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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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ANDREW J. SHAW, farmer, P. O. South Fincastle, was born December 9, 1816, in what is now known as Jackson Township, Brown County; he was reared on a farm and received a rudimentary education in a district school. In November, 1839, he married Jane Brady, daughter of Thomas and Ann Brady (deceased). To them have been born five children, four of whom are still living — Thomas W., William A., McCord and George F. The parents of our subject were Anthony and Sarah Shaw, of whom we have made mention in this work. In 1859, Mr. Shaw with his family moved to the northern portion of Jackson Township where he still resides. He is of an unassuming and retiring nature, courteous and obliging, and a good conversationalist. He is recognized as one of the leading agriculturists of this township; is a liberal contributor to all enterprises having for their effect the rise and progress of the county, or the elevation of humanity. Is the owner of 150 acres of land in a good state of cultivation.
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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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