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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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JOSIAH KNOOP, farmer; P. O. Casstown. He was born in Lost Creek Township, Miami Co., and is a son of Daniel H. and Cassie (Jackson) Knoop, whose history and biography are fully written in the sketch of Daniel H. Knoop, contained in this work; Mr. Knoop resided with his father till about thirty-three years of age. Nov. 28, 1878, he was united in marriage with Martha Fuller, daughter of James C. Fuller, who was born and raised in Clark Co., Ohio; after his marriage, Mr. Knoop settled on the farm where he now resides; here he has a beautiful location, being only a short distance from Casstown, convenient to church, school, post office, etc. Mr. Knoop has served in the office of Township Trustee; he is a member of the Lutheran Church, having been connected with it sixteen years.
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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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