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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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J. B. LIVINGSTON, farmer, P. O. Hamersville, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, September 1, 1834, and is a son of John Livingston. He obtained a fair education in his boyhood days, and has been engaged in farming operations probably all of his life. He is the owner of 208 acres of good land. He was united in marriage in 1854, to Anna E., daughter of David Trout, and a native of Lewis Township, Brown Co., Ohio. They have two children — Anna Belle and William A. Mr. Livingston and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church at Feesburg. He is an ardent Republican, and has served as School Director. Mr. Livingston is a hard-working and industrious farmer, and one of the most enterprising farmers of Clark Township. His residence and farm show neatness and precision, and are conclusive evidence of successful farming.
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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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