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Below is a family biography included in Biographical Record of Oakland County, Michigan published by Biographical Publishing Company in 1903. 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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David R. Teggerdine is a substantial citizen of Springfield township, Oakland County, where he is engaged in general farming on his estate of 80 acres in section 36. He has attained a high position among the leading citizens of his township and his name is known and respected throughout the township in all circles, whether business, social or political. He was born in White Lake township, Oakland County, Michigan, April 21, 1865, and is a son of Richard and Hannah (Bird) Teggerdine.
Richard Teggerdine was born in Lincolnshire, England, July 12, 1819, and came to this country in 1853, when he engaged in farming, starting out with nothing. After years of industrious work, he succeeded in his efforts to become well-to-do, and was counted among the leading land owners of his vicinity. His wife, Hannah Bird, was born in England and is a daughter of Joshua Bird, who is now living with our subject and has reached the age of 82 years. They were the parents of 18 children, nine of whom are still living, namely; Mary A. (Vincent), now residing in Lapeer County; William, who now resides in White Lake township, Oakland County; John; Charles, who resides in Springfield township, Oakland County; Eliza (Ingamells) of White Lake township, Oakland County: Henry; Anna (Friday), of Lapeer County; David R., our subject; and Susan (Bachman), a resident of White Lake township, Oakland County. Richard Teggerdine died October 26, 1895.
David R. Teggerdine received his education in Oakland County, where he has always lived. After attaining the years of manhood, he engaged in farming and has at present one of the best cultivated farms in the county. General farming and stock raising absorb his attention. He raises annually 700 bushels of corn, 800 bushels of other grain, 100 bushels of beans and 500 bushels of potatoes. He keeps about 15 head of cattle and 25 head of hogs.
Mr. Teggerdine was married February 25, 1891, to Edith R. Grant, a native of Springfield township, Oakland County, and a daughter of George and Elizabeth Grant. They have been blessed with one child, — Gladys. Mr. Teggerdine is a Republican.
Mr. Teggerdine also owns the old homestead property consisting of 150 acres situated in White Lake and Springfield townships.
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