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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 WALLACE, farmer, P. O. Union Plains, was born May 4, 1843, in Green Township, Brown County, Ohio. He is one of the sons of John and Mary Wallace, whose sketch appears in this work. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. On December 30, 1865, he married Maria L. Chaffin, born October 5, 1845, daughter of Margaret and Solomon Chaffin. To them have been born three children — Ruth, Melissa and Alva. Mr. Wallace has always been a resident of Green Township, in which he is recognized as a prominent agriculturist. Solomon Chaffin, father of Mrs. Wallace, was born in Ross County, Ohio. He has been twice married, the first time to Margaret Siders by whom he had five children, and next to Elizabeth Adair, by whom he had five children. In March, 1866, he moved to McLean County, Ill., where he at present resides.
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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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