Henry H. Blinn
One of eh really successful and admirable young men in Marion, Indiana, is Henry H. Blinn, the assistant cashier of the Marion National Bank. He has risen to his present position through hard work and a steady application to business. Although yet in his forties he has had many years of practical experience and his business ability and financial training have won for him the confidence, not only of the officials of the bank but also of the general public.
Henry H. Blinn is a son of Samuel A. Blinn and Rebecca (Raypholtz) Blinn, both of whom were born in Grant County. His parents are still living and reside on a farm in Washington Township. Henry H. Blinn was born in Franklin Township, Grant County, Indiana, on the 21st of August, 1866. he received his earlier education in the public schools of Franklin and Washington Townships, and after completing his preparatory work he entered Lebanon University at Lebanon, Ohio, where he remained for a time. After this he became a student in Valparaiso University at Valparaiso, Indiana, where he took a business course. After his education was complete Mr. Blinn spent fourteen years as a teacher in Grant County, Indiana, and in Iroquois County, Illinois. It was in 1896 that Mr. Blinn entered the business world and became deputy recorder of Grant County. He served for five years in this office and then, in 1901, became a bookkeeper in the Jason Wilson and Company Exchange Bank. This bank was later merged with the Marion National Bank and Mr. Blinn remained with the latter institution. He advanced from bookkeeper to higher offices and has now reached that of assistant cashier.
Mr. Blinn was married on September 5, 1894, to Miss Martha Nicewanger, a daughter of William H. Nicewanger of Van Buren Township and a representative of one of the prominent families of Grant County. One son, Everett W. has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Blinn.
Mr. Blinn is a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, a member of Marion Lodge No. 105. He also belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Marion Lodge No. 96. In religious matters, both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Mr. Blinn being a steward in the same. Politically Mr. Blinn holds to the Republican faith.
Submitted by: Gina Reasoner