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Below is a family biography included in 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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W. H. GREENE was born February 18, 1847, in Barren County, Ky. His schooling was obtained mainly in the Milburn District. He began life by buying staves for the European market. He next railroaded in Texas for two years, and then began merchandising in Union City, Tenn. In 1879 he began handling and buying staves, and now makes annual trips to New Orleans. He was married February 1, 1879, to Miss Sallie B. Stone, daughter of George W. and Ellen Stone of this county.

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This family biography is one of 186 biographies included in the Ballard County, Kentucky section of 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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