LYNN, David
Husband of Mary Ann nee HARDING – m. 17 Feb 1834
Son of George J. and Catharine Grove Lynn
B. 25 Apr 1808 in Canfield Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 15 Dec 1900 in Canfield Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 92y 7m 20d
Burial - 13 Dec 1900 in Old North Cemetery, Old Section Row 4, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 21 Dec 1900
"Home and County News - David Lynn, 1st. one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home 2 ½ miles northeast of Canfield, last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Lynn had been quite feeble for several years, but on Saturday ate dinner with the family and apparently was as well as usual. Soon after dinner he laid down on his bed and passed peacefully away. The deceased was in the 94th year of his age and his entire life was spent on the farm where he died. He was a man of many excellent qualities, a kind neighbor and friend. Three sons and three daughters survive him. Funeral services at Zion Reformed church Wednesday morning were conducted by Rev. J. C. Schaaf. Burial in the German cemetery."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 8 March 1901 – Estate
"Mr. A. S. Lynn has been appointed executor of the estate of David Lynn, late of Canfield township."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 6 Aug 1897 - Article No. 29
Excerpt: Re: the Lynn family
"The Lynn family since 1804 in the way of numbers and material progress deserves a fuller and better notice in our sketches of the pioneer families of Canfield than we shall be able to give. To some it may appear a small and easy thing to write out in a readable manner the history of men and women who have long since passed to the unseen world, leaving perhaps the only information obtainable concerning their existence to be gathered from an old family bible or from the names and dates to be found upon their tombstones. To such let me say it is not so easy to do. The members of this and other families we hope will bear this in mind and give us the credit of doing the best we can under the circumstances.
A few days ago for the purpose of getting some information concerning the family of which we now wish to speak, I visited the home of David Lynn, the oldest member of the family now living. He is now in his ninetieth year, and so far as vigor of body and mind is concerned he is in possession of these to a greater extent than I can hope for myself if by chance I could live to his age. Yet with him time has left its imprint. He is no longer the stalwart man he formerly was, his body is stooped, his memory somewhat impaired. So far as active life is concerned, he has to be satisfied in the doing of some light chores and garden work. His son John made a vain attempt to introduce me to the old gentleman as a tramp wanting his dinner. My usual shabby appearance quite likely prompted the thought. I was about to receive the common fate of tramps when a square look brought about a good hearty laugh. Mr. Lynn, with some effort was able to answer my inquiries, but in writing this sketch I need him at my side. It is difficult in advance to anticipate all the information needful. In the midst of our work we were called to sit down to a good square dinner. I can prove by every member of this kind family that I know a good thing when I have it. I went away satisfied in all respects but one, and that was that my wife was not also a dutchman or dutchesse so that I could be supplied oftener with dutch dinners.
I learned from Mr. David Lynn that the Lynn family had become so numerous in Northampton county, Pa., that a township in that county was named Lynn, and in this township there lived an old revolutionary soldier by the name of Nicholas Lynn, who having served in a Pennsylvania regiment during the entire war was given a land warrant calling for 200 acres. He located his land in Northampton county where he raised a family of children of whom we are only interested with three sons and one daughter, namely Peter, George, John and Barbara, who composed a part of the first colony of German emigrants from Pennsylvania that settled in Canfield in the fall of 1804.
We have related an interview that took place in Pennsylvania between Samuel Everett and Gen Wadsworth. David Lynn remembers hearing his father, George Lynn, say he had a similar interview in Pennsylvania with one of the Johnston brothers, more than likely with James, one of the Canfield proprietors which no doubt had much to do in bringing the Lynn family to this place.
Peter, the oldest of the three sons, and his wife Catherine, were the parents of Adam and Eve, named perhaps in honor of the first settlers in the far East that history makes mention of. Their children born in Canfield were William, Catherine and Mary. The brothers George and John were unmarried when they came to Canfield. All three of the brothers purchased land adjoining each other, and eventually became the possessors of a large scope of land not excelled in this township or any other township near here in natural fertility of soil and adaptation to the growth of grass, cereals, and fruits. Peter selected for his home the farms now owned by Christian Cramer and Mr. Sprinkle. George the next farm north on both sides of the road. John north of George's, now known as the Hiram Lynn farm. All the residences were on the east side of Lynn street. Something more of this family may be looked for next week.
