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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 ROSS CLENDENNING, farmer, post office Bakerstown, was born on his father’s farm in 1826, son of Charles Clendenning (see his sketch). He received his education in West Deer township and at Bakerstown, beginning work for himself in 1858. He was then married to Margaret G., daughter of George and Eliza (Karnes) Hazelett, natives of Tarentum, Pa. Her father died Oct. 18, 1870, and her mother Oct. 4, 1869. Mrs. Clendenning was educated at Tarentum and Allegheny City. Mr. and Mrs. Clendenning have one child, Mary Ellen. The family are members of Bakerstown Presbyterian Church. Mr. Clendenning is a large farmer in the township, and 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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