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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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DAVID A. KESSLER, farmer; P. O. West Milton; born in this township in the year 1839; is a son of Henry and Sarena Kessler. Our subject was reared on his father’s farm, where he labored till his 21st year; in 1859, he was married to Lydia C. Pearce, by whom he has eight children, all living, viz., Sarah J., now Mrs. Lemuel Younce; Gainor H., Charley E., Sarena E., Delia A., David D., Marcellus and George F.; Mrs. Kessler is a daughter of Gainor and Jane Peirce; her mother is dead, but her father is living and resides in West Milton, being one of the prominent and influential men of the township. After his marriage, Mr. Kessler carried on his father-in-law’s farm for eight years; afterward, he purchased 72 acres of land, on which he now resides; his land is all in a good state of cultivation, and well improved, being the reward of his industry and good management; in offices, he has held his full share, having served as Trustee for eight years, and is the present incumbent, and also held the office of School Director for many years. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church, with which they have been connected for ten years; both are exemplary Christian people; she was born in 1839.
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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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