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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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LOUIS STOCKER, merchant, post office West Elizabeth, son of John G. and Elizabeth Stocker, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, in 1841. When between the ages of seven and eight years he was called to mourn the loss of both parents. In 1860 he immigrated to this country, and located in this county, where he worked at shoemaking. In 1872 he married Catharina, daughter of Adam Schutz, of Coal Valley, Allegheny county, Pa. They have reared eight children: Annie E., Mary, Lizzie, Catharina, George, Louis F., William C. and Ernst H. Mr. and Mrs. Stocker are members of the Lutheran Church. On coming here he purchased his present residence and place of business, and embarked in the boot and shoe trade, which he still follows. He is a democrat.
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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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