JOHN CONKLIN, farmer; P. 0. Kilbourne; was born in Washington Co., Ohio, April 5, 1829; son of Henry Conklin, a native of Chemung Co., N. Y.. and Eliza (Nott) Conklin, a native of Ohio. At the age of 7, John moved with his parents to this State and located in Fulton Co., remaining there about seven years; Mr. Ctmklin's early educational advantages were very limited indeed; in the spring of 1843, the family moved to Section 5 Bath Township, where they opened up a farm; John remained under the parental roof until he attained the age of 18 years, when he married Catherine Daniels; she was born March 15, 1830; she was a daughter of Washington Daniels; their marriage occurred Jan. 10, 1849; they have had fifteen children, eleven of whom are now living: Mary E., Thomas J., William H., Sallie Ann, John C., James S., Charles E., George M., Martha J., Carrie E. and Ella C. Mr. Conklin's occupation has been farming, and, by his industry, he has acquired 800 acres of land; politically, he has always been identified with the Democratic party; a man of quiet demeanor, just and upright and a good citizen.



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