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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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SANFORD NEAL, farmer, P. O. Hamersville, was born in Clark Township, this county, December 10, 1834. He is the son of William and Jane (Brooks) Neal, who are spoken of in the sketch of William Neal. The subject of this sketch was reared and educated in Clark Township, and is now one of its most enterprising and successful farmers. He has made farming the business of his life, and now owns a farm of 240 acres. In 1857, he married Margaret Reed, a native of Clermont County, by whom he has had eight children, viz.: Emily J., now the wife of F. P. Liming; John R., Sarah L., William A., Benjamin Wade, Van Butler, Edmond and Ora. Mr. Neal makes a study of his life occupation, and has met with success in most of his undertakings. His wife is a member of the M. E. Church.
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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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