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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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THOMAS B. RICKEY, farmer, P. O. Winchester, is a son of Brice Rickey, whose history is given in the history of Jackson Township. Thomas B. was born in December, 1845, in Jackson Township, Brown County, on the homestead farm; he was reared to the pursuit of agriculture, in which pursuit he has been engaged until the present time. In October 1867, he married Missouri A. by whom he has five children — Martha, Alice, Anne, Maggie, and James A. Mr. Rickey is a gentleman of a pleasant, agreeable disposition, courteous and hospitable, a member of the M. E. Church. Is the owner of 104 acres of land in a good state of cultivation. He is well worthy the estimation in which he is held by the surrounding community. He is also a liberal contributor to all enterprises which are of interest to the county and tend to elevate humanity.
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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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