the linn family
under construction
The Linn family in Table Rock is a large subject not yet sorted out. Thanks to Chuck Linn for information and insight.
There are three Linn brothers from Ohio buried in Pawnee County. John (1802-1873), Seaman (1806-1890), and Richard (1814-1881).
Seaman Linn is Chuck Linn's great great grandfather and is buried in Pawnee City.
The two other brothers, John and Richard, are buried in Table Rock.
John Linn (1802-1873) and his family appeared in Woodford County, Illinois in the 1860 census, including their son Thomas (1845-1892). (John was born in Ohio as was Thomas.) Thomas served in the Civil War in the 139th Illinois.
Richard Linn (1814-1881) and his family appeared in Hardin County, Iowa in the 1860 federal census, including their son James (1841-1892). (Richard was born in Ohio; James was born in Tazewell County, Illinois). James served in the Civil War in the 6th Iowa.
A host of other Linns are also buried in Table Rock and the area around it. They served Table Rock as farmers and merchants for many many years. There was Linn & Cooper (stock and grain merchants), there was Guy Linn (buying and selling eggs), and Ines Linn Madden, who ran the drugstore for many years. There was Amy Linn, daughter of Seaman Linn and the third wife of a man of many hats, Milton H. Marble of Table Rock. There was Ermina Linn (member of the Anti-Child Slavery League and wife of Thomas Linn of the 139th Illinois). All in all, there are 29 Linn family tombstones in the Table Rock Cemetery, from infants to the long-lived, including those with the maiden name of Linn.
There are three Linn brothers from Ohio buried in Pawnee County. John (1802-1873), Seaman (1806-1890), and Richard (1814-1881).
Seaman Linn is Chuck Linn's great great grandfather and is buried in Pawnee City.
The two other brothers, John and Richard, are buried in Table Rock.
John Linn (1802-1873) and his family appeared in Woodford County, Illinois in the 1860 census, including their son Thomas (1845-1892). (John was born in Ohio as was Thomas.) Thomas served in the Civil War in the 139th Illinois.
Richard Linn (1814-1881) and his family appeared in Hardin County, Iowa in the 1860 federal census, including their son James (1841-1892). (Richard was born in Ohio; James was born in Tazewell County, Illinois). James served in the Civil War in the 6th Iowa.
A host of other Linns are also buried in Table Rock and the area around it. They served Table Rock as farmers and merchants for many many years. There was Linn & Cooper (stock and grain merchants), there was Guy Linn (buying and selling eggs), and Ines Linn Madden, who ran the drugstore for many years. There was Amy Linn, daughter of Seaman Linn and the third wife of a man of many hats, Milton H. Marble of Table Rock. There was Ermina Linn (member of the Anti-Child Slavery League and wife of Thomas Linn of the 139th Illinois). All in all, there are 29 Linn family tombstones in the Table Rock Cemetery, from infants to the long-lived, including those with the maiden name of Linn.
thomas & ermina linn
Thomas Linn and wife Ermina Elizabeth Griffing Linn (1845-1892, 1846-1916), had children Charles (1871-1927), Francis 1868-1947), and Lulu Linn Conklin (1873-1927).
thomas & ermina's son charles
Charles married Susan Evaline (Eva) Johnson in 1893 and they had children Ines (1894-1871), Edwin (1906-1909), and Marvin (1911-1968).
charles & eva Linn's son marvin
charles & eva's son edwin
Table Rock Argus, July 15, 1909. (pg.5)
Death of little Edwin Linn
The news of the sudden death of little Edwin, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linn, which occurred at their home in Galt, California on Wednesday of last week, was a shock to this community. The family left here in March, to make their home in the California town and the little one was healthy and happy. He was a bright, beautiful boy, a favorite with all who knew him, and the sympathy of everybody here goes out to the sorrowing parents and sister. Up in God's eternal kingdom among those who sing around His great white throne, is a little voice which on earth learned to call the names of papa, mamma and sister and sometimes go beyond the family circle and call to "Uncle Frank", and that little voice will be calling and little hands will be beckoning earth's loved ones to the land beyond until after while there will be a "gathering home over there."
