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Below is a family biography included in The History of Darke 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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AARON SWANK, farmer; P. O. Weaver’s Station; a “Buckeye” by birth; was born in Montgomery County in 1834; is a son of George and Susanna Swank; when about 10 years of age, he became fatherless, and was cared for by his mother and older brothers; after he became of age, he learned the carpenter’s trade, and worked at it several years. He was married in 1858 to Mahala Baker, and they removed to Indiana, but soon returned to Montgomery County, where Mrs. Swank’s death occurred in 1866; they had no children; in 1869, he married Mrs. Martha (Neely) McCool, a daughter of William Neely, who was an early settler of Neave Township; he has since resided in Darke County; came to his present residence, in Sec. 34, in 1872; they have five children— William Jacob, Lilly May, Hester, Emma and Julia Ann; Mr. and Mrs. Swank are worthy members of church, and useful, respected members of the community.
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This family biography is one of 659 biographies included in The History of Darke County, Ohio published in 1880 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Darke County, Ohio History and Genealogy
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