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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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SMITH, EDWIN F., of the firm of E. F. Smith & Co., meat market; was born in England April 29, 1847; his parents emigrated to this country in 1848; came to Iowa the same year, and located in Fort Madison, in June, 1848; Edwin was brought up here; he was engaged in steamboating for three years, holding the position of clerk and express agent; he established his present business in 1872, and since then has carried it on successfully; in 1875, his brother became interested with him in the business. Mr. Smith does a strictly cash trade, and never asks credit of any one, nor will he buy anything unless he pays for it when he gets it.

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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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