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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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EDWIN J. EBY, of the firm of Eby & Bro., dentists, West Milton; was born in Pennsylvania, in 1840, where his early boyhood days were spent. At the age of 7 years, he removed to Ohio with his parents, and soon entered mercantile life, which he followed till his location here in 1866; since that time he has operated successfully in his profession. Both are gentlemen well educated in their business all operations being performed with safety, and to the satisfaction of all who patronize them. His education was received in the common schools, where a close application in study and a long experience in active business life, bespeak for him a successful and prosperous life. His marriage with Sarah E., daughter of Thomas Vore, occurred June 26, 1873. Her parents were among the early settlers of Miami Co.
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