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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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REESE DAVIS, farmer, post office Carrick, was born Jan. 6, 1814, in Breconshire, South Wales, a son of Thomas and Jane (Biven) Davis. He was a puddler in a rolling-mill, and, coming to America in August, 1845, followed his trade in Phoenixville, Pa., until the following March. He then came to Pittsburgh, where he remained for several years working in various iron-shops. Mr. Davis married, in August, 1851, Mrs. Mary Wigley, nee Goodwin, and same year moved to Baldwin township, where he now resides. They have four children: Mary A., Thomas G., Margaret and Caroline. By perseverance and energy Mr. Davis has become a successful man. He is a republican, and voted for Fremont.
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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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