Canfield, O. J. TRUESDALE.(To be continued.)"
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 1897 Aug 13 - Article No. 30
Excerpt:
"In our last article we had something to say of David. He was born April 25th, 1808. If he lives to the 25th of next April he will have been a constant resident of Canfield for 90 years. I cannot at this moment recall an older person born within its limits. Mrs. Rachel Turner has lived longer in the township but barely escaped being born in it. Mr. Lynn's entire life has been spent on a farm. His farm adjoins the one upon which he was born. His long experience and observation has made him an intelligent and skillful tiller of the soil. His farm, now managed by his son Almedus, is large and carefully tilled. The barn, though not the most sightly one, I am told has the largest inside space of any in the township. In religious affiliations Mr. Lynn is a Presbyterian. In politics I have noticed that every time I deposited a republican vote Uncle David was sure to come along and spoil my vote with a democratic one, both of us honestly differing from each other, but at the polls and else-where we have ever been good friends and expect to remain so.
Mr. Lynn informs me that at the age of eight years, which would be 1816, his people either built or procured a cabin on their street for school purposes. This school house was south of and near to Peter Lynn. The German language only was to be taught. There was no person in the neighborhood supposed to be competent as a teacher, but by going to Springfield township a Mr. Hassness was obtained. This school, Mr. Lynn thought, was the first German school in the township and to which Mr. Lynn went for three terms. I suppose he meant three winter terms. Mr. Daniel Blott, who was kind enough to guide me more than once in obtaining dates at the North cemetery, says that a German school house was built on the grounds now used for burial purposes (the dates he could not give) and the sale of the school building after it ceased to be used contributed to the purchase of the cemetery lot.
Mr. David Lynn further says that about 1819 Mr. James Doud, having built a frame house, had no further use for his log cabin. This was torn down and set up again near the residence of Jacob Houts, in which an English school was taught by a Mr. McConnell and to which Mr. Lynn as a pupil was sent to his first English school. While in attendance at this school in February, 1819, the deepest fall of snow that Mr. Lynn ever witnessed occurred. The snow fell to the depth of three feet and was so deep and blinding that the children could not return to their homes. The parents came with horses and teams to break the way for them. The storm and snow continued into the night. Mr. Lynn has served his township in various official ways. If I remember correctly he acted as township clerk 12 years, also as assessor, etc. February 17th, 1834, Mr. David Lynn married Mary Ann, the oldest daughter of the second John Harding. While I was in business in Canfield Mrs. Lynn was a frequent customer and was always welcomed. There was no need to look with suspicion towards her butter and farm products. They were always neat and in order and herself kind and pleasant. By some means she learned that I had an appetite for good eatables and often brought along for my benefit a few choice apples, pears or peaches. This couple lived in happy wedlock for many long years and it has only been within a few years (Oct. 12th, 1893) since she has been called away from the home she loved and served so faithfully. These parents had born to them nine children, most of whom are living. I have met with all of these and found them kind and courteous."
