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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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JOSEPH DENNISTON, farmer; P. O. Union City, Ind.; son of Samuel and Sarah Denniston; he was born in Jackson Township of this county, Feb. 7, 1836; the parents of Mr. D., settled in this county as early as 1807, and may be truthfully termed “early pioneers.” Mr. Denniston was married to Anna Money, in Jay Co., Ind., Sept 28, 1858; they have nine children, namely, Sarah J., Senath E., William C. L., Mary Olive, Azore C., David L., Nancy E., Frederick and Joseph Roland. Mr. Denniston’s farm of 268 acres is located in Sec. 28, 29 and 32, of this township, 180 acres of which are under cultivation; his residence, built February, 1869, is located on Sec. 29.

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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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