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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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BENJAMIN IDDINGS, farmer; P. O. West Milton; one of the prominent farmers of Newton Township; is a descendant of early pioneers, and is of Scotch Irish stock; he is the son of Joseph Iddings, one of the pioneers of the Northwest Territory; our subject was born on the place where he now lives, and which has been his residence for sixty-five years; his life has been that of a farmer, and he early acquired habits of industry and economy, which have served him well throughout his life; by his unflagging perseverance and good management, he has put himself in possession of a large farm under the best of modern improvements. He has been twice married, first to Miss Barbara Hill, March 29, 1838, who is a descendant of early pioneers, and sister to Nathan and John Hill; nine children were born to this union; all are living and married; his second marriage was celebrated with Sarah A. McDowell, June 18, 1863; she was born in Dayton, Ohio, and is the daughter of Samuel and Hannah (Baker) McDowell, he a native of Pennsylvania, and she of Tennessee; two children have been born to this union, one of whom is dead, the other, Myron E., is at home with his parents. Mr. Iddings is a member of the Shiloh Christian Church.
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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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