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Below is a family biography included in History of Lee County, Iowa published by Western Historical Company in 1879.  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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ALBRIGHT, R. W., dealer in books, stationery and fancy goods; born in Reading, Penn., in June, 1813; he lived there until 1841, when he came to Iowa; located in Fort Madison, and engaged in publishing the Fort Madison Courier; he conducted it as an independent paper for six months, then changed the name to the Lee County Democrat, and continued until 1846, when he was elected the first Clerk of the county after the State was organized; since then he has been engaged in mercantile pursuits. He has held the office of Mayor of this city, and other town and school offices. He married Miss Catherine O. Schoner, a native of Pennsylvania, in 1836; they have had six children, of whom three survive — John W., Robert W. and Katie.

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This family biography is one of 668 biographies included in The History of Lee County, Iowa published in 1879.  For the complete description, click here: Lee County, Iowa History and Genealogy

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