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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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W. F. KIMBALL, farmer, P. O. New Hope, was born in Scott Township July 20, 1843; he is the son of Henry Kimball, of whom an extensive biography is given elsewhere. He received no other education than was afforded by the district schools of his native township. He was reared on a farm, and chose farming for his life occupation. On June 26, 1865, he married Mary M. Shroupe, daughter of John Shroupe, and by her has had two children — Francis M. and William Henry. Mr. Kimball is a Democrat and he and his wife are members of the Christian 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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