Husband of Mary Ann nee HARDING – m. 17 Feb 1834
Son of George J. and Catharine Grove Lynn
B. 25 Apr 1808 in Canfield Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 15 Dec 1900 in Canfield Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 92y 7m 20d
Burial - 13 Dec 1900 in Old North Cemetery, Old Section Row 4, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 21 Dec 1900
"Home and County News - David Lynn, 1st. one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home 2 ½ miles northeast of Canfield, last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Lynn had been quite feeble for several years, but on Saturday ate dinner with the family and apparently was as well as usual. Soon after dinner he laid down on his bed and passed peacefully away. The deceased was in the 94th year of his age and his entire life was spent on the farm where he died. He was a man of many excellent qualities, a kind neighbor and friend. Three sons and three daughters survive him. Funeral services at Zion Reformed church Wednesday morning were conducted by Rev. J. C. Schaaf. Burial in the German cemetery."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 8 March 1901 – Estate
"Mr. A. S. Lynn has been appointed executor of the estate of David Lynn, late of Canfield township."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 6 Aug 1897 - Article No. 29
Excerpt: Re: the Lynn family
"The Lynn family since 1804 in the way of numbers and material progress deserves a fuller and better notice in our sketches of the pioneer families of Canfield than we shall be able to give. To some it may appear a small and easy thing to write out in a readable manner the history of men and women who have long since passed to the unseen world, leaving perhaps the only information obtainable concerning their existence to be gathered from an old family bible or from the names and dates to be found upon their tombstones. To such let me say it is not so easy to do. The members of this and other families we hope will bear this in mind and give us the credit of doing the best we can under the circumstances.
A few days ago for the purpose of getting some information concerning the family of which we now wish to speak, I visited the home of David Lynn, the oldest member of the family now living. He is now in his ninetieth year, and so far as vigor of body and mind is concerned he is in possession of these to a greater extent than I can hope for myself if by chance I could live to his age. Yet with him time has left its imprint. He is no longer the stalwart man he formerly was, his body is stooped, his memory somewhat impaired. So far as active life is concerned, he has to be satisfied in the doing of some light chores and garden work. His son John made a vain attempt to introduce me to the old gentleman as a tramp wanting his dinner. My usual shabby appearance quite likely prompted the thought. I was about to receive the common fate of tramps when a square look brought about a good hearty laugh. Mr. Lynn, with some effort was able to answer my inquiries, but in writing this sketch I need him at my side. It is difficult in advance to anticipate all the information needful. In the midst of our work we were called to sit down to a good square dinner. I can prove by every member of this kind family that I know a good thing when I have it. I went away satisfied in all respects but one, and that was that my wife was not also a dutchman or dutchesse so that I could be supplied oftener with dutch dinners.
I learned from Mr. David Lynn that the Lynn family had become so numerous in Northampton county, Pa., that a township in that county was named Lynn, and in this township there lived an old revolutionary soldier by the name of Nicholas Lynn, who having served in a Pennsylvania regiment during the entire war was given a land warrant calling for 200 acres. He located his land in Northampton county where he raised a family of children of whom we are only interested with three sons and one daughter, namely Peter, George, John and Barbara, who composed a part of the first colony of German emigrants from Pennsylvania that settled in Canfield in the fall of 1804.
We have related an interview that took place in Pennsylvania between Samuel Everett and Gen Wadsworth. David Lynn remembers hearing his father, George Lynn, say he had a similar interview in Pennsylvania with one of the Johnston brothers, more than likely with James, one of the Canfield proprietors which no doubt had much to do in bringing the Lynn family to this place.
Peter, the oldest of the three sons, and his wife Catherine, were the parents of Adam and Eve, named perhaps in honor of the first settlers in the far East that history makes mention of. Their children born in Canfield were William, Catherine and Mary. The brothers George and John were unmarried when they came to Canfield. All three of the brothers purchased land adjoining each other, and eventually became the possessors of a large scope of land not excelled in this township or any other township near here in natural fertility of soil and adaptation to the growth of grass, cereals, and fruits. Peter selected for his home the farms now owned by Christian Cramer and Mr. Sprinkle. George the next farm north on both sides of the road. John north of George's, now known as the Hiram Lynn farm. All the residences were on the east side of Lynn street. Something more of this family may be looked for next week.
Canfield, O. J. TRUESDALE.(To be continued.)"
