Cyrus Linton

As printed in 1882

CYRUS LINTON, grocer and pioneer dealer in grain and coal in Wilmington, was born on Todd’s Fork, in Union Township, April 17, 1825. His father, Nathan Liuton, was a native of Pennsylvania. In ISO 1. he visited Ohio, and in his wanderings over the State visited what is now Clinton County. lie was favorably impressed with the appearance of the country “ thereabouts,” and its few but sociable inhabitants, and the following year removed his family to Waynesville. In 1303 or 180.5, he removed to Union Township. He vTas a weaver by trade, also a surveyor, and for many years served the county in the latter capacity. He died on the old homestead in 1855. mourned by a host of life-long friends and acquaintances. Mr. Linton’s mother was Rachel Smith, a native of Virginia or Tennessee. She departed this life in 1859. The subject of this sketch was reared a “ farmer’s boy” and resided on the old homestead until the spring of 18G4. He then removed to Wilmington, where he has since resided. He was probably among the first to deal largely in coal and grain in the village, and his operations have always met with reasonable success. He also owns a grocery store near the depot of the C. & M. V. R. R. On September 15, 1870, Mr. Linton's son, Samuel S., was admitted to a full partnership in the business, and the firm name has since been C. Linton & Son. Mr. Linton has always manifested a lively interest in the welfare of his native county, and has filled the greater portion of the elective offices in the township, being politically a Republican. He served as President of the Agricultural Board of Clinton County, four years; one term as County Commissioner; several terms as Trustee; and eight years as Councilman of Wilmington. He was married, in 1847, to Lydia Harvey, a native of this county. One child was given them — Samuel S. Mrs. Linton died in the spring of 1852, and in the fall of 1853, Mr. Linton married Eliza, daughter of Jonathan Hadley, an honored pioneer of Clinton County. Three children were sent to bless this union — Olive, Lydia and Edwin C. Mr. Linton’s wife and family have birthrights in the Society of Friends. Mr. Linton is the owner of the old homestead, in Union Township, consisting of 123 acres, valued at 860 per acre.

As printed in 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). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.