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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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J. W. DUNSHEE, boat-builder, post office Hero, a son of A. T. Dunshee, was born in Pittsburgh in 1826. His father was a native of Washington county, Pa., but was reared and educated in Pittsburgh, where he died. His wife died in McKeesport. Their children are William, Benjamin, J. W., Sarah Jane (Mrs. Boyd), Joan (Mrs. Prof. Vantyne), Margaret and Susan. J. W. followed the river for some years, and in 1852 married Sarah Jane, daughter of James Leasure, of McKeesport. They located in Mifflin township, and there resided until 1869, when they removed to the place now owned by them in Reynoldton, and here Mr. Dunshee engaged in boat-building. Their children are Thomas, Harry, Nellie, Edwin, Blanche, Joseph, Pink and Will. Mrs. Dunshee is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Dunshee is a member of Youghiogheny Lodge, No. 364, I. O. O. F., of McKeesport; he is one of the oldest members, and his name was presented when its charter was granted. He is a republican.
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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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