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Below is a family biography from the book, History of Kentucky, Edition 7 by J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Company in 1887.  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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FRANCIS MARION CLARK was born in Grant County, near Dry Ridge, March 16, 1840. He was reared on a farm, and has devoted special attention to the handling and training of thoroughbred horses all his life. He is conceded to be the best and most practical horseman in the county. He also owns property in Dry Ridge on the Lexington and Cincinnati Pike. May 30, 1867, he married Jennie Nichols, daughter of Solomon and Martha (Glasscock) Nichols, the former of English ancestry. Mrs. Clark was born September 16, 1847. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Clark: Edwin L., born April 20, 1868; Annie P., born September 20, 1871; Maggie, born November 18, 1873, and John S. Mr. and Mrs. Clark are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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This family biography is one of 67 biographies included in the Grant County, Kentucky section of the book, The History of Kentucky, Edition 7 published in 1887 by F. A. Battey Publishing Company.  For the complete description, click here: History of Kentucky, Edition 7

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