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Below is a family biography included in The History of Switzerland County, Indiana published by Weakley, Harraman & Co. in 1885. 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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LEVI S. NORTH, Jr., farmer, Posey Township, son of Levi North, was born in Ohio County, Ind., in 1837. He grew to manhood in his native county, and being left an orphan at seven years, found a home wherever he could till grown to maturity. He resided seven years with Francis Smith, and except that time was variously located. He spent some time on the river, going South in the fall. He married, in 1859, Lucinda Jack, daughter of Wade H. Jack, one of the old residents of this county. After his marriage Mr. North purchased land three miles back of North’s Landing, where he resided thirteen years; then sold out and moved to Millersburg, where he dealt in produce about five years. He then purchased his present farm of 160 acres, on which he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. North have four children living: Mary L., Samuel C., Abijah L. and Percy H. Mr. North is a member of the F. & A. M.
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This family biography is one of 215 biographies included in The History of Switzerland County, Indiana published in 1885 by Weakley, Harraman & Co. For the complete description, click here: Switzerland County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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