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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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O. M. McGOWEN, liveryman, Covington. Mr. McGowen, a native of Virginia, was born in 1817; came to Ohio when a child, and lived in the vicinity of Dayton until about 1845, during which time he learned the bricklayer’s trade; he then came to Miami Co., first located near Piqua, and was engaged in farming until 1864, when he engaged in the livery business in Piqua; in August, 1865, he removed his stock to Covington, and has Continued the business here ever since. Mr. McGowen is now doing a very satisfactory business here; his stable is located on the north side of the C., C. & I. C. R. R., near the depot, where he keeps livery equipments fully equal to the demands of the place; his residence, situated on the same lot and near the stable, is a very neat and comfortable home.
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