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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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J. V. GIFFIN, farmer; P. O. Covington. J. V. Giffin, a son of S. B. Giffin, whose biography appears in this work, was born in Warren Co., Ohio, Jan. 22, 1831; when 16 years of age, he learned the trade of a wagon-maker, and has worked at the business for over thirty years; in 1852, he moved to Logansport, Ind., lived there nine years, then removed to Miami Co., Ohio; he has been engaged in farming for the last three years; has a small farm about one mile southwest of Covington, and also a residence in Covington. He married Miss Annie N., a daughter of Joseph Young, March 10, 1858. They had five children— Samuel J., Schuyler O., Ida May, Mattie B. and George E. Mr. Giffin has served as Mayor of Covington for three years and seven months.
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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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