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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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SLACK, THOMAS A., blacksmith and agent for agricultural implements; was born in Greene Co., S. C., May 30, 1829; he came to Cincinnati in early childhood, lived there and in Indiana, and learned the trade of blacksmith; he came to Iowa and located in Lee Co., in 1852; he has been engaged in selling agricultural implements for fifteen years and has done an extensive business; in the fall of 1874, his place of business was burned out; he lost considerable; he has a taste for fine horses, and his daughter, “Kittie,” is one of the most expert drivers in the State. He married Emily Sargent, from England, in April, 1877; they have one son, Thomas Edward, born Feb. 12, 1879. Mr. Slack has had three daughters by former marriage — Juliet, Lizzie and Kittie.
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