Notizen zu dieser Person
624 UNION COUNTY, OHIO.
ROBERT A. LINN.
Robert A. Linn was born in Miami county, September 12, 1849, but
most of his active life has been spent in Union county where he now resides.
He holds a conspicuous place among the successful business men and public-
spirited citizens of the community. He is a son of Aaron and Eliza (Clark)
Linn, natives of Pickaway county. Aaron Hankinson Linn, who was born
in New Jersey, December 4, 1815, was a son of Robert and Elizabeth Linn,
the father being born in Jay county, Indiana, coming to Ohio with the early
settlers of the county in which he located. His wife, Eliza, was born in New
York state, December 12, 1812. The father of our subject had a family of
nine children. Nancy, Harriet, William and Sarah are deceased. Isabella,
Robert A., Ellen, Madie and George are living. The subject's paternal
grandfather Linn was born in New Jersey and his wife, whose maiden name
was Elizabeth Blue, was a native of Indiana. The maternal grandparents,
John C. and Elizabeth Clark, were born, respectively, on August 12, 1792,
and February 20, 1794.
Robert A. Linn worked on the farm as a boy and for the greater pan
of his life. His early education was obtained in the district schools of
Staunton township. He learned the blacksmith trade and worked at that
trade for several years after he was grown. He followed the trade for
some time in Iowa and then went to Kansas where he was connected with the
Sante Fe railroad. Later he gave up that position and came to Union county
about twenty-three years ago and went back to the farm, the occupation of
his early years. He bought a farm of seventy-two acres in this county and
made his home there until about six years ago. In the meantime he bought a
hardware store in Raymond, Ohio, which is operated by his son-in-law,
Harold Evans.
Mr. Linn was married, September 28, 1882, to Sarah A. Danforth, a
daughter of Jeremiah and Mary (Smith) Danforth. Jeremiah Danforth
was born in Licking county, Ohio, and was the son of David and Anna
(Stephens) Danforth. The elder Danforth came from Vermont and was
a soldier in the War of 1812. His parents were Peter and Elizabeth Dan-
forth. Peter was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. Jeremiah Danforth,
the father of Mrs. Linn, had four children, all born in Union county, Ohio.
Their names were Thomas C, Eliza J. (deceased). Sarah A. and David S.
Robert A. Linn has an adopted daughter. Lottie Lloyd, who has been
reared and educated by Mr. Linn as one of the family. She married Harold
Evans and has one child, Robert L. Mr. Linn also has one son, Rolla, who
is married and has two daughters and one son, Margaret, Frances and
Ralph S,
Mr. and Mrs. Linn are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and
actively interested in its affairs. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and
is an influential member of the order. In politics, Mr. Linn is a Republican
and is an active worker for the success of that party in all the political cam-
paigns. He is at present the superintendent and general manager of the
Union county infirmary, having been appointed to this position by the county
commissioners.
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1850 in Elizabeth, Miami Co, Ohio
Aaron Lynn, 35, labour, b Ohio
Eliza, 35, b New York
Nancy Jane, 12, b Ohio
Sarah E, 10, b Ohio
Harriet, 7, b Ohio
Isabell, 5, b Ohio
William, 4, b Ohio
Robert, 2, b Ohio
1860 in Staunton, Miami, Ohio
A H Linn, 45, farmer, b Ohio
Eliza, 48, b New York
Harriet, 20, b Ohio
Isabella, 16, b Ohio
William, 14, b Ohio
Robert, 12, b Ohio
Ellen, 10, b Ohio
Mary, 7, b Ohio
George, 4, b Ohio
1870 in Staunton, Miami, Ohio
Aaron H Linn, 54, farmer, b Ohio
Eliza A, 57, keeps house, b New York
Robert, 21, works on farm, b Ohio
Ellen M, 19, at home, b Ohio
Molly, 17, at home, b Ohio
George, 14, at home, b Ohio
1880 in Liberty, Union, Ohio
A. H. Linn, 69, farmer, b Ohio, father b Ohio, mother b Kentucky
Eliza, 60, keeping home, b Ohio, parents b Ohio
Robert A, 26, single, farmer, b Ohio
Madie E, 24, single, b Ohio
George E, 21, single, music teacher, b Ohio
Lida Gockle, 13, b Ohio
George Orahood, 26, single, farm labourer, b Ohio
Ambrose Shell, 18, single, farm labourer b Ohio?
1900 in York, Union Co, Ohio
Robert A Lynn, 50, farmer, b Ohio
Sarah A, 48, wife, b Ohio
Lottie, 7, daughter, at school, b Ohio
Roley R, 21, son, farm labour, b Ohio
1910 in Paris, Union Co, Ohio
Robert A Linn, 60, superintendent, farmer, b Ohio
Sarah A, 56, matron, b Ohio
Lotta L, 17, daughter, b Ohio
plus infirmary inmates
1920 in York, Union Co, Ohio
Robert A Linn, 70, farmer, b Ohio
Sarah A, 64, wife, b Ohio
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Robert Linn, "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953"
Name: Robert Linn
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 03 May 1922
Event Place: York, Union, Ohio
Residence Place:
Address:
Gender: Male
Age: 72
Marital Status: Married
Race: white
Occupation: farming
Birth Date: 12 Sep 1849
Birthplace: Troy, Ohio
Birth Year (Estimated): 1850
Burial Date: 05 May 1922
Burial Place: Ohio
Cemetery: York Center
Father's Name: Aron Linn
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Indiana
Mother's Name: Elizabeth Clark
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey
Spouse's Name: Sarah Linn
Spouse's Titles and Terms:
File Number: fn 31103
GS Film number: 1992024
Digital Folder Number: 004022363
Image Number: 02547
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