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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 12 January 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Turtlecreek Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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JOHN L. SWINK, farmer; P. O. Red Lion; was born in Augusta Co., Va., July 14, 1836. His father, Enos J. Swink, was born in Virginia, April 7, 1811. and his mother in the same State, June 30, 1814. They were both descendants of English families who emigrated to America at an early day. Our subject was educated in the schools of Virginia, and since his removal to this county has followed the occupation of farmer. He was married to Miss Orphia Lincoln, daughter of Isaac and Mary (Seaman) Lincoln, natives of Warren County, where Mrs. Swink was born on the 17th of August, 1836. Their marriage was blessed with four children, viz.: Werten L., who was born June 17, 1862, and died Nov. 7, 1877; David R.. born March 30, 1867, and died Aug. 16. 1869; Elizabeth, born Aug. 10. 1877, and Clarence, born April 10, 1879. Mr. Swink owns a farm of 50 acres, which he has worked with much success. He is a Republican, and a strong temperance advocate, and bears the respect and esteem of his community. |
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