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Table Rock Argus, July 15, 1909. (pg.5)
Aunt Mina's Letter
Dear Friends- No pen can picture the heartache and loneliness of the friends here since little Edwins departure and only those who have had a similar trial can understand it. Edwin had a wide acquaintance for such a little fellow. A hearty healthy boy, their tent quote close to the sidewalk fronting a street much traveled, the sidewalk in front of them and Uncle Will's place was his play ground and every one loved the child. Old men who passed every day brought him fruit and flowers and tried in every way to win his affection and one of them came this morning saying- I ran over town to get these white flowers to put in Edwin's hand, you can't any of you miss him more than I have since he has been sick. He was not well Sunday, though none of us considered it any thing serious and had planned a fishing party and picnic for the Fourth. Edwin was counting on it as much as anyone but was sleeping when Fred Masters and Will's folks started off and Charley's would not think of going and taking him on a jaunt like that even if he was better. Inez would not go and knowing home was the best place for me we spent the day at home. Sunday night was made hideous with firecrackers, even during service, at night they evidently intended to scare folks out by firing them all around the church and set off one giant firecracker in the vestibule of the church. Automobiles loaded with people were on the road night and day for three days. Edwin slept most of the time and at 5 the fishing party returned with a fine mess of fish, black bass, carp and catfish.
Monday he did not seem so well and the Dr. was summoned but he seemed to think it would yield to ordinary treatment but advised moving him to Will's on Tuesday on account of the heat in the tent during the middle of the day, so although everything that could be done was done, but it was not to be our way. He was wise beyond his years, astonishing everyone by his quaint sayings and only a day or two before his illness he stood up by the piano and sang without any accompaniment the song Lulu had taught him to sing as she played usually, but at her request he sang it alone so plainly that anyone could hear and understand and the company was delighted.
I am Jesus little lamb,
Happy all day long I am,
He will keep me safe I know,
For I'm his lamb.
There could not anything have happened to show then the sympathy and appreciation of the whole community. There was a continuous stream of callers with flowers and not half of them could be shown in the picture. Old and young brought their offerings and even strangers came and mingled their tears around the little coffin. A short service was held at the house at 2 o'clock. A quartet sang "Safe In the Arms of Jesus" and Beautiful Beckoning Hands." Our regular pastor is away in Seattle but a dear old white haired minister gave such a comforting talk and wept as if it were his own for he comes here often and dearly loved the child. Our little angel has found his wings and we know it is well with the child.
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Table Rock Argus, July 29, 1909. (pg.5)
Aunt Mina's Letter
We are all about our accustomed duties, trying to make the best and most of life. Lulu had taught Edwin to sing a little song to her accompanied on the piano, but one afternoon only a day or two before he was taken ill, we had company and Lulu asked him to sing it and said, "You can sing it alone this time." and he did so without hesitation. We have a neighbor who has been ill for some time with heart disease and dropsy set in till his limbs are swelled so he can't wear any clothes- just has to be wrapped in blankets or sheets- so presents a gruesome appearance, but he wanted to see and hear Edwin sing, so his little girl came to get him. Edwin went with Gladys into the room where her father was, then with a wondering look, said: "I'm afraid of him, but I'll sing for you." so he stepped out into the hall and sung it there.
Edwin
A few short months to us 'twas given
To see how near is earth to heaven,
A moment to hold in fond embrace,
One of those angels who behold God's face.
Not a soul we know, man, woman or child,
E'er looked on that sweet face and smiled
But they met a cheerful, trusting gaze,
And loved his winsome words and ways.
We have seen the look of sad surprise
That beamed from the depths of his bright blue eyes
As he gazed on the fearsome wrecks of sin,
And childish instinct strong within.
Said, "I'm afraid of him, but I'll sing for you."
So ever willing his part to do
Alone or in the dark home here,
He sang his little song for all.
I am Jesus' little lamb,
Happy all day long, I am.
He will keep me safe, I know
For I'm his lamb.
Safe within the heavenly fold,
Treasure dearer far than gold
Waits our coming home at last,
All lifes' woe and danger past.
Surely of such is the kingdom of heaven
May he prove the little lump of leaven.
The Savior's ( ) of seasoning salt
That shall flavor the town of Galt.
-E.E. Linn
Death of little Edwin Linn
The news of the sudden death of little Edwin, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Linn, which occurred at their home in Galt, California on Wednesday of last week, was a shock to this community. The family left here in March, to make their home in the California town and the little one was healthy and happy. He was a bright, beautiful boy, a favorite with all who knew him, and the sympathy of everybody here goes out to the sorrowing parents and sister. Up in God's eternal kingdom among those who sing around His great white throne, is a little voice which on earth learned to call the names of papa, mamma and sister and sometimes go beyond the family circle and call to "Uncle Frank", and that little voice will be calling and little hands will be beckoning earth's loved ones to the land beyond until after while there will be a "gathering home over there."
