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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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MILTON HILL, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. New Madison; one of the oldest residents of Harrison Township; he was born, raised, and has lived all his life on the farm where he now resides; he was born Feb. 10, 1820; has been twice married, first to Miss Amanda J. Downing, Nov. 14, 1839; she was born in Tennessee, Jan. 25, 1819; they had nine children, eight of whom are now living, viz., Alfred, Joseph, Sarah, Melinda, John, Ezra, Martha and Ella. The name of the deceased is Asa; his wife’s death occurred Feb. 13, 1872 ; his second marriage was with Sarah J. Wiley, Feb 1, 1873; who was born in Preble Co., June 12, 1826; their homestead now consists of the old Hill homestead of 80 acres, and 80 acres adjoining in Sec. 15, all in a good state of cultivation, with a fine new house and other buildings to correspond; it would present a picture of great contrast by the side of one of the appearance it had forty years ago, for Mr. Hill has devoted his attention entirely to the cultivation and improvement of his land, and, while taking a lively interest in all that pertains to the public good, has not sought public distinction.
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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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