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Below is a family biography included in History of Warren County, Iowa published by Union 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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SILCOTT, GEO. W., farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Indianola; was born in Adams county, Ohio, November 3, 1840; when eleven years old his parents removed to Park county, Indiana, remaining there two years, then came to this county, and has since made it his home; on the 8th day of May, 1861; he enlisted in Co. G, Third Iowa Cavalry, and was with the regiment at the battle of Shiloh, where he was severely wounded, and was honorably discharged October 29, 1862; in July, 1864, he enlisted in the one hundred day service, and served his time out; on his return he engaged in his former occupation as a farmer; he owns 40 acres improved land; he was married December 5, 1865, to Miss Anna A. Shaver, born in Ohio, and raised in this State; they have four children living: Lucinda E., Lillie M., James W., and Amy E., three deceased, Rose, Hattie and Willie.

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This family biography is one of 548 biographies included in The History of Warren County, Iowa published in 1879.  For the complete description, click here: Warren County, Iowa History and Genealogy

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