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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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HARRISON PENCE, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born in December, 1844, in Sprig Township, Adams County, Ohio. His parents were John and Matilda Pence. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a rudimentary education. In August, 1868, he married Susannah Nevin, daughter of A. P. Nevin, of Washington Township, Brown County. This union has been blessed with six children — Oscar A., Arthur, Emery, Henry L., Orlin and Wilbur. In September, 1868, Mr. Pence moved to Eagle Township, Brown County, where he still resides. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Ninety-first Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the battles of Winchester, Cloyd’s Mountain, Fisher’s Gap, and numerous other engagements. He was captured by the confederates and confined in Salisbury, Libby and Belle Isle Prisons, in all about six months, and finally released, after receiving an honorable discharge he returned home. Mr. Pence is a man of good judgment, contributes liberally to enterprises which prove beneficial to the county and the elevation of humanity, and is the owner of 125 acres of land.
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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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