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Below is a family biography included in The History of Brown County, Ohio published by W. H. Beers & Co. in 1883. 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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DANIEL McCONN, farmer, P. O. Marathon, Clermont Co., Ohio, son of Patrick and Bridget McConn, was born in this township in 1845. He was reared on a farm. His parents emigrated to this township from Philadelphia, Penn., in October, 1836, and bought 250 acres of timber land. They had six children, three now living — Isabella, Mary and Daniel. His father died in May, 1869, and his mother in June, 1870. Daniel received 398 acres of land, in the southwestern part of this township. He now has 412 acres, 220 of which are under cultivation. He was married in 1869, to Frances, daughter of Andrew and Julia Berger, born in this township. They have five children — Theresa, Ida, Clarence, Frances and Mary. Mr. McConn has been Township Trustee and County Commissioner several years. Himself and family are members of the Catholic Church.
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This family biography is one of 992 biographies included in The History of Brown County, Ohio published in 1883 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Brown County, Ohio History and Genealogy
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