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Below is a family biography from the book, History of Kentucky, Edition 1 by J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin and G. C. Kniffin and published by F. A. Battey Publishing Company 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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GEORGE M. HOLMAN was born April 9, 1837, in Ripley County, Ind., and is the fifth of thirteen children, born to William and Sarah (Hawthorn) Holman. George M. was reared on a farm and received a common school education. He lived with his parents until his marriage on December 30, 1862, to Sarah J. Duncan of Ballard County, a daughter of Samuel and Hannah E. (Muffit) Duncan. To this union have been born eight children: Anna E., now Brockmon; Mollie B., Amanda M., Georgia M., James and Jesse (twins), William M., dead; and Mattie L. Mr. Holman and wife and three eldest children are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Holman moved to Ballard County with his parents in 1853, and settled in the north part of the county. He owns 110 acres of land in good condition. He was appointed deputy clerk of Ballard County in 1876 for one term. He was formerly a member of the Grange.

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This family biography is one of 186 biographies included in the Ballard County, Kentucky section of the book, The History of Kentucky, Edition 1 published in 1885 by F. A. Battey Publishing Company.  For the complete description, click here: History of Kentucky, Edition 1

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