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 1897 Aug 13 - Article No. 30
Excerpt:
"In our last article we had something to say of David. He was born April 25th, 1808. If he lives to the 25th of next April he will have been a constant resident of Canfield for 90 years. I cannot at this moment recall an older person born within its limits. Mrs. Rachel Turner has lived longer in the township but barely escaped being born in it. Mr. Lynn's entire life has been spent on a farm. His farm adjoins the one upon which he was born. His long experience and observation has made him an intelligent and skillful tiller of the soil. His farm, now managed by his son Almedus, is large and carefully tilled. The barn, though not the most sightly one, I am told has the largest inside space of any in the township. In religious affiliations Mr. Lynn is a Presbyterian. In politics I have noticed that every time I deposited a republican vote Uncle David was sure to come along and spoil my vote with a democratic one, both of us honestly differing from each other, but at the polls and else-where we have ever been good friends and expect to remain so.
Mr. Lynn informs me that at the age of eight years, which would be 1816, his people either built or procured a cabin on their street for school purposes. This school house was south of and near to Peter Lynn. The German language only was to be taught. There was no person in the neighborhood supposed to be competent as a teacher, but by going to Springfield township a Mr. Hassness was obtained. This school, Mr. Lynn thought, was the first German school in the township and to which Mr. Lynn went for three terms. I suppose he meant three winter terms. Mr. Daniel Blott, who was kind enough to guide me more than once in obtaining dates at the North cemetery, says that a German school house was built on the grounds now used for burial purposes (the dates he could not give) and the sale of the school building after it ceased to be used contributed to the purchase of the cemetery lot.
Mr. David Lynn further says that about 1819 Mr. James Doud, having built a frame house, had no further use for his log cabin. This was torn down and set up again near the residence of Jacob Houts, in which an English school was taught by a Mr. McConnell and to which Mr. Lynn as a pupil was sent to his first English school. While in attendance at this school in February, 1819, the deepest fall of snow that Mr. Lynn ever witnessed occurred. The snow fell to the depth of three feet and was so deep and blinding that the children could not return to their homes. The parents came with horses and teams to break the way for them. The storm and snow continued into the night. Mr. Lynn has served his township in various official ways. If I remember correctly he acted as township clerk 12 years, also as assessor, etc. February 17th, 1834, Mr. David Lynn married Mary Ann, the oldest daughter of the second John Harding. While I was in business in Canfield Mrs. Lynn was a frequent customer and was always welcomed. There was no need to look with suspicion towards her butter and farm products. They were always neat and in order and herself kind and pleasant. By some means she learned that I had an appetite for good eatables and often brought along for my benefit a few choice apples, pears or peaches. This couple lived in happy wedlock for many long years and it has only been within a few years (Oct. 12th, 1893) since she has been called away from the home she loved and served so faithfully. These parents had born to them nine children, most of whom are living. I have met with all of these and found them kind and courteous."
LYNN, David
Husband of Mary Ann nee HARDING – m. 17 Feb 1834
Son of George J. and Catharine Grove Lynn
B. 25 Apr 1808 in Canfield Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 15 Dec 1900 in Canfield Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 92y 7m 20d
Burial - 13 Dec 1900 in Old North Cemetery, Old Section Row 4, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 21 Dec 1900
"Home and County News - David Lynn, 1st. one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home 2 ½ miles northeast of Canfield, last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Lynn had been quite feeble for several years, but on Saturday ate dinner with the family and apparently was as well as usual. Soon after dinner he laid down on his bed and passed peacefully away. The deceased was in the 94th year of his age and his entire life was spent on the farm where he died. He was a man of many excellent qualities, a kind neighbor and friend. Three sons and three daughters survive him. Funeral services at Zion Reformed church Wednesday morning were conducted by Rev. J. C. Schaaf. Burial in the German cemetery."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 8 March 1901 – Estate
"Mr. A. S. Lynn has been appointed executor of the estate of David Lynn, late of Canfield township."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 6 Aug 1897 - Article No. 29
Excerpt: Re: the Lynn family
"The Lynn family since 1804 in the way of numbers and material progress deserves a fuller and better notice in our sketches of the pioneer families of Canfield than we shall be able to give. To some it may appear a small and easy thing to write out in a readable manner the history of men and women who have long since passed to the unseen world, leaving perhaps the only information obtainable concerning their existence to be gathered from an old family bible or from the names and dates to be found upon their tombstones. To such let me say it is not so easy to do. The members of this and other families we hope will bear this in mind and give us the credit of doing the best we can under the circumstances.
