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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 M. MARTIN, farmer, P. O. Aberdeen, was born in this township November 23, 1842, and is a son of Ephraim and Mary Ann (Helm) Martin. Ephraim was a son of Elijah Martin; was married to Mary A., the daughter of Samuel Helm, Feb. 16, 1826. After his marriage, he bought 265 acres of land, where he now resides. He was successful during his life, and accumulated a good property. To him were born ten children, five of whom are living, viz., Samuel H., James H., Edmund B., Thomas M. and Henry V. Mr. Martin was a member of Charter Oak Lodge, No. 149, F. & A. M.; he was born March 2, 1800, and died December 27, 1867; she was born September 4, 1806, and died March 11, 1864. Our subject was married, May 1, 1806, to Eliza J., the daughter of Massie Beasley. He owns 175 acres of excellent land, which is well improved. To. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have been born four children, viz., Mary J., Chambers B., Clara W. (deceased), and Albert R. (deceased). Mr. Martin is a member of Charter Oak Lodge, No. 149, F. & A. M., to which he has been connected for a number of years, and has held the office of Senior Warden for three years. His wife was born in this township in 1844.
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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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