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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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WILLIAM FULTON, farmer, P. O. Aberdeen, son of Joseph Fulton, an old settler in this county, was born in Mason County, Ky., in the year 1824. He was seven years old when his father settled in Union Township. His boyhood was passed on the farm and in the district schools, where he received his education. He was married, in 1849, to Mrs. Lucy (White) Rainey, daughter of Uriah White, an old pioneer, of whom mention is made in this work. After his marriage, he located where he now lives, owning 100 acres of improved land. He served as Trustee of Huntington Township for nine years, and as Commissioner of the county for six years, being elected in 1868. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal. To Mr. and Mrs. Fulton have been born ten children, namely, Titus P., Tyre M., Gwinn M., William M., Lucy E., Eliza D., Mary F., Lizzie R., Maud G. and La Fayette. Mrs. Fulton was born in this county in 1823. Mr. F. has been successful in life, and his accumulations have resulted in a good and comfortable home.
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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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