A few days ago for the purpose of getting some information concerning the family of which we now wish to speak, I visited the home of David Lynn, the oldest member of the family now living. He is now in his ninetieth year, and so far as vigor of body and mind is concerned he is in possession of these to a greater extent than I can hope for myself if by chance I could live to his age. Yet with him time has left its imprint. He is no longer the stalwart man he formerly was, his body is stooped, his memory somewhat impaired. So far as active life is concerned, he has to be satisfied in the doing of some light chores and garden work. His son John made a vain attempt to introduce me to the old gentleman as a tramp wanting his dinner. My usual shabby appearance quite likely prompted the thought. I was about to receive the common fate of tramps when a square look brought about a good hearty laugh. Mr. Lynn, with some effort was able to answer my inquiries, but in writing this sketch I need him at my side. It is difficult in advance to anticipate all the information needful. In the midst of our work we were called to sit down to a good square dinner. I can prove by every member of this kind family that I know a good thing when I have it. I went away satisfied in all respects but one, and that was that my wife was not also a dutchman or dutchesse so that I could be supplied oftener with dutch dinners.
I learned from Mr. David Lynn that the Lynn family had become so numerous in Northampton county, Pa., that a township in that county was named Lynn, and in this township there lived an old revolutionary soldier by the name of Nicholas Lynn, who having served in a Pennsylvania regiment during the entire war was given a land warrant calling for 200 acres. He located his land in Northampton county where he raised a family of children of whom we are only interested with three sons and one daughter, namely Peter, George, John and Barbara, who composed a part of the first colony of German emigrants from Pennsylvania that settled in Canfield in the fall of 1804.
We have related an interview that took place in Pennsylvania between Samuel Everett and Gen Wadsworth. David Lynn remembers hearing his father, George Lynn, say he had a similar interview in Pennsylvania with one of the Johnston brothers, more than likely with James, one of the Canfield proprietors which no doubt had much to do in bringing the Lynn family to this place.
Peter, the oldest of the three sons, and his wife Catherine, were the parents of Adam and Eve, named perhaps in honor of the first settlers in the far East that history makes mention of. Their children born in Canfield were William, Catherine and Mary. The brothers George and John were unmarried when they came to Canfield. All three of the brothers purchased land adjoining each other, and eventually became the possessors of a large scope of land not excelled in this township or any other township near here in natural fertility of soil and adaptation to the growth of grass, cereals, and fruits. Peter selected for his home the farms now owned by Christian Cramer and Mr. Sprinkle. George the next farm north on both sides of the road. John north of George's, now known as the Hiram Lynn farm. All the residences were on the east side of Lynn street. Something more of this family may be looked for next week.
Canfield, O. J. TRUESDALE.(To be continued.)"
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 1897 Aug 13 - Article No. 30
Excerpt:
"In our last article we had something to say of David. He was born April 25th, 1808. If he lives to the 25th of next April he will have been a constant resident of Canfield for 90 years. I cannot at this moment recall an older person born within its limits. Mrs. Rachel Turner has lived longer in the township but barely escaped being born in it. Mr. Lynn's entire life has been spent on a farm. His farm adjoins the one upon which he was born. His long experience and observation has made him an intelligent and skillful tiller of the soil. His farm, now managed by his son Almedus, is large and carefully tilled. The barn, though not the most sightly one, I am told has the largest inside space of any in the township. In religious affiliations Mr. Lynn is a Presbyterian. In politics I have noticed that every time I deposited a republican vote Uncle David was sure to come along and spoil my vote with a democratic one, both of us honestly differing from each other, but at the polls and else-where we have ever been good friends and expect to remain so.
