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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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J. P. COFFIELD, grain and grocery dealer; P. O. Fletcher; is located on the C., C. & I. C. R, where he has been favorably known for the past six years; in connection with the above business, he has the care and management of the freight, ticket and express office, being also a telegraph operator; he was born in Clark Co., Ohio, in 1845, where he grew to manhood on a farm; in his boyhood days, he acquired a common education, which was afterward cultivated and improved in schools of higher grade; his attention during life has been directed to the profession of teaching, which he followed ten years in Clark, Greene and Miami Cos.; since 1874, he has been permanently located in this county. He was married to Corilla McAllister Feb. 18, 1879; she was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, June 14, 1856.
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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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