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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 P. KNOTT, farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge, one of the leading citizens of Jackson Township, was born in June, 1844, in Highland County, Ohio. His parents are John (deceased) and Ann Knott. He was reared to manhood on a farm, and received but a limited English education. When eight years old, his parents moved to Jackson Township, Brown County, and settled where he at present is located. In February, 1868, he married Jane Bowan, daughter of Kendle Bowan. To them were born seven children, viz., Frederick R., Eddie R., Iva, Ida, William J., Orey and Minnie. Mrs. Knott died February 4, 1881; the bereaved family had the sympathy of the entire surrounding community. His father, John, died in March, 1872; his mother is at present remaining with him, in her sixty-seventh year. Mr. Knott is of a pleasant, agreeable disposition and a good conversationalist. He has a farm of eighty-two acres, in a fine state of cultivation, and located in the southwestern portion of this township.
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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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