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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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FULTON, WILLIAM, insurance and real estate agent; office over Commercial Bank, Main St., between Third and Fourth sts.; Mr. Fulton was born near West Newton, Westmoreland Co., Penn., June 4, 1829. In 1854, he graduated from Washington College, Penn.; from 1854 to 1856, he was engaged in teaching in the State of Louisiana; came to Keokuk April 30, 1857; read law here, and was engaged in practice until 1863; since which time he has been engaged in present business. He is Secretary of the Library Association. June 20, 1865, he married Elizabeth Dalzell, a native of Pittsburgh, Penn.; they have had five children; lost one; the living are: Nannie P., Robert E., James McQueen and Mary E. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton are members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church; Mr. Fulton is Secretary, and also one of the Deacons, of that society.
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