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Table Rock Argus, July 15, 1909. (pg.5)
Aunt Mina's Letter
Dear Friends- No pen can picture the heartache and loneliness of the friends here since little Edwins departure and only those who have had a similar trial can understand it. Edwin had a wide acquaintance for such a little fellow. A hearty healthy boy, their tent quote close to the sidewalk fronting a street much traveled, the sidewalk in front of them and Uncle Will's place was his play ground and every one loved the child. Old men who passed every day brought him fruit and flowers and tried in every way to win his affection and one of them came this morning saying- I ran over town to get these white flowers to put in Edwin's hand, you can't any of you miss him more than I have since he has been sick. He was not well Sunday, though none of us considered it any thing serious and had planned a fishing party and picnic for the Fourth. Edwin was counting on it as much as anyone but was sleeping when Fred Masters and Will's folks started off and Charley's would not think of going and taking him on a jaunt like that even if he was better. Inez would not go and knowing home was the best place for me we spent the day at home. Sunday night was made hideous with firecrackers, even during service, at night they evidently intended to scare folks out by firing them all around the church and set off one giant firecracker in the vestibule of the church. Automobiles loaded with people were on the road night and day for three days. Edwin slept most of the time and at 5 the fishing party returned with a fine mess of fish, black bass, carp and catfish.
Monday he did not seem so well and the Dr. was summoned but he seemed to think it would yield to ordinary treatment but advised moving him to Will's on Tuesday on account of the heat in the tent during the middle of the day, so although everything that could be done was done, but it was not to be our way. He was wise beyond his years, astonishing everyone by his quaint sayings and only a day or two before his illness he stood up by the piano and sang without any accompaniment the song Lulu had taught him to sing as she played usually, but at her request he sang it alone so plainly that anyone could hear and understand and the company was delighted.
I am Jesus little lamb,
Happy all day long I am,
He will keep me safe I know,
For I'm his lamb.
There could not anything have happened to show then the sympathy and appreciation of the whole community. There was a continuous stream of callers with flowers and not half of them could be shown in the picture. Old and young brought their offerings and even strangers came and mingled their tears around the little coffin. A short service was held at the house at 2 o'clock. A quartet sang "Safe In the Arms of Jesus" and Beautiful Beckoning Hands." Our regular pastor is away in Seattle but a dear old white haired minister gave such a comforting talk and wept as if it were his own for he comes here often and dearly loved the child. Our little angel has found his wings and we know it is well with the child.
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Table Rock Argus, July 29, 1909. (pg.5)
Aunt Mina's Letter
We are all about our accustomed duties, trying to make the best and most of life. Lulu had taught Edwin to sing a little song to her accompanied on the piano, but one afternoon only a day or two before he was taken ill, we had company and Lulu asked him to sing it and said, "You can sing it alone this time." and he did so without hesitation. We have a neighbor who has been ill for some time with heart disease and dropsy set in till his limbs are swelled so he can't wear any clothes- just has to be wrapped in blankets or sheets- so presents a gruesome appearance, but he wanted to see and hear Edwin sing, so his little girl came to get him. Edwin went with Gladys into the room where her father was, then with a wondering look, said: "I'm afraid of him, but I'll sing for you." so he stepped out into the hall and sung it there.
Edwin
A few short months to us 'twas given
To see how near is earth to heaven,
A moment to hold in fond embrace,
One of those angels who behold God's face.
Not a soul we know, man, woman or child,
E'er looked on that sweet face and smiled
But they met a cheerful, trusting gaze,
And loved his winsome words and ways.
We have seen the look of sad surprise
That beamed from the depths of his bright blue eyes
As he gazed on the fearsome wrecks of sin,
And childish instinct strong within.
Said, "I'm afraid of him, but I'll sing for you."
So ever willing his part to do
Alone or in the dark home here,
He sang his little song for all.
I am Jesus' little lamb,
Happy all day long, I am.
He will keep me safe, I know
For I'm his lamb.
Safe within the heavenly fold,
Treasure dearer far than gold
Waits our coming home at last,
All lifes' woe and danger past.
Surely of such is the kingdom of heaven
May he prove the little lump of leaven.
The Savior's ( ) of seasoning salt
That shall flavor the town of Galt.
-E.E. Linn
eva linn's birthday yielded family information
TABLE ROCK ARGUS, Feb. 22, 1962.
OBSERVES 88TH BIRTHDAY AT HER HOME FEB. 19.
Susan E. Linn, better known as "Eva", quietly celebrated her 88th birthday at her home in Table Rock, Monday, February 19.
She was born in 1874, the third eldest of a family of nine children, born to Mr. and Mrs. George Byron Johnson, on a farm just over the line in Johnson County, in a sod and log house.
