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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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RUSSELL, ROBERT A., insurance agent; was born in Maryville, Blount Co., Tenn., Dec. 12, 1803; he received his education there and prepared himself for teaching. He married Miss Louisa D. Spyker, a native of Abingdon, Va., in August, 1833; in October, they came to Illinois and lived there until 1839, when they came to Iowa and located at Fort Madison. He engaged in teaching for three or four years. Was elected to the office of County Treasurer, Collector and Recorder; he held the position of Secretary and Agent of the projected railroad from Fort Madison; he was elected County Judge and served four years; he was appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue for this district. He is now engaged in the insurance business. Judge and Mrs. Russell have had three children, none of whom survive. They are members of the Presbyterian Church; Judge Russell has served as Elder in this church for over fifty years.
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