Biography of Daniel A. Counts
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 1047
DANIEL A. COUNTS, farmer and miller, P.O. Range, is a son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Walker) counts, of Rockingham County, W. Va. The former was born December 1, 1780, and died January 22, 1873; and the latter was born in 1791, and died April 2, 1867. Of their thirteen children, six survive. Our subject was educated at the public schools and remained at home until 1863, when he moved onto his present farm, which consists of 328 acres. He also owns 160 acres in Southern Missouri. In April, 1863, he married Rachael Francis, by whom he has had the following children, viz.: Laura, born November 18, 1863; Jennie, born November 28, 1867; Charley, born in 1870; Edward, born in 1871; Angeline, February 3, 1872; Harry, in 1876; Orestus, in 1878; and Lewis, October 9, 1879. Mr. Counts is a genial gentleman, a practical farmer and miller, and in politics a Republican.
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Fall Genealogy Seminar
For anyone in your area who is interested in genealogy that they are invited to
the Annual Fall Seminar of Ohio Chapter Palatines to America:
Researching German Immigration in the 18th Century
Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Ramada Hotel and Conference Center
Four presentations by Marianne S. Wokeck, Ph.D., on Indentured Servitude
and Immigration to America in the 18th Century
Renowned author of Trade in Strangers
Registration Fee $45; Ohio Chapter PalAm Members Discounted Fee $39; Students ages 17-21 $20
Includes morning coffee or tea, Lunch and Gratuity.
Deadline October 4, 2010; For Late Registration add $5.
The seminar is the Culmination of German Heritage Week in Columbus
For more information visit
http://www.oh-palam.org/bookstore/images/2010fallregistrationform.pdf
or write to Ohio Chapter Palatines to America, P.O. Box 302, Worthington, OH 43085
Richard E. Hartle,
Publicity Chairman,
Ohio Chapter Palatines to America
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