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Below is a family biography included in The History of Brown County, Ohio published by W. H. Beers & Co. in 1883. 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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B. B. SHINKLE, farmer, P. O. Higginsport. To another of the descendants of a worthy pioneer family of Lewis Township we dedicate this sketch. He is a son of Michael Shinkle, whose biography appears in this volume, and a native of this township, where he was born April 2, 1843. The early part of his life was spent at home, assisting his father in the rural duties, and attending the winter schools in the country district. He was raised by Christian and loving parents, and now adheres to the church of his choice — Christian — his wife also being a member of the same denomination. Her maiden name was Eliza Mefford, and to her he was joined in wedlock January 16, 1868. To this union have been given three children, viz.: Charlie C., George E. and Albert L. .Mr. Shinkle’s principal crop is tobacco, the staple crop of the county. Mrs. Shinkle is a descendant of a pioneer family of Union Township, Brown County, Ohio.
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This family biography is one of 992 biographies included in The History of Brown County, Ohio published in 1883 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Brown County, Ohio History and Genealogy
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