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Below is a family biography included in The History of Lincoln County, Tennessee published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1886. 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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J. S. MERRELL’S birth occurred in Giles County, Tenn., in March, 1839. His father was born in North Carolina, in 1798, and came to Tennessee when a lad, and afterward became a farmer. He died in December, 1866. His wife was born in Tennessee, and died in 1858. Our subject’s early education and raising was like the average boy of his period. To his marriage with Josie Reed in December, 1860, were born the following family Martha (deceased wife of A. J. Smith), Cynthia (Mrs. P. A. Hall), Susan, Cora G., Hugh F., Mollie B. and James E. Since 1866 Mr. Merrell has farmed in the Seventeenth District of Lincoln County, where he owns 145 acres of fertile land, well improved. In connection with overseeing his farm he carries on blacksmithing, and is a skillful wood-work man. He takes much interest in educational affairs, and has given his children good educations. He is a Democrat and a Mason, and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. In 1861 he enlisted in Company F, Forty-fourth Tennessee Infantry and was in the battles of Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Siege of Knoxville, besides many smaller engagements. He was a brave and faithful soldier, and returned home in December, 1863.
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This family biography is one of 137 biographies included in The History of Lincoln County, Tennessee published in 1886. The History of Lincoln County was included within The History of Giles, Lincoln, Franklin & Moore Counties of Tennessee. For the complete description, click here: History of Giles, Lincoln, Franklin , Moore Counties of Tennessee
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