John Clinton

    John Clinton is a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, and is one of twelve children born to Jonathan and Lettie Clinton, who were natives of Ireland. Jonathan immigrated from his native country to the United States in the year 1808, locating for a time in Pennsylvania, thence moving to Kentucky, thence to Ohio, thence, in 1832, removing to Vanderburg County, Indiana. In 1838 he came to Warrick County, where he died January 31, 1854.

    John Clinton was raised and educated by his parents, and June 8, 1854, wedded Martha M. Simpson, by whom he is the father of six children, these yet living: Catharine F., Letitia Jane, America Ann,. William G. and Mary S. The three oldest are married, their respective husbands being Alvin Powers, Herbert Morrison and T. C. Havill.

    Mr. Clinton is one of Hart Township's best farmers, as well as one of the county's most influential and respected citizens. He is the owner of 260 acres of land, a comfortable and happy home, and has been a life long Democrat in politics. Warrick County needs more of just such men to be the best in Indiana.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.