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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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JAMES GILMORE, SR., retired farmer, post-office Turtle Creek, is probably one of the oldest citizens in Wilkins township. He was born in County Down, Ireland, in 1807, a son of James and Mary (McKee) Gilmore, also natives of Ireland, who were the parents of seven children, our subject being the only survivor. In 1832 five of this family with their widowed mother emigrated to America and settled in Pittsburgh, where they remained one year. James was the oldest son; in 1834 purchased the farm where he now resides, at that time containing one hundred acres and the property of John McKelvy. Mr. Gilmore married in 1830, Ann Jane Waugh, also a native of Ireland. Seven children have been born to this marriage four of whom are living: David W., James, William John and Flora (Mrs. Demster). Mr. Gilmore is a respected citizen, and has always taken an active interest in the welfare of his township. He was nine years school director, and his son is now a member of the board. They are members of the U. P. Church, Turtle Creek, and republicans.
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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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