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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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HITCHCOCK, WM. H., farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Montrose; born in Monroe Co., Mich., Feb. 22, 1839; came to Lee Co. in 1858, and engaged in teaching school, most of his time, till 1861. Married Miss Sarah R. Bishop, Oct. 14, 1861; born in Ohio, June 24, 1841; returned to Michigan and remained four years; returned to Lee Co. and purchased the farm where they now live; owns 60 acres. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Has no family; one by adoption. Frank S., and two living with them, Henry Fulton and Clara. Mr. Hitchcock is opposed to all secret organizations; Republican.

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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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