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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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WILLIAM C. HERRON, farmer, post office Noblestown, was born in Pittsburgh, in 1820. In May, 1811, John and Martha (Anderson) Herron left Ireland, being then just two weeks married, and after a voyage of six months arrived at Norfolk, Va., Nov. 8, 1811. They came to Baltimore, Md., where, after a stay of one month, Mr. Herron, in company with his wife, commenced his journey to Pittsburgh. His mode of travel was with six horses and a heavy wagon, and after twenty-one days they arrived at their destination. There he resided until 1837, when he moved to Noblestown, purchased 325 acres of land, and there remained until his death, which occurred when he was seventy-seven years of age. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Herron, William C. being the fifth child. He was educated at the common schools, and since sixteen years of age has resided on his present farm. He is a member of the U. P. 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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