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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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SIMON HUEY, farmer and blacksmith, P. O. Georgetown, born in Fayette County, Penn., August 27, 1810, the son of George and Margaret Huey. They were natives of the Keystone State, of Irish and German descent. He learned the blacksmith trade, and has followed it all his life. In 1838, he moved to Brown County. In connection with his trade, he has carried on farming for a few years, and owns 104 acres of good land. Mr. Huey has twice entered the connubial state, but both his consorts are deceased. He has three children — George, Margaret (wife of Perry Dye, of this township), and James A. Mr. Huey is a member of the Christian Union Church. His politics are Democratic, but he does not hesitate to vote for the man he regards best, irrespective of his party affiliations. He is a man of strong will-power, and boldly advocates what he deems right. To his family he is kind and indulgent, to his fellow-man generous, and to the needy liberal. During his long residence in Brown County he has made many warm friends and few enemies, and none of his neighbors can say aught against him.
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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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