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Below is a family biography included in The History of Warrick County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & 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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JAMES F. TENNISON, farmer and native of the township where he now resides, was born December 16, 1850, the sixth son in a family of twelve children: Mary A., Sarah E. (deceased), Daniel J., William W., Nancy J., Harriet L., George M. V., Henry H. (deceased), Emily E., Elijah M. (deceased), James F. and Martha L. (deceased)—born to George and Emily (Wright) Tennison, natives of Indiana. The father was born September 22, 1808, and died October 3, 1803. The mother’s birth occurred January 27, 1808, and her death January 28, 1868. They located in Skelton Township in 1834, and lived there until their deaths. James F. still resides on the old home farm where he was raised. He was fairly well educated, and October 21, 1869, married Miss Minerva B. Hook, daughter of Matthias and Sally (Tabor) Hook, and to them have been born the following named family: Mary E., George W., Martin (deceased), Charles, Emma M., Lula B., Rosetta and two that died in infancy. Mrs. Tennison’s birth occurred June 7, 1851. Mr. Tennison turns his attention principally to stock-raising and farming, owning 223 acres of land adjoining the town of Tennison. He is an esteemed and worthy citizen, a Republican in politics and a member of the I. O. O. F.
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This family biography is one of 274 biographies included in The History of Warrick County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Warrick County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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