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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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JOHN K. RHODES, farmer, post office McKeesport, was born May 21, 1827, in Allegheny county, Pa. His grandfather, Casper Rhodes, of German descent, came to this county, and was an industrious farmer. His children were Frederick and Mrs. Katie Webb. Frederick married Jane, a daughter of Alexander Snodgrass, and they had the following children: John K., Ann, Presley, Susan, Alexander and Mary J. John K. has been a successful farmer, and owns 154 acres of land. He married Margaret, daughter of Andrew McClure, whose father was Judge McClure. Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes have one son, Sylvester E., who married Bell M., daughter of John Willock, Esq., and they have one son, John K. Mr. Rhodes and family are members of the Lebanon 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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