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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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S. N. BOLENDER, farmer, P. O. Feesburg, is a son of Stephen Bolender, and grandson of Stephen Bolender, Sr., whose history will be seen elsewhere in this volume. S. N. was born in Lewis Township, Brown County, Ohio, May 10, 1840. Farming was his chosen pursuit. He remained at his parental home until October 15, 1817, when he married Euphrazy Hendrickson, who was born in Clermont County, Ohio, January 1, 1845, and died October 20, 1881, a member of the Christian Church, She was a companion of true and honest spirit, and her death was a sore loss — having lived a united life four years and five days. Mr. Bolender still lives on his farm of 103 acres in Taylor’s Survey. The farm is mostly under cultivation, and is well tilled by him. He is one of the well-to-do citizens, and is willing to encourage all enterprises beneficial to self and community. He possesses good health and is puissant, which he inherited of his noble ancestors, who were early settlers of this county. His political views are with the Democratic party.
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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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