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THOMAS ALGEO, retired, Pittsburgh, was born in that city in 1818, son of John Algeo, who was born in County Donegal, Ireland, in 1780, and came with his mother and nephew to America in 1808. His brother, Thomas, had previously emigrated, and was engaged in mercantile business. John was a painter by trade, and married Anna Bell, daughter of John McCayne, who was a schoolmaster in Ireland. This couple were the parents of eight children, Thomas being the only one now remaining. For thirty years John was totally blind, having lost his sight through an operation performed by inexperienced physicians. Thomas was reared in the county, and his principal pursuits in life have been of a commercial nature. He was married, in 1844, to Mary, daughter of Thomas Walker, and to them were born five sons and five daughters, nine of whom are now living. Mr. Algeo purchased his present home in 1847, where he and his wife spend their declining years happily.

John Algeo, the second eldest, was educated in the public schools of West Liberty township, and in the private school of Rev. Gray. He left school at nineteen years of age, and was employed in the iron-mills of Pittsburgh. In 1883 he and his brother engaged in the grocery trade, and by close application to business they have been very successful. He is also engaged in farming, delighting in fine-bred horses. He was married, in 1884, to Miss Laura, daughter of Phillip Hoffman. He is a member of the F. & A. M., and the I. O. O. F., and in politics is independent.