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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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D. B. EARHART, teacher, Fletcher, was born in Brown Township, Miami Co., Feb 16, 1841; he was raised to agricultural pursuits, and his early education was acquired in the district school; he attended the high schools of Troy and Piqua, thereby amply preparing himself for the profession of teaching; this has been his entire occupation for several years; he is now located in the village of Fletcher, where he has charge of the schools of that place. His nuptials with Elizabeth Weatherhead were celebrated in 1867; the issue of the union are: Effie E., Myrtle C., deceased, Clara M., deceased, and Wilber S.; Mrs. Earhart was born in Lost Creek Township, Miami Co., and is a daughter of James and Elinore (Sayers) Weatherhead.
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