A short time later the Johnson family moved south about a mile to the farm purchased by Mr. Johnson and later known as the A. J. Kovanda farm, and this farm is where she grew to womanhood.
Since her marriage in 1893 to J. Charles Linn, she has made Table Rock her home, except for a year and a half spent in California, where the Linn family moved in 1908. Returning to Table Rock in 1910 they settled again in Table Rock and her home has been here since.
Although never enjoying real good health, Mrs. Linn has lived an active life.
In 1902 she and her husband set up the first permanent photo gallery in Table Rock, located on the corner north of the present Mertes Produce. Mrs. Linn took the pictures and finished the photos while her husband did his work of interior decorating and house painting in town and the surrounding area.
Later they sold the gallery to John F. Wilson and Mr. Linn continued doing the work for Mr. Wilson for several years. Many homes in Table Rock have pictures taken by Mrs. Linn among their older photos.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Linn, Edwin Charles who passed away in California; Marvin Elmer, who with his family live in Birmingham, Alabama; and Mrs. Ines Madden, who lives with her mother since 1959. She has three grandchildren, Markee Eugene, John Charles and Debbie Janelle Linn of Birmingham.
Mrs. Linn has taken care of a garden, except for last year, and is looking forward to working in the garden this spring and summer.
Her activities lately have been impaired by a fracture of her arm in 1951 and a fracture of her hip in 1953, which were also her only hospital confinements.
Of her family of nine children, six brothers and three sisters, she and her sister, Mrs. Myrta Pattison, survive.
OBSERVES 88TH BIRTHDAY AT HER HOME FEB. 19.
Susan E. Linn, better known as "Eva", quietly celebrated her 88th birthday at her home in Table Rock, Monday, February 19.
She was born in 1874, the third eldest of a family of nine children, born to Mr. and Mrs. George Byron Johnson, on a farm just over the line in Johnson County, in a sod and log house.
A short time later the Johnson family moved south about a mile to the farm purchased by Mr. Johnson and later known as the A. J. Kovanda farm, and this farm is where she grew to womanhood.
Since her marriage in 1893 to J. Charles Linn, she has made Table Rock her home, except for a year and a half spent in California, where the Linn family moved in 1908. Returning to Table Rock in 1910 they settled again in Table Rock and her home has been here since.
Although never enjoying real good health, Mrs. Linn has lived an active life.
In 1902 she and her husband set up the first permanent photo gallery in Table Rock, located on the corner north of the present Mertes Produce. Mrs. Linn took the pictures and finished the photos while her husband did his work of interior decorating and house painting in town and the surrounding area.
Later they sold the gallery to John F. Wilson and Mr. Linn continued doing the work for Mr. Wilson for several years. Many homes in Table Rock have pictures taken by Mrs. Linn among their older photos.
Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Linn, Edwin Charles who passed away in California; Marvin Elmer, who with his family live in Birmingham, Alabama; and Mrs. Ines Madden, who lives with her mother since 1959. She has three grandchildren, Markee Eugene, John Charles and Debbie Janelle Linn of Birmingham.
Mrs. Linn has taken care of a garden, except for last year, and is looking forward to working in the garden this spring and summer.
Her activities lately have been impaired by a fracture of her arm in 1951 and a fracture of her hip in 1953, which were also her only hospital confinements.
Of her family of nine children, six brothers and three sisters, she and her sister, Mrs. Myrta Pattison, survive.
obituary of charles linn obituary of eva johnson linn
Table Rock Argus, Mar.11, 1927
OBITUARY- J. Charles Linn was born in Table Rock, Nebraska, April 6, 1871. Departed this life March 7th, 1927, age 55 years, 11 months and 1 day. He was the son of Thomas Albert Linn and E. Elizabeth Linn, both having passed on. He lived in the Table Rock community all of his life except five years spent in Childhood in California, and later in life, about two years spent in the same state. He was converted when a small boy, ten years of age, in a revival meeting held at the Clear Creek school house and February 4, 1882, he united with the Methodist church, proving himself a faithful member for many years and keeping his faith and trust in God until the end. Those who knew him best, know of his faithful service to the church. For ten to fifteen years he served as Sunday School Superintendent and for a like number of years was chorister of the church. He was faithful in his attendance of Sunday School, preaching services and at prayer meeting. A good man has been taken from the church and community and a good husband and father from the home. He was united in marriage to Susan E. Johnson, May 28, 1893. To this union three children were born, two sons and one daughter. One son Edwin Charles passed away when two years of age. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife and son Marvin of the home, and the daughter Inez Madden of Pawnee City, Nebr. Also a brother, Frank Linn of Kansas City, Mo. and one sister, Mrs. Lulu M. Conklin of Galt, Calif. Services were held at the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, in charge of the pastor, R. E. Martin, who was assisted by Rev. A. E. Ogden. Interment was made at the Table Rock cemetery. |
Table Rock Argus, Nov. 28, 1968. Posted courtesy of the Table Rock Historical Society.)
