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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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JACOB TROUTWEIN, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge, was born in January, 1802, in Wurtemberg, Germany. His parents were Mathias and Annie M. Troutwein; his mother died when he was but three years old. In 1805, his father emigrated to America and settled in Pennsylvania. Our subject was reared on a farm and received but a limited education. In June, 1823, he was united in marriage to Judith Sheak, born November 12, 1808, daughter of Jacob and Magdalena Sheak. This union has been blessed with eleven children, of whom seven are still living, viz.: Catherine, David, Jacob F., Amelia, Louisa, Rebecca and Sarah. In March, 1852, he emigrated to Ohio and settled in the northern portion of what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County, where he still resides. Mr. Troutwein has always been industrious, persevering and energetic, qualities which secured him success. He is the owner of 177 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. The Troutweins, as a family, are noted for sobriety, honesty, and industrious habits, and believe in supporting all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county or the elevation of humanity.
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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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