JOHN A. LINN, farmer; P. O. Kilbourne; son of Phillip Linn, now of Clackamas Co., Oregon; his mother's name (prior to her marriage) was Mahala McDaniel; they are natives of Bourbon Co., Ky., and were among the early pioneers in Brown Co. In the summer of 1865, they moved to their present place of abode in Oregon. John has since made a trip to that country and would have located but for his wife's unwillingness to leave her native State. He was born Oct. 30,1843, and, in his 20th year, he married Nancy Briggs, who was born in August, 1845; daughter of William Briggs; they have five children:  William E., Minnie, Annie, Eugene and Jennie. Mr. Linn is a man of energy, and a hard worker, and has been successful so far. Mr. Linn is a member of Kinder Lodge, A., F. & A. M., Brown Co.



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