My Genealogy Hound

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.

* * * *

WILLIAM LEE RICHEY, farmer, P. O. Feesburg, was born in Lewis Township, Brown Co., Ohio, September 7, 1848. He is a son of John L. and Elizabeth (Trout) Richey. John L. Richey was a son of William and Sophia Richey, of Franklin Township, Clermont County. Elizabeth Trout was a daughter of William and Sarah Trout, of Lewis Township, Brown County. The subject of this sketch was married January 1, 1871, to Emma, daughter of James and Matilda (Coffman) Swope, of Clermont County. To them were born two children — George and Alpha. Emma Richey died February 27, 1874, and Mr. Richey married Jenney, daughter of Benjamin and Abigail Day, of Lewis Township, and to them were born three children — Thomas, Robert and Hattie. Mr. Richey, is of German descent, was raised on a farm, and only received a common school education. He and wife are members of the Christian Union Church. Mr. Richey is a Democrat, and serving his second term as Township Trustee.

* * * *

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

View additional Brown County, Ohio family biographies here: Brown County, Ohio Biographies

Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of family biographies.

Follow My Genealogy Hound: Follow me on Facebook