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Below is a family biography from the book, History of Kentucky, Edition 1 by J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Company in 1885. 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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JACOB PENN was born December 31, 1844, in Todd County, Ky., and in childhood came with his parents to Ballard County, where he has since resided. In youth he obtained a common school education, and is a reader of good books and papers. He was married, January 9, 1866, to Miss Willie F., daughter of Richard and Mary (Glenn) Fortson, of Ballard County (born in 1851), and to them have been born Mary E., Richard B., Clarrie L., Lillie A. and Jacob R. Subject is a farmer, having 230 acres of good and valuable land in a fine state of cultivation. He is a Methodist in religion, and in politics is identified with the Democratic party.
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This family biography is one of 186 biographies included in the Ballard County, Kentucky section of the book, The History of Kentucky, Edition 1 published in 1885 by F. A. Battey Publishing Company. For the complete description, click here: History of Kentucky, Edition 1
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