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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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A. G. SIMRALL, a native of Covington, Ky., was born June 4, 1859, and is the eldest in a family of eight children born to William F. and Lorena N. (Greer) Simrall. His parents were married in September, 1858, and of their eight children seven are living, viz.: A. G., John, Mary B., Susie E., Charles W., Leonard B. and Fannie H. William F. Simrall was born in Madison, Ind.; June 18, 1836. A. G. Simrall received a good education, attended the Cincinnati Law School, and was admitted to the bar in 1880. He then went to Ramsey County, Dak., and remained about one year, in the meantime being appointed probate judge. Immediately upon his return to Covington he opened a law office, and has since engaged in the practice of his profession. October 26, 1880, he married Miss Sadie F. Elliott, of Paris, Bourbon Co., Ky., daughter of Maj. Thomas Elliott, United States Army. One child has blessed this union — Marie E. Mr. Simrall and his wife are strict members of the Episcopal Church.
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This family biography is one of 150 biographies included in the Kenton 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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