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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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J. BROOKS, farmer, P. O. Surryville. Mr. Brooks is a son of John and Nancy Brooks, was born August 9, 1830, in Clark Township, Brown County, was raised and educated a farmer, and has always been engaged in that pursuit. His educational advantages were very limited. He was married to Clarissa Cowdery, and engaged in business for himself at twenty years of age. He rented land for twelve years, then bought twenty acres, where he now resides. He and his wife both belong to the Methodist Church. His political views are Democratic. They had ten children, of whom eight are living, viz.: Oscar C., Augustus, Charlie, Olive, Sarah Elizabeth, Frances Mary, Acksa Isabelle and Eva. Mr. Brooks is noted for his honesty, and as a neighbor, enjoys the confidence of all with whom he is acquainted.
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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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