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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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J. L. CAMPBELL, West Elizabeth, a son of William and Emily (Robinson) Campbell, was born in Beaver County, Pa., in 1846. In 1863 he left home, and in 1871 married Eva, daughter of Wilson and Martha Johnson. Their children are George, May, Clara, Jennie, Alberta and James L. In 1872 Mr. Campbell settled at West Elizabeth and continued the building of coal barges, which business he had previously followed. In 1878 he began the manufacture of incubators, and he now has a factory making twelve a day. He is also manufacturer of a bread-raiser, of which he has sold six thousand in this county. His incubators have a universal sale and reputation.
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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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