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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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JOHN H. SCHWABLE, proprietor of Turpen House billiard hall and sample room, Greenville, Ohio; born in Seneca Co., Ohio, March 10, 1850; he was left an orphan when quite young, and has since made his way through the world alone; when 10 years of age, he went to Piqua, Miami Co., and after attending the public schools two years, learned, and worked at the baker’s trade five years, and in 1872 came to Greenville, and for five years was employed as clerk of the Wagner House; in November, 1877, he purchased his present place of business, which he has since successfully followed. Mr. Schwable is very genial, gentlemanly and courteous to his large and increasing trade, and gives his personal attention to his business in all its details. Upon the 24th of April, 1877, he was united in marriage with Mary Haas; she was born in Germany; they have two children, Henry L. and Frank J.
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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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