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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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H. L. LEHMAN, farmer; P. O. West Milton. Henry L. Lehman is a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Miami in June, 1852; in 1854, his wedding was celebrated, he leading to the marriage altar Miss Catharine Kellar; his trade is that of a miller, and, during his early residence in this country, he followed this business; in 1856, he purchased the fine farm upon which he now resides, since which time his attention has been devoted to agriculture; they have seven children living— Daniel, Mary E., Samuel C., John, Annie, Emma and David; Henry is not living; David is the husband of Miss Alga Haines, and resides in Marshall Co., Ind.; Mr. Lehman owns 135 acres of land, and upon it is a splendid orchard, small fruits, etc., of every variety known in this climate; he has the finest sorghum mill in the county, and the best and latest improved machinery; both himself and wife belong to the “Church of God;” three terms he has held the office of School Director in his district; his sons cultivate the farm, and Mr. Lehman lives at his ease; they are surrounded with comforts on every hand, and are both good and useful members of society; he is also considered one of the best theologians belonging to his church, and is also well posted on the current topics of the day.
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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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