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Below is a family biography included in The History of Cherokee County, Kansas included within the History of Kansas by William G. Cutler, published by A. T. Andreas, 1883.  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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P. C. MILLIKEN, proprietor City Livery Stables, was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, in 1850, and was identified with stock dealing there. In 1877, he located here and subsequently engaged in mining operations, which he has very successfully carried on since. March 8, 1881, he married Miss Delia Taggart, in Hannibal, Mo. She was born in Wisconsin. In 1881, Mr. Milliken engaged in the livery business, which he has successfully conducted to the present time. This enterprise consists of a large two-story building 100x50 feet, with stalls for holding thirty-five horses. His stables contain about twelve horses and ten rigs, consisting of hacks, carriages, buggies, etc., and is in point of convenience second to none in this part of the State.

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This family biography is one of 289 biographies included in The History of Cherokee County, Kansas included within the History of Kansas by William G. Cutler, published by A. T. Andreas, 1883.  For the complete description, click here: Cherokee County, Kansas History, Genealogy, and Maps

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