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Below is a family biography included in The History of Miami 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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A. F. MIKESELL, farmer; P. O. Covington. A. F. Mikesell, a son of John Mikesell, whose biography appears in this work; was born in this county, Newton Township, July 3, 1842; he was raised in the mercantile and milling business, but when 20 years of age, began farming, and has been engaged in that occupation ever since; he has a beautiful farm north of Covington, where he resides; his barn built in the form of an octagon, is novel, odd and beautiful. Mr. Mikesell’s marriage with Miss Jane Beery was celebrated Jan. 1, 1867; she was a daughter of Levi Beery, a native of this State, now residing in Henry Co., Iowa. They had six children— Arthur, Alma, Elnora, Vinnie, Maurice and John L.
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This family biography is one of 964 biographies included in The History of Miami County, Ohio published in 1880 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Miami County, Ohio History and Genealogy
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