Mr. Lynn informs me that at the age of eight years, which would be 1816, his people either built or procured a cabin on their street for school purposes. This school house was south of and near to Peter Lynn. The German language only was to be taught. There was no person in the neighborhood supposed to be competent as a teacher, but by going to Springfield township a Mr. Hassness was obtained. This school, Mr. Lynn thought, was the first German school in the township and to which Mr. Lynn went for three terms. I suppose he meant three winter terms. Mr. Daniel Blott, who was kind enough to guide me more than once in obtaining dates at the North cemetery, says that a German school house was built on the grounds now used for burial purposes (the dates he could not give) and the sale of the school building after it ceased to be used contributed to the purchase of the cemetery lot.
Mr. David Lynn further says that about 1819 Mr. James Doud, having built a frame house, had no further use for his log cabin. This was torn down and set up again near the residence of Jacob Houts, in which an English school was taught by a Mr. McConnell and to which Mr. Lynn as a pupil was sent to his first English school. While in attendance at this school in February, 1819, the deepest fall of snow that Mr. Lynn ever witnessed occurred. The snow fell to the depth of three feet and was so deep and blinding that the children could not return to their homes. The parents came with horses and teams to break the way for them. The storm and snow continued into the night. Mr. Lynn has served his township in various official ways. If I remember correctly he acted as township clerk 12 years, also as assessor, etc. February 17th, 1834, Mr. David Lynn married Mary Ann, the oldest daughter of the second John Harding. While I was in business in Canfield Mrs. Lynn was a frequent customer and was always welcomed. There was no need to look with suspicion towards her butter and farm products. They were always neat and in order and herself kind and pleasant. By some means she learned that I had an appetite for good eatables and often brought along for my benefit a few choice apples, pears or peaches. This couple lived in happy wedlock for many long years and it has only been within a few years (Oct. 12th, 1893) since she has been called away from the home she loved and served so faithfully. These parents had born to them nine children, most of whom are living. I have met with all of these and found them kind and courteous."
Husband of Mary Ann nee HARDING – m. 17 Feb 1834
Son of George J. and Catharine Grove Lynn
B. 25 Apr 1808 in Canfield Twp., Trumbull (now Mahoning Co.) OH
D. 15 Dec 1900 in Canfield Twp., Mahoning Co. OH at 92y 7m 20d
Burial - 13 Dec 1900 in Old North Cemetery, Old Section Row 4, Canfield, Mahoning Co. OH
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 21 Dec 1900
"Home and County News - David Lynn, 1st. one of the oldest citizens of the county, died at his home 2 ½ miles northeast of Canfield, last Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Lynn had been quite feeble for several years, but on Saturday ate dinner with the family and apparently was as well as usual. Soon after dinner he laid down on his bed and passed peacefully away. The deceased was in the 94th year of his age and his entire life was spent on the farm where he died. He was a man of many excellent qualities, a kind neighbor and friend. Three sons and three daughters survive him. Funeral services at Zion Reformed church Wednesday morning were conducted by Rev. J. C. Schaaf. Burial in the German cemetery."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 8 March 1901 – Estate
"Mr. A. S. Lynn has been appointed executor of the estate of David Lynn, late of Canfield township."
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 6 Aug 1897 - Article No. 29
Excerpt: Re: the Lynn family
"The Lynn family since 1804 in the way of numbers and material progress deserves a fuller and better notice in our sketches of the pioneer families of Canfield than we shall be able to give. To some it may appear a small and easy thing to write out in a readable manner the history of men and women who have long since passed to the unseen world, leaving perhaps the only information obtainable concerning their existence to be gathered from an old family bible or from the names and dates to be found upon their tombstones. To such let me say it is not so easy to do. The members of this and other families we hope will bear this in mind and give us the credit of doing the best we can under the circumstances.
