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Below is a family biography included in The History of Carroll County, Arkansas published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. 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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Wilson A. Beaver, Jr., a prominent merchant of Beaver Station, Ark., is a son of Wilson A. Beaver, Sr., and Emeline Waits. He was born on June 21, 1861, on the farm which his father now resides, and was here reared to manhood. On December 5, 1879, he was united in marriage with Mary s. Gaskins, a daughter of Williams Gaskins. Their union has been blessed by the birth of two children, a boy and girl, of whom the boy, George Albert, is dead. The girl’s name is Edna. Mr. Beaver established his present store about five years ago, and has since been doing a thriving business. Since July 1, 1888, he has filled the position of postmaster of the town. In politics he supports the principles of the Democratic party.
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This family biography is one of 82 biographies included in The History of Carroll County, Arkansas published in 1889. For the complete description, click here: Carroll County, Arkansas History, Genealogy, and Maps
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