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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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GEORGE BUSH, farmer, P. O. Bernard, was born February 2, 1822, in Bavaria, Germany. His parents were Adam and Charlotte Bush. In his youth, he learned the trade of shoe-making, which he followed for many years. In September, 1847, he married Catharine Zerell, by whom he had eight children, viz.: Louisa, Catherine, Henry, George, Mary, Matilda, Elizabeth and William. In 1852, with his family, he emigrated to America; came to Cincinnati, where he worked at his trade about two years. He then moved to Fincastle, Brown County, where he was engaged in shoe-making five years. He then moved to the farm on which he at present is located, in the northern portion of this township. Mr. Bush is a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county and the elevation of humanity.
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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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