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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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SAMUEL HINDMAN, farmer, post office Monongahela City, is a son of Robert and Hannah (Pollock) Hindman, and was born on the farm now owned by him, in Forward township. His father was born in Washington county, and died in 1849. His mother, who is still living, was born in what was Mercer (now Lawrence) county. John Hindman, his grandfather, came from Maryland, and settled in Washington county, about the year 1800. Robert’s family consisted of Margaret J., John, William S., Robert P., Sarah J. and Samuel. All are deceased but Samuel, who married, in 1866, Mary, daughter of Col. David A. and Elizabeth J. Lecky. This family figured prominently in the rebellion, David A. being a lieutenant-colonel of the 100th (Roundhead) regiment P. V., and William S., a member of Co. E, 155th P. V., lost his life from the effects of a wound received at North Anna river, Va., May 23, 1864, amputation being necessary, resulting in his death. The children of Mr. Hindman are Lillie Deane, William S. and Marion L.; Lillie D. is deceased. Mr. Hindman is a republican, and has been the servant of an appreciative constituency on various occasions. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian 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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