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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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DAVID JARVIS, mason, post office Surgeon’s Hall, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. His father, Oliver J. Jarvis, a native of England, came to America with his wife and one child, Washington. The following named were born to him in Pittsburgh, Pa.: Phoebe A., William W., David and Mrs. Eliza J. Smith. He died June 29, 1887, aged eighty-three years; in politics a strong republican. The subject of this sketch was educated here, and learned the stone-mason’s trade, which he followed all his life. He is in possession of thirty-two acres of land, and the Gentlemen’s South Side Driving-park is located on his farm. Mr. Jarvis married Harriet, daughter of Samuel Cowan. They have an adopted daughter, named Jennie Jarvis. Mr. Jarvis 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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