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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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HENRY SHROYER, deceased; was born in Bethel Township, Miami Co., Ohio, Aug. 18, 1840; his occupation was farming, and he was one of the enterprising farmers of this community, owning 225 acres of land. In 1861, he was united in marriage with Ann Eliza Kable, who was born in Osborn, Greene Co., Sept. 28, 1842. The fruits of this union are eight children— Anna Mary, born March 24, 1862; James K., born Oct. 10, 1863; Edgar C., born Nov. 6. 1866; Susan A., born Aug. 27, 1868; Sidney J., born May 26, 1870; Stanley W., born May 17, 1873; Gracie L., born May 21, 1875; and Carrie M., born June 26, 1877. Henry Shroyer departed this life March 18, 1878; his widow has since had the entire care of her children and the farm, which, by the aid of her eldest son, is managed very successfully.
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