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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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ISAAC M. DICKSON, superintendent of boatyard, post office Dravosburg, was born Oct. 20, 1831, in this county, a son of Thomas Dickson, a weaver by occupation, and a native of England. Thomas followed his trade in the city of Allegheny, where he died. He married Nancy Guyton, a native of Maryland, and became the father of two sons and seven daughters. Isaac M. learned the wagon-maker’s trade in Allegheny, and in 1869 came to Dravosburg, where he has since followed his trade; is at present superintendent of the J. C. Risher & Co. boat yards. He married Mary A. Scothorn, of Washington county, Pa., a daughter of John and Eleanora (Nixon) Scothorn, latter of whom was a daughter of George and Hannah (Wilson) Nixon. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson are the parents of Harry E., who married Katie, daughter of William and Margaret (McClintock) Dunlap, and has one son, Leland V. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson are members of the First M. E. Church of McKeesport. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P., and Encampment; he 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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