Lincoln Family - James Henry Lincoln - Biography

JAMES HENRY LINCOLN

James J. Lincoln has since 1898 filled the office of postmaster of Franklin Grove and has proven a faithful and efficient incumbent of that position. He is a native son of the community, born December 12, 1862, his parents being Henry and Helen M. (Nay) Lincoln, natives of Genesee County, New York. The father came to Illinois in 1847 and after residing for some time in Kendall County moved in 1852 to Franklin Grove, where he established himself in the mercantile business. In 1860 he built a substantial stone store and for many years thereafter remained one of the leading business men of the community, winning an enviable reputation for integrity and honor in all business and personal relations. In 1896 he retired from active life and his death occurred in 1904, he having survived his wife since 1893.

James H. Lincoln is one of a family of four children. He was reared at home and acquired his education in the public schools of Franklin Grove. After he attained his majority his father admitted him into partnership in the mercantile business and he retained this connection until the enterprise was disposed of in1896. In 1898 he was appointed by President McKinley, postmaster of Franklin Grove and he has since held this position, which he fills with credit and ability.

On the 12th of November, 1890, Mr. Lincoln was united in marriage to Miss Marth J. Bill, a native of Lee County and a daughter of Charles B. and Catherine (Woodruff) Bill, natives of Ohio, who came to Illinois at an early date, both passing away in this state. Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln attend the Methodist Episcopal Church and are widely and favorably known in Franklin Grove. Mr. Lincoln owns in addition to his home here the business building, which his father erected in 1860 and one hundred and sixty acres of land in Linn County , Kansas. He is connected fraternally with Grove Camp, No. 45, M.W.A., and has filled all of the chairs in Franklin Lodge, No.   504, K.P. He gives his political allegiance to the Republican party. The public trust reposed in him has never been neglected in the slightest degree and his fidelity to honorable, manly principles has ever won for him the good will and friendship of those with whom he has been brought in contact. [Source. 1914 History of Lee County, Illinois, Vol. 2, by Frank E. Stevens, transcribed by Karen Holt]

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