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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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JAMES C. DAVIS, farmer, P. O. Hamersville, was born in Clark Township Brown County, Ohio, October 29, 1854. His grandfather, Hugh Davis, was born in Ireland, but of German-Irish decent. His maternal grandfather, Robert Alden. was a pioneer of this county. His parents were James F. and Elizabeth (Allen) Davis, natives of Pleasant Township, in this county; the former was Commissioner of Brown County for six years. The subject of this notice grew to manhood on a farm, and has been engaged in agricultural pursuits the greater part of his life. In 1872, he enlisted in the Fourth U. S. Infantry, of the regular army, and while in Wyoming Territory was wounded by the Indians, and was subsequently discharged. He was married, in 1878, to Mary, daughter of H. B. and Aseath (Sharp) Sidwell, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Virginia. They have one child, Inie Leah. Mrs. Davis’ grandfather was John Sidwell. Mr. Davis and wife are well respected in the community where they reside. The latter is a member of the M. E. 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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