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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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JACOB RIEKER, farmer; P. O. Arcanum; a son of George M. and Catherine Rieker, natives of Germany and early residents of Butler Township; Jacob is a brother-in-law to Joseph Hittle whose biography appears in the Butler Township list; he was born in Germany in 1829, and was only 2 years old when his parents brought him to the United States; they settled in Butler Township in 1831; he grew to manhood on the farm and has continued to farm ever since, residing part of the time in Butler and part in Neave Townships; he came to his present farm about seven years ago; he has just completed a very neat and commodious residence, which is well finished, and is the most elegant residence in the neighborhood. He was married in 1858 to Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel and Margaret Gebhart, who were married in Montgomery Co. and came to Darke Co. about the same time that Mr. Rieker’s parents did. Mr. and Mrs. Rieker are worthy members of the Reformed Church, and useful, respected members of society; they have had two children, both of whom died in infancy.
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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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