During an almost ten-year period, the Botkin family faced two awful tragedies. Today, we take a look at the horrific consequences of suicide and steam.
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Year: 1910; Census Place: Lima Ward 2, Allen, Ohio; Roll: T624_1151; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 1375164
Year: 1930; Census Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2341585
Year: 1940; Census Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03251; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 94-10
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