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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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I. N. JACOBS, farmer, P. O. New Harmony, was born in Brown County, Ohio, October 8, 1846, and is a son of Alfred Jacobs, who is a native of Brown County. I. N. Jacobs was united in marriage with Marinda Wilson August 4, 1867; soon after their marriage, he began farming for himself; thus he has continued for fourteen years. He acquired a common school education. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs are the parents of two children — Lillie R., born May 25, 1870, and Nellie M., born August 3, 1881. He and his wife are a worthy young couple, and highly respected by everyone who knows them.

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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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