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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.
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CHARLES W. CHENOWETH, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Hollandsburg, Ohio; was born in Maryland Sept. 3, 1830; in 1838, he came with his parents to Darke Co.; they settled in Harrison Township, and afterward removed near Arba, Randolph Co., Ind.; his mother now resides there; his father’s death occurred in 1876. The subject of this sketch remained at home with his parents until his marriage with Minerva J. Harrison, which occurred Feb. 24, 1853, after which they lived with her parents in German Township until the following fall, then removed to Randolph Co., Ind.; remained there until 1856, when they removed to Harrison Township, Darke Co., and lived on Sec. 3 eight years; then removed to the farm in German Township, upon which her father settled in 1832; remained there until 1876, then removed to the farm near Hollandsburg, where he now resides; his wife’s death occurred here Sept. 28, 1878. The following is an extract from the obituary notice, written by her Pastor: “In the death of Sister Chenoweth the husband has lost a kind and affectionate wife, the children a loving and indulgent mother the church a worthy member, and the community an exemplary Christian character. She united with the Christian Church at Hollandsburg in the year 1854, during a meeting held by Father Ashley, and lived a consistent Christian life until death summoned her to her reward.” She left seven children, viz.: William A., born Dec. 26, 1854, married to Rosa Thomas in 1877, and now resides in German Township; James A., born Oct. 21, 1857, married to Emma Karn Sept. 28, 1879, and now resides in German Township; Marietta K., born Oct. 11, 1860 (now Mrs. Geo. Sharpe), and resides in Harrison Township; Washington E., born Oct. 14, 1862; Morton M., Nov. 6, 1865; Ellennora B., Dec. 31, 1869, and Elmer E., July 1, 1872; the four last are all at home and attending school. Mr. Chenoweth has been an active, industrious citizen, and quite successful; starting poor, he has steadily advanced, and now owns, besides his home farm adjoining Hollandsburg, which consists of 87 acres well improved, 178 acres in German Township in a good state of cultivation, with fair improvements; his two married sons now live on and farm this place. Mr. Chenoweth purchased the farm where he now resides in 1875, for the purpose of getting better church and school privileges for his family. He has been a prominent member of the Christian Church here, and is now Deacon and one of the Trustees, and is an active, useful member of society and a substantial citizen. He was married to Mary A Felton, Sept. 14, 1879.
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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
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