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Below is a family biography included in History of Lee County, Iowa published by Western Historical Company in 1879.  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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OHLER, A., proprietor of Gate City Beer Hall, No, 626 Main st.; born in Rhein Pfalz, Germany, in 1848; came to America in 1868; to Keokuk in 1874, and has since been engaged in the saloon business. Married Miss Mary Myer in 1869; she was born in Rhein Pfalz, also, in 1848; they have two children — Annie and Amanda. Mr. Ohler is a member of the Druids Society and of the Saengers’ Association.

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This family biography is one of 668 biographies included in The History of Lee County, Iowa published in 1879.  For the complete description, click here: Lee County, Iowa History and Genealogy

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