th I. V. I., Co. D, and was in the service four years and eight months; was in the battle of Shiloh, siege of Vicksburg and many other battles and skirmishes; was taken prisoner at Shiloh and held six months. After the war, returned to Iowa, and, in November, 1878, he associated with H. H. Tremaine and purchased the Plaindealer. He married Miss Mary E. Culp, a native of Virginia, May 15, 1867; they have three children — Lawson H., Charles M. and William W.

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This family biography is one of 668 biographies included in The History of Lee County, Iowa published in 1879.  For the complete description, click here: Lee County, Iowa History and Genealogy

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