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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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THOMAS BARTHOLOMEW McCLURG (deceased), eldest son of Joseph McClurg, was born in Pittsburgh, Nov. 6, 1819. His entire life was passed amid the advantages which wealth affords, and his education was received in the schools of his native city. On reaching manhood he relieved his father of the cares of his large estate, which he managed many years with the aid of his younger brother, Joseph. On the death of the latter he became sole trustee, and so well did he manage matters that after his decease no error was found in the accounts. He died March 15, 1873, leaving no male descendant of his father, two sisters and a grand-niece being the only near relatives that survive him. Because of his retired life, he was little known in the city; but the few who were so privileged prize his memory. He never married, and therefore leaves no widow to mourn his loss. When he found his heavenly home, Pittsburgh lost an estimable citizen and upright Christian.
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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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