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Born 1848
From The history of Clinton County, Ohio, containing a history of the county; its townships, cities, towns, etc.; general and local statistics; portraits of early settlers and prominent men; history of the (1882)
ALFRED A. LINTON, merchant, Clarksville, son of James and Ann M. (Hadley) Linton, was born in this township May 15, 1848. He was reared on a farm till eighteen years of age, when he became a clerk for his father, who had a general store in Clarksville. After clerking several years, he was admitted as a partner in the firm known as J. & A. A. Linton. They continued together three years, when James, the senior member, retired, giving his son, John II., his interest in the business; the firm was then known as Linton Brothers three years, when Alfred bought his brother’s interest February 1, 1877, and has continued alone since. He has a fine brick store, corner of Main and Second streets, two stories, 80x22 feet, slate roof,, which is the finest building in the village, where he carries a well-selected stock of dry goods, boots, shoes, ready-made clothing, hats, caps, notions, etc., valued at $8,000. JHe was married in Richmond, Ind., April 23, 1873, to Henrietta, daughter of Allen arid Ann Hazard. They have three children — James C., Leroy and Benjamin B. Mr. Linton has a fine brick residence on Second street. Himself and wife are members of the Friends’ Churchy
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