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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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HAVILAH COPPOCK, broker and dealer in stock, West Milton; born in 1843; is a son of James Coppock, one of the early pioneers of Miami Co. Havilah was reared on his father’s farm, his early days being spent in a manner incident to youth, and, after years had developed his strength and frame, he became a valuable auxiliary to his father in the labors of the farm. At the age of 20, he began life for himself, and engaged in farming and dealing in stock till 1879, at which time he rented his farm, which consists of 83 acres, and moved to this place, since when he has dealt largely in stock. Dec. 29, 1868, he was married to Mary, a daughter of John Porter, by whom he has had three children, all of whom are living, viz., Wilson, born Oct 17, 1869; Louis, born Aug. 9, 1871; Leon A., born Aug. 15, 1874. He was Assessor of the township in the years 1878 and 1879. Mrs. Coppock was born May 23, 1847.
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