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ROBERT H. CAUGHEY, gardener, post office McKeesport, a son of John and Maria Caughey, was born Aug. 6, 1829, in County Down, Ireland. In 1852 he immigrated to America, and located in Allegheny county, where he remained two years. He then removed to McClure, where he engaged in farming on the Shenly place five years. In 1866 he came to Lincoln township, purchased a considerable tract of land, and became a gardener on an extensive scale. In 1869 his parents came to America and made their home with him in Lincoln township, where they both died. Their children were William Y. and Robert H. (twins), Bella, John, Andrew (who enlisted during the civil war, and died after his return home, from the effects of exposure during his service), Fannie, Samuel W. (also a volunteer in the civil war), and James Y. (of Mc Keesport). In 1854 Robert H. married Margery Grant, of Inverness, Scotland, and now has a family of five children: Joseph Y. (a merchant of McKeesport), Lizzie, Maria (engaged in teaching), Annabella and Martha Jane (also a teacher). All are members of the U. P. Church, and Mr. Caughey is a member of the I. O. O. F., and an ardent republican. He is president of the Youghiogheny Bridge company and is prominently identified with all local enterprises.