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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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JAMES McKINDLEY, farmer, P. O. New Hope, was born in Eagle Township, January 25, 1832. His parents were John and Nancy (Clarke) McKindley, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Irish, and the latter of Scotch descent. He adopted the occupation of farming, and has made that the business of his life. In 1859, he married Matilda Young, a daughter of Capt. Henry Young, and by her has three children — William Henry, Nancy Jane and Ada L. Mr. McKindley is a Democrat, and has been a School Director six years. He is a life-resident of the county, well-known and highly esteemed by his associates.
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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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