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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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WM. J. McKNIGHT, farmer; P. O. Piqua; who was born in Shelby Co., Ohio, Aug. 18, 1837, is a son of Joseph and Mary McKnight; he was brought up on a farm, and has always followed that business. On the 12th of October, 1858, he married Elizabeth A. Bull; she died May 6, 1868, leaving three children— Joseph T. (born April 5, 1860), W. R. (born March 23, 1862), and E. E. (born March 21, 1864); the two older are attending school at Ada, Harding Co., Ohio; at the death of his wife, Mr. McKnight’s sister stayed with him and kept house, taking care of the children until Jan. 4, 1871. He was again united in marriage with Mary E. Morrow, daughter of James and Mary Morrow, residents of Shelby Co., who was born Nov. 12, 1838; the fruits of this union are three children— Ida L. (born July 6, 1873), Araminta (born Feb. 25, 1875), Mary L. (born July 25, 1877). Mr. and Mrs. McKnight and the two sons are worthy members of the United Presbyterian 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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