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Below is a family biography included in The History of Perry County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. 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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SIMEON L. MILES was born September 9, 1844, being the eldest child in a family of seven: Simeon L., Wilford, Hiram, Sabra (who married James Herron), James F., Andrew J. and Florence (now Mrs. Guy Whitager), born to Charles K. and Mary (Hobbs) Miles, natives of Perry Co., Ind. They were married in Clark Township, and both died in Gibson Co., Ind. They were members of the Christian Church, and prominent people. Simeon L. remained at home until his marriage, and acquired a liberal education. At the call of his country in 1864, he enlisted in Company B, Forty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged at Washington, D. C. He was wounded in a skirmish near Resaca, Ga., having his right hand badly mutilated. He was married to Miss Anna P., daughter of Levi and Jane (Summers) LeGrand, of Dubois County, October 20, 1862, and to them seven children have been born, all dead but the youngest, Josephine, born January 29, 1880. Mrs. Anna P. Miles was born February 28, 1844. Mr. Miles makes farming and merchandising a business. He owns 154 acres of fair land, partially improved. He carries a large stock of general merchandise, and has sold goods at his present location six years. He is a Democrat in politics, and is a native of this county.
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This family biography is one of 257 biographies included in The History of Perry County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Perry County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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