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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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FRANK RUDOLPH SUCCOP, grocer, was born in Pittsburgh, Nov. 2, 1852. His early training was the same as that of his brother (see sketch above), and he remained with his father until the latter retired from business. In the spring of 1881, he opened a store at his father’s original stand and has made a success. Since his father’s death his mother has remained with him. Mr. Succop married, Feb. 11, 1885, Mary Voskamp a native of Pittsburgh, and daughter of B. H. Voskamp, of German birth. Mr. and Mrs. Succop have three children: Frank Henry, Adaline Amelia and Eleanor Louisa.
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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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