Exhibit 16.1

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August 2, 2024

 

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC 20549

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

We have read Item 4.01 of Form 8‐K dated August 2, 2024 of Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. and are in agreement with the statements therein concerning Forvis Mazars, LLP. We have no basis to agree or disagree with other statements of the registrant contained therein.

 

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Forvis Mazars, LLP

Fort Wayne, Indiana