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Below is a family biography included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co. 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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A. G. P. RITCHEY, the father of S. C., was a carpenter, following farming at the same time and in 1885 retired from active life. He was married to Mahala J. Holdsinger, and they had seven children. The subject of this sketch was born and educated in this county, and his early life was spent on a farm in Sewickley township. In 1871 he engaged as clerk with Chamberlin & Co., remaining with them until 1883, when he commenced business for himself. He keeps a general store, except dry goods, and has built up a good business. Politically he is a republican, and is a member of the K. of P. and K. of H., and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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This family biography is one of 2,156 biographies included in the History of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania published in 1889 by A. Warner & Co.
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