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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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R. D. BRYCE, glass-manufacturer, Homestead, was born Dec. 22, 1858, in Pittsburgh, a son of John Bryce, the well-known glass-manufacturer. Mr. Bryce was educated in his native city, graduating at the Iron City Commercial Institute. He secured a position in the Farmers’ Deposit National Bank, and for four years enjoyed the entire confidence of the concern. His integrity gained him the esteem and confidence of a large circle of friends, and his contact with business men gave him a knowledge of commercial life that few men of his years possess. In 1879 he came to Homestead, where he is a stockholder in the Bryce, Higbee & Co. Glasshouse. He is a member of the Improved Order of Heptasophs and Knights of the Mystic Chain. Mr. Bryce married Mamie, a daughter of Capt. John Wolf. He is an active worker in the republican party.
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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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