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Below is a family biography included in The History of Darke 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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JOHN KECKLER, farmer; P. O. Weaver’s Station; is a Buckeye by birth; was born in Fairfield Co. in 1826; was raised on a farm and learned the blacksmith’s trade when grown, and worked at it several years; came to Darke Co. in 1861; resided in Neave Township; purchased the farm where he now resides in 1871. Nearly all the public improvements made in Darke Co. have been done since his residence here. Mr. Keckler is one of the substantial citizens, and has occupied several public positions of responsibility. His marriage with Catherine Friesner was celebrated in 1851 in Fairfied Co.; they had three children—all now married; two— Ephraim and Elizabeth —are residents of Darke Co. Mrs. Keckler’s decease occurred in 1856. Mr. Keckler and Mrs. Julia A. (Dunaway) Reynolds were married in Allen Co., Ohio, May 26, 1859; she was born in Pennsylvania in 1828; her marriage with Geo. Reynolds was celebrated in Wells Co., Ind., Jan. 17, 1851; his death occurred in Allen Co:, Ohio, in 1857. Mr. and Mrs. Keckler have five children— Simon B., William H., John W., Emma and James W.; all are still members of the family household.
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This family biography is one of 659 biographies included in The History of Darke County, Ohio published in 1880 by W. H. Beers & Co. For the complete description, click here: Darke County, Ohio History and Genealogy
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