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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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M. M. JEFFERIS, farmer; P. O. German. The subject of this memoir is a native of this township; born within one-fourth mile of where he now resides Jan. 8, 1833; he is the son of D. L. Jefferis, whose sketch appears in the memoir of Squire J.; he was brought up to farm labor and remained at home till his marriage, which he celebrated with Miss Louisa Chenoweth, April 6, 1855; the marriage ceremony was solemnized by A. Hiller, J. P.; Mrs. J. is the daughter of Thos. F. Chenoweth, whose sketch appears in those of Washington Township; after his marriage, he located where he now lives; he has a well-improved farm of 160 acres, under a good state of cultivation; he has erected on it the finest two-story brick residence in the township, and has with it all the conveniences which could be desired; he is no office-seeker, but has been elected to the office of Township Trustee. Mr. and Mrs. J. are the parents of twelve children— Franklin W., born Jan. 18, 1856, deceased July 31, 1863; Orlinda, Jr., April 6, 1857, deceased Aug. 4, 1858; Victoria I., Jan. 7, 1859, recently married; Laura Ellen, March 12, 1861, recently married; Mary J., Sept. 9, 1863; Lorinda A., May 21, 1865, deceased Sept. 21, 1871; Chas. T., Aug. 8, 1868; Emma C. E., Jan. 6, 1871; Flora May, Oct. 2, 1872; Elmer D., June 24, 1874; Edward R., Nov. 18, 1876; Homer L., March 21, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. J. have their connection with the Universalist Church at Palestine.
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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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