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Below is a family biography included in The History of Darke 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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ELIJAH THATCHER, farmer; P. O. Arcanum; was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., Aug. 31, 1828, and is the fourth son of Moses and Mary (Wert) Thatcher, the former born in New York Oct. 6, 1804, the latter in New Jersey Nov. 10, 1807; ten children are the fruits of this union, viz.: George R., born March 30, 1832; Nathaniel, born Feb. 2, 1834; Godfrey, March 10, 1836; Moses, Dec. 28, 1840; Mary A., March 21, 1843; Loraine, Aug. 30, 1846; Sarah E., Feb. 3, 1849; Charlotte, June 8, 1850; John P., July 7, 1854. The parents and five children are deceased. Elijah remained at home principally through life, and in the year 1844 came with the family to Darke Co., where he has since resided; he is the only child living that has not united in marriage. In the year 1860, he commenced life for himself, and since then has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. Having started with nothing, he has since, by industry and economy, become the possessor of 40 acres of land in Sec. 22, Twin Township, which is well improved and under good cultivation; it is valued at about $3,000. During the last days of his parents, he performed a child’s duty by caring for them. In the late rebellion, he did his share in the field of war, and now lives a quiet life on the home farm of his sister.
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This family biography is one of 659 biographies included in The History of Darke County, Ohio published in 1880 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Darke County, Ohio History and Genealogy
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