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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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H. H. MEINDERS, grocer, Piqua. Piqua, like all cities of its size, is represented with nearly every branch of business. H. H. Meinders is a native of Hanover, Germany, born July 25, 1841, and is a son of George and Harmten Meinders, both natives of the same country, where George died and she now survives; their children were twelve in number, of whom six are now living, our subject being the youngest son; he was raised to European farm life, where he obtained his education; in 1865, he emigrated to America, landing on the 2d of September in Cincinnati, engaging as farm laborer near the city two years; he then came to Piqua; after locating in this place he was variously engaged, among which we mention the employment in Cron & Co.’s furniture factory. His marriage was celebrated with Margaret Ehlers April 25, 1872; she was born in Germany Sept. 8, 1849; by this union they have three children— George, Edwin and Wesley; Mrs. Meinders is a daughter of Jacob and Anna Ehlers.
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