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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 RHOTEN, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born June 23, 1819, in Jackson Township, Brown County, Ohio. His parents were Josiah and Mary Rhoten, who came to Ohio about 1817, and settled in what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County. William was reared on a farm, and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In January, 1844, he married Thurza Pindell, by whom he had nine children, eight of whom are still living — Carey W., Rachel A., Michael, Ethan, Melinda, Nancy, Mary and Chilton. In 1844, he moved to the southern portion of the township, where he still resides. Mr. Rhoten has been successful in business during life. Is a member of the Christian Union Church. Is the owner of 405 acres of land in a high degree cultivation.
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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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