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Below is a family biography included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. 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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JAMES W. ROBERTS, an enterprising and energetic young man of Jackson Township, is the eldest of the following named children born to the marriage of John Roberts and Louisa Tuley, both of whom were natives of Spencer County, Ind.: James W., Jacob J., Henry B., G. S., Elmore and Kelso K., the last named being deceased. James W. is now living in his native county, his birth occurring November 19, 1860. By attending the public schools of the district he has secured a fair knowledge of the lower branches of education. With the exception of brief intervals while in business in Gentryville, he has been engaged in farming. He has plenty of pluck and spirit, which, coupled with integrity, will make him one of the foremost young men in the country.
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This family biography is one of 344 biographies included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Spencer County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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