My Genealogy Hound
Below is a family biography included in The History of Darke County, Ohio published by W. H. Beers & Co. in 1880. 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.
* * * *
AMOS HAHN, Treasurer of Darke County, Greenville. The gentleman whose name heads this sketch is the present efficient Treasurer of Darke Co., he was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Feb. 1, 1818; his parents, Samuel and Hannah Hahn, are natives of Frederick Co., Md.; his father was born March 9, 1791, his mother in 1795, and departed this life in 1861; Mr. Hahn, Sr. is still living, and resides with his son Amos; they were the parents of ten children, of whom six are now living. Our subject was reared on the farm, but followed carpentering for a number of years, when he turned his attention to mercantile pursuits, and for sixteen years did business in Gettysburg; his long and active business career has eminently fitted him for the responsible position of honor and trust he holds, as a gift from the people of the county. His marriage with Catherine Finfrock was consummated Oct. 3, 1843; she was the daughter of Peter and Mary Finfrock, who were natives of Pennsylvania, now deceased; Mr. and Mrs. Halm are the parents of three children, viz., Clement C., born Nov. 16, 1845; Albert J., April 23, 1847; Luella M., in September, 1857; Clement was united in marriage with Nannie Compton Oct. 7, 1868; Albert J. consummated his marriage with Virginia Johnson Dec. 22, 1874; Luella celebrated her marriage with W. D. Johns March 28, 1877.
* * * *
This family biography is one of 659 biographies included in The History of Darke County, Ohio published in 1880 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Darke County, Ohio History and Genealogy
View additional Darke County, Ohio family biographies here: Darke County, Ohio Biographies
Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of other family biographies.