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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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STEPHAN AFFOLTER, farmer, post office Ross, was born Feb. 28, 1836, in Canton Berne, Switzerland, a son of John and Barbara (Strown) Affolter. He came to America when nineteen years of age, and for a time worked for the meager compensation of four dollars per month. By industry and perseverance he very soon improved his circumstances, and has been a successful business man. He married Susan, daughter of John Thompson, and four children have blessed their union: Samuel, Maggie, Katie and Mary B. Mr. and Mrs. Affolter are members of the Presbyterian Church; 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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