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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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ANTHONY SHAW, Jr., farmer, P. O. Ash Ridge, was born July 9, 1808. When two years old, his parents emigrated to Ohio; he was reared on a farm and received but a limited education. In October, 1832, he married Temperance A. Mofford, by whom he had nine children, six of whom are still living — Francis A., Sarah A., Nancy J., Mary, Rebecca and William T. Mr. Shaw has served as Trustee of Jackson Township. He believes in supporting all enterprises which would prove beneficial to the county and the elevation of humanity. He is the owner of 100 acres of land located in the northwestern portion of Jackson Township. For the genealogy of his family, see history of Jackson Township.
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