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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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WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, farmer, P. O. Locust Ridge, was born November 28, 1836. He is the son of Lewis Thompson, a native of Virginia, of Scotch descent, and Nancy (Brooks) Thompson, a native of Brown County, of English descent. Our subject was reared on the farm and educated in the public schools of his county. He chose farming for a life occupation and has since followed that time-honored calling, with good success, now owning a good farm in this township. He was married, in 1857, to Miss Mintie Bartholomew, a native of Brown County. She is an intelligent and pleasant lady and, with her husband, a consistent member of the Disciples’ Church. Mr. Thompson is a prominent Odd Fellow, a Democrat and a highly esteemed citizen. He served for a time as Trustee of his township.
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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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