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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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DAVIS, WILLIAM G., dealer in dry goods, boots and shoes, groceries, glass and queensware, notions, etc., Fulton, between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets; was born in London, Eng., in 1825; came to this country in 1852; lived a short time in Philadelphia, Penn., came to this city in 1857; in September, 1861, enlisted in Co. I, 8th Kan. V. I.; was enrolled as Sergeant; served until November, 1864, when he was honorably discharged; was in every battle of his command, the principal ones being Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and all through to the capture of Atlanta. Mr. Davis has been twice married; first wife was Elizabeth Ann Howe; she died in St. Joseph, Mo.; present wife was Mrs. Jane Scott, widow of William Scott, who died in the service at Stevenson on Sherman’s march to the sea. Mr. Davis is a Republican; member of the M. E. Church; he engaged in present business in this city in 1874.

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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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