Rites Held For Susan Linn, 94. Pioneer Resident Dies Funeral services were held on Tuesday afternoon for a pioneer resident of this area, Mrs. Susan Eva Linn, 94, at the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Linn passed away at her home here at mid-morning Sunday after having been bedfast since last spring. Susan Evaline Johnson was the eldest daughter of George Byron and Teressa Straight Johnson, born February 19, 1874 just across the south line of Johnson County. At an early age she moved with her family into Pawnee county, and except for a year in California, she has been a Table Rock area resident ever since. On May 28, 1893 she was united in marriage to J. Charles Linn and to this union three children were born, Edwin passing away in California in 1908 at the age of four, and Marvin passing away following a heart attack in March of 1968 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Linn was the last of her family of six boys and three girls. Mrs. Linn for many years operated a photography business in Table Rock with her husband, and several years after his death in 1927. Surviving her are her daughter, Ines Madden, who has faithfully cared for her aged mother following hip fractures and an arm fracture during the past ten years; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Marvin Linn of Alabama; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Services were held Tuesday with Rev. E. L. Cochran of Adams and Rev. Floyd Green officiating. Interment was in the Table Rock cemetery. |
JAMES LINN
edna johnson -- no other information available
linn family marriages in pawnee county
The following marriages are recorded in the Clerk's Office, as transcribed by Sharla Sitzman in January 2017. The index cards were used as the basis for transcription. The actual log books are available for inspection at the courthouse.
A. J. Linn and A. W. Fairbank, August 10, 1867 Her parents: Lawrence and Louise Linn [Amanda Linn and Asaph Waldo Fairbanks] Thomas Linn and Ermine Griffing, December 22, 1867 No parents listed Maria L. Linn and Elijah Fairbanks, October 26, 1871 Parents Richard and Elizabeth Linn (no maiden name for mother) Amy E. Linn and Milton H. Marble, October 31, 1872 Parents: Seaman L. and Mattie Davidson Linn Mary E. Linn and James A. Williams, August 4, 1875 Parents Seaman and Martha Applegate Linn Witnesses E. H. and R. G. Linn Nannie L. Linn and Wesley Kerns, October 19, 1879 Parents, Samuel and Samira Edgewood Linn Alpheus A. Linn and Libbie T. Keeler, December 29, 1881 No parents listed Samuel L. Linn and Martha A. Davidson, March 8, 1883 Parents, Richard and Elizabeth Fisher Linn Luella Linn and Allen Myers, May 24, 1883 Parents, E. H. and Lucy Smith Linn Ella A. Linn and William M. Rodgers, August 6, 1883 Parents, Seaman and Martha Applegate Linn William M. Linn and Allie Edwards, October 16, 1886 His parents S. T. and S. Edgerwood Linn LuLu Linn and William A. Conklin, December 22, 1891 Parents, Thomas A. and Ermina Griffing Linn "b Francis Linn and Ninta Martin" Francis M. Linn and Ninta Martin, December 30, 1891 Thomas A. and Ermina Griffing Linn "s. Lulu M. Linn m. Wm. A. Conklin" John C. Linn and Susan E. Johnson, May 28, 1893 Parents: T. A. and Erma Griffing Linn Nellie Linn and James Lemopn, May 17, 1894 Parents John and Elizabeth Case Linn Loas R. Linn and Morgan Vandeventer, December 12, 1901 Parents, Seaman and Martha Applegate Linn Seaman Linn and Martha J. Applegate, April 15, 1911 No parents listed Guy Linn and Stella M. Fulton, December 25, 1911 Parents, Wm. M. and Allie Edwards LuLu Linn and Roemer Dalton, March 21, 1916 Parents, Wiolliam and Allie Edwards Linn Ines Linn and Harrison Madden, January 14, 1920 Parents, J. C. and Eva Johnson Linn Don Edgar Linn and Joan Elizabeth Wallis, October 6 1935 Parents, Harry and Nora May Parker Linn Harley David Linn and Twila Havercamp Parents, Wm. Henry and Josephine Marlsolf Linn No dates: Mary Jane Linn and Samuel Bangs Parents Harvey and Lucy Smith Linn |
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