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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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LEVI WILSON, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements, Hamersville, was born in Clark Township, Brown Co., Ohio, January 26, 1836. His parents were Levi and Elizabeth (Anderson) Wilson, natives of Vermont, and of English and Irish descent. Mr. Wilson was reared on the old homestead, and remained there until thirty years of age. He then engaged in the saw mill and subsequently in the machinery business. He is agent for the Aultman & Taylor machines, and the “Peerless Reaper.” He handles all kinds of farming machinery, and enjoys a good trade. Politically, his views are Democratic, and he has served two terms as Township Trustee. He was married in 1861, to Louise Redman, a daughter of Lafayette Redman, who departed this life May 8, 1874. Three children were born to them — Lerastus, Lanella and Lafayette. Mr. Wilson’s second marriage was in 1879, to Alice, daughter of Thomas Moore, and a native of this county. They have three children — Alice, Lena and Estella. Mrs. Wilson is a member of the Christian 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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