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Below is a family biography from the book, History of Kentucky, Edition 7 by J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Company in 1887.  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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A. G. DEJARNETTE, one of Grant County’s prominent and successful lawyers, was born in Owen County, Ky., September 22, 1842, and is the second son of J. W. and Margaret A. (Williams) Dejarnette, natives of Harrison County, Ky., who moved to Grant County from Owen when the subject was quite young. The father is a well-to-do farmer, and has creditably filled the office of sheriff of Grant County. At the age of eighteen A. G. Dejarnette entered Kentucky University, but was obliged to return home at the close of the first year on account of ill health. In 1862, though still in feeble health, he entered the Confederate Army as a private in Company G, Fifth Kentucky Cavalry. At Nelson’s Crossroads, in one of the first engagements of the company, he was severely wounded, and his left arm permanently disabled. After the war he again entered Kentucky University, taking a course in the college of arts, and also in the college of law. Having graduated from the latter in 1869, he began the practice of law at Williamstown, Grant Co., Ky., immediately after leaving the university, and at once took a leading position among the members of the bar at that place. In September, 1880, he was elected commonwealth attorney for the Eleventh Kentucky District, and served until September, 1886, giving universal satisfaction. He was married in 1869 to Miss Alice Elliston, of Grant County, Ky., daughter of Joseph T. and Marie (Merrell) Elliston. Four children have blessed this union: Robert E., J. Brent., Alice and Marie. He is a man of fine personal appearance, six feet four inches in height, and weighs 210 pounds. He is modest with regard to himself, generous, unselfish and amiable in disposition, and is respected for his talents by all; but loved most for his goodness of heart by those who know him well.

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This family biography is one of 67 biographies included in the Grant County, Kentucky section of the book, The History of Kentucky, Edition 7 published in 1887 by F. A. Battey Publishing Company.  For the complete description, click here: History of Kentucky, Edition 7

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