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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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ANDREW VOEGTLY, farmer, post office Ross, was born Nov. 11, 1840, in Allegheny City, Pa., a son of Jacob G. Voegtly, a native of Canton Basel, Switzerland. He came to America when a young man and engaged in farming and gardening, at which he was successful. His wife, Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Boyer, bore him six children, who attained maturity: John, Andrew, Matthias, Elizabeth, Maria and Esther. Andrew enlisted in July, 1863, in Co. K, 61st P. V., and served until the close of the struggle, participating in many battles, and was wounded at Cold Harbor. After the war he engaged in farming, which he has continued up to the present time. He married Susannah Kennedy, who bore him four children: Sarah E., Anna M., Mary E. and Andrewella. The old Voegtly family were members of the G. E. Church (Reformed); Mr. Voegtly 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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