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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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SAMUEL JARVIS, retired, post office Oakdale Station, is a son of David Jarvis, an iron worker, of English birth. Samuel was born in what was known as Kensington, now a part of the Sixth ward, Pittsburgh; was educated at the public schools; was employed at the Novelty Works, Pittsburgh, where he remained five years, leaving there to learn the plumbing business, at which he served three and one-half years, and from 1858 to 1878 he was profitably engaged in the work of his trade. In 1867 he came to South Fayette township and purchased a farm; he resides near the present village of Oakdale. Mr. Jarvis started in life without any great advantages, and has by his own personal ability been able to make life a success. He has retired from active business, living happily with his sister, and looks after his farm and other interests. Politically he 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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