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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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SAMUEL COATE, farmer; P. O. Pleasant Hill; is a son of Henry Coate and was born in Newton Township in 1840. His boyhood was passed on a farm, and he thus early became accustomed to the art of farming, which has always been his occupation. His early education was limited to the common schools of his day. His mother was taken from him, by death, when he was only 6 weeks old, after which he was placed under the care of his aunt until he reached the age of 10; at this time he returned to his father’s, where he passed the remaining years of his minority. He was united in marriage with Miss Nannie A. Barker May 5, 1863, she is a native of Boone Co., Ind., born in 1843. Mr. and Mrs. C. were the parents of three children, of whom one is deceased. They are both members of the Friends’ Church.
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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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