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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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JAMES T. HERMAN, farmer; P. O. Troy; born in Clark Co., Ohio, July 4, 1848; is a son of Lawson D. and Hannah (Rall) Herman, also born in Ohio, the grandparents being from Maryland and New Jersey; Lawson and wife were the parents of nine children; three are living, viz., John Wesley, Mary Louisa and James T.; Lawson D. Herman lost his wife in 1849; in 1852, he married Elizabeth, daughter of John Flinn, of whom mention is made in the sketch of Benjamin Flinn; by this marriage they had one child, viz., Lawson A.; Mr. Herman, the father, lived in Clark and Miami Cos.; he started in life very poor, his only capital being good health, energy and a determination to gain a home and the comforts of life; in this he was successful, as he became owner of 400 acres of land and some $10,000 in money besides; he was born March 2, 1807, and died in Clark Co. Feb. 2, 1874. Our subject lived with his father till 25 years of age; on Jan. 25, 1874, he was united in marriage with Margaret M., daughter of George and Ruth Ann Mumford; by this union they have three children, viz., Anna Bertha, Charlie Wilbert and James Edward; Mr. Herman, after his marriage, located upon the farm where he now lives, and commenced in a log cabin; he has everything in good repair, fine new buildings erected and all the conveniences required for a pleasant home.

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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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