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Below is a family biography included in The History of Wright County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1889. 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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Andrew J. Farmer, postmaster of Hartville, Wright Co., Mo., is a native of Anderson County, Tenn., born October 3, 1863, his parents being Henry and Erie (Davidson) Farmer. Henry Farmer was born in Tennessee July 17, 1818, and was a merchant by occupation. He was married in his native State, and became the father of five living children: James H., Arthur F., Alexander B., Robert G. and Andrew J. One child, Moses, died when quite young. Erie (Davidson) Farmer was born in Tennessee September 12, 1831, and came to Wright County, Mo., in 1874. Here they still remain, and are at present residents of Hartville. They own a house and lot, and are much respected citizens. Their son, Andrew J., was reared in Wright County, and there also received his education. December 26, 1881, he became deputy postmaster at Hartville, and served four years, when under Grover Cleveland’s administration he became postmaster. His brother, Robert Farmer, has acted as his deputy for more than two years. He was born September 18, 1860. Andrew Farmer is one of the industrious and sober young men of whom Wright County may justly be proud, and that he has made an efficient and trustworthy post master is recognized by all. He is a Democrat in his political views, and is a promising young man.
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