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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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ROBERT N. HARWOOD, farmer; P. O. Covington; his father, John Harwood, was a native of England; came to America in 1832, located at Saratoga, N.Y., and, in 1854, came to Meigs Co., Ohio, living there until 1862, when he removed to this county. The subject of this sketch was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., Aug. 1, 1840; he came here with his parents; was raised a farmer, and is now engaged in that pursuit; Mr. Harwood is living a single life.
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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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