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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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WILLIAM PERRY CAHALL, farmer, P. O. Higginsport, was born in Union Township, Brown Co., Ohio, January 14, 1825. He is the son of Thomas and Sarah (Parker) Cahall. His education embraced the studies taught in the subscription schools in vogue during his youth. In early life, William developed a fondness for public reading, and became very proficient in the art, so much so that he has frequently been called out to read at public gatherings in his district. He keeps himself well informed of what is transpiring in the world. His life has been spent on the farm, and he is the proprietor of a pleasant, well-improved little place of 100 acres. August 26, 1875, he married Virginia Ann Phillips, sister of Columbus Phillips, of this township. His marital bliss, however, was of short duration, for death called his beloved companion home the year following. Mr. Cahall is a Democrat, and has never sought nor held office. He is of a cheerful and contented disposition, temperate in his habits and diligent in business.
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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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