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Below is a family biography included in The History of Warrick 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 ESKEW, deceased, a man among men, and an honest and unassuming citizen of this county, who has long since gone to his final home above, was born in the Old Dominion October 12, 1799. He was raised by his parents to man’s estate in Kentucky, from whence he removed about the year 1849 to this county, purchasing a farm some three miles northwest of Boonville. Here he resided, at peace with his neighbors, successfully engaged in farming until his death by accident in April, 1863. While a resident of Kentucky he wedded Nancy Carter, who died August 28, 1852, after bearing a family of twelve children, six of whom survive her. In 1855 he was united in marriage with Sarah Lorton, who bore him three children, named William, Daniel and Louisa. Mrs. Eskew, together with her three children, reside on the old homestead, which consists of 160 acres, managed by the sons. The mother and daughter are members of the United Brethren Church. The youngest son belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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This family biography is one of 274 biographies included in The History of Warrick 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: Warrick County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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