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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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JACOB LINK, farmer; P. O. Piqua; is a son of David Link, of Montgomery Co., Ohio, who came to his death by cramp while bathing in the Miami River. Jacob Link was born in Montgomery Co. Jan. 30, 1831; grew to manhood upon a farm, and, when 20 years old, began the business of running a thrashing machine; he ran the first machine in Montgomery Co., and has followed the business most every season up to the present time. He served as Trustee in Montgomery Co. during the whole time of the late war, and has held the same office in this township. His marriage with Miss Sarah D., daughter of Jacob Darner, of Maryland, was celebrated Feb. 23, 1853; they had eleven children, eight living— Calvin, Charles E., D. B., Francis Do William H., Oscar H., Emma May and Samuel J. Mr. Link has 157 acres of land.
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