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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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RIGLER, L., farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Charleston; born in Bavaria Oct. 4, 1827; came to America with his parents when 2 years of age; first stopped in Cincinnati, Ohio; removed to Kentucky, thence to St. Louis, then to Hamilton Co., Ill.; remained one year, and then came to Keokuk, Lee Co., in 1853; remained four years, and then moved to where he now lives. Married Miss Margaret Kirshbaum in 1850; she was born in Bavaria July 18, 1829; they have two children — Sarah and Naomi. Mr. R. owns 280 acres of land; member of the Lutheran Church. Mr. R. is a Democrat.

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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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