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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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JOHN M. CAVEN, farmer; P. O. Piqua; was born in Spring Creek Township Dec. 9, 1848; was a son of John and Asenath (Ross) Caven; John Caven was born June 7, 1812, and died Jan. 5, 1872, on the farm now owned by his widow, and which he had improved; they were the parents of six children— Mary A. (born Oct. 26, 1834), George R. (born Nov. 15, 1836), Sarah E. (born Dec. 5, 1840), Margaret J. (born March 26, 1843), John M. and Asenath Ortensa (twins, born April 21, 1853); John has always remained at home, and since the death of his father has carried on the farm, giving his mother all necessary assistance.
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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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