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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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LYDIA MEYERS, Delisle; widow of William H. Meyers (deceased); Mrs. Meyers was born in Darke Co. in 1844; is the daughter of Henry and Rachel Tillman; was married to William H. Meyers in 1865; he was the son of Joseph and Lavina Meyers; was born in Butler Co. in 1844; he began domestic life where the widow now resides, and has resided ever since, except about one year’s residence in Twin Township. Mr. Meyers, during his short residence, contributed much toward the general improvement of the neighborhood, besides bearing his share of the burden of graveling the road; he had just completed a neat and commodious dwelling when his death occurred, in 1877; he was Township Trustee several years, and was a respected, useful citizen; they had two children— Edwin E. and Sylvester A.

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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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