Biographies
JOHN FLINNER, eldest son of John and Annie FLINNER, was born in Germany, in 1833, came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Lancaster township, Butler county, where John grew to manhood. He attended the common schools of Lancaster township and worked upon his father's farm until the death of the latter, when he inherited a portion of the original homestead. In 1858 he married Catherine HEYL, a daughter of Martin and Christina HEYL, to which union have been born the following children: Annie; Mary, wife of Walter BOYER; John; Catherine, deceased; Willie H., deceased; Albert; David; Samuel A.; and Lydia C. Mr. FLINNER cultivates the farm of 100 acres upon which he lives, and also owns another farm of 108 acres in Muddy Creek township. Politically, he is a Democrat, has filled the office of supervisor, and has always taken a commendable interest in public affairs. He is one of the prosperous and enterprising farmers of his township.
Biographies
JOHN FLINNER, eldest son of John and Annie FLINNER, was born in Germany, in 1833, came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Lancaster township, Butler county, where John grew to manhood. He attended the common schools of Lancaster township and worked upon his father's farm until the death of the latter, when he inherited a portion of the original homestead. In 1858 he married Catherine HEYL, a daughter of Martin and Christina HEYL, to which union have been born the following children: Annie; Mary, wife of Walter BOYER; John; Catherine, deceased; Willie H., deceased; Albert; David; Samuel A.; and Lydia C. Mr. FLINNER cultivates the farm of 100 acres upon which he lives, and also owns another farm of 108 acres in Muddy Creek township. Politically, he is a Democrat, has filled the office of supervisor, and has always taken a commendable interest in public affairs. He is one of the prosperous and enterprising farmers of his township.
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