A few days ago for the purpose of getting some information concerning the family of which we now wish to speak, I visited the home of David Lynn, the oldest member of the family now living. He is now in his ninetieth year, and so far as vigor of body and mind is concerned he is in possession of these to a greater extent than I can hope for myself if by chance I could live to his age. Yet with him time has left its imprint. He is no longer the stalwart man he formerly was, his body is stooped, his memory somewhat impaired. So far as active life is concerned, he has to be satisfied in the doing of some light chores and garden work. His son John made a vain attempt to introduce me to the old gentleman as a tramp wanting his dinner. My usual shabby appearance quite likely prompted the thought. I was about to receive the common fate of tramps when a square look brought about a good hearty laugh. Mr. Lynn, with some effort was able to answer my inquiries, but in writing this sketch I need him at my side. It is difficult in advance to anticipate all the information needful. In the midst of our work we were called to sit down to a good square dinner. I can prove by every member of this kind family that I know a good thing when I have it. I went away satisfied in all respects but one, and that was that my wife was not also a dutchman or dutchesse so that I could be supplied oftener with dutch dinners.
I learned from Mr. David Lynn that the Lynn family had become so numerous in Northampton county, Pa., that a township in that county was named Lynn, and in this township there lived an old revolutionary soldier by the name of Nicholas Lynn, who having served in a Pennsylvania regiment during the entire war was given a land warrant calling for 200 acres. He located his land in Northampton county where he raised a family of children of whom we are only interested with three sons and one daughter, namely Peter, George, John and Barbara, who composed a part of the first colony of German emigrants from Pennsylvania that settled in Canfield in the fall of 1804.
We have related an interview that took place in Pennsylvania between Samuel Everett and Gen Wadsworth. David Lynn remembers hearing his father, George Lynn, say he had a similar interview in Pennsylvania with one of the Johnston brothers, more than likely with James, one of the Canfield proprietors which no doubt had much to do in bringing the Lynn family to this place.
Peter, the oldest of the three sons, and his wife Catherine, were the parents of Adam and Eve, named perhaps in honor of the first settlers in the far East that history makes mention of. Their children born in Canfield were William, Catherine and Mary. The brothers George and John were unmarried when they came to Canfield. All three of the brothers purchased land adjoining each other, and eventually became the possessors of a large scope of land not excelled in this township or any other township near here in natural fertility of soil and adaptation to the growth of grass, cereals, and fruits. Peter selected for his home the farms now owned by Christian Cramer and Mr. Sprinkle. George the next farm north on both sides of the road. John north of George's, now known as the Hiram Lynn farm. All the residences were on the east side of Lynn street. Something more of this family may be looked for next week.
Canfield, O. J. TRUESDALE.(To be continued.)"
Mahoning Dispatch, Fri, 1897 Aug 13 - Article No. 30
Excerpt:
"In our last article we had something to say of David. He was born April 25th, 1808. If he lives to the 25th of next April he will have been a constant resident of Canfield for 90 years. I cannot at this moment recall an older person born within its limits. Mrs. Rachel Turner has lived longer in the township but barely escaped being born in it. Mr. Lynn's entire life has been spent on a farm. His farm adjoins the one upon which he was born. His long experience and observation has made him an intelligent and skillful tiller of the soil. His farm, now managed by his son Almedus, is large and carefully tilled. The barn, though not the most sightly one, I am told has the largest inside space of any in the township. In religious affiliations Mr. Lynn is a Presbyterian. In politics I have noticed that every time I deposited a republican vote Uncle David was sure to come along and spoil my vote with a democratic one, both of us honestly differing from each other, but at the polls and else-where we have ever been good friends and expect to remain so.
Mr. Lynn informs me that at the age of eight years, which would be 1816, his people either built or procured a cabin on their street for school purposes. This school house was south of and near to Peter Lynn. The German language only was to be taught. There was no person in the neighborhood supposed to be competent as a teacher, but by going to Springfield township a Mr. Hassness was obtained. This school, Mr. Lynn thought, was the first German school in the township and to which Mr. Lynn went for three terms. I suppose he meant three winter terms. Mr. Daniel Blott, who was kind enough to guide me more than once in obtaining dates at the North cemetery, says that a German school house was built on the grounds now used for burial purposes (the dates he could not give) and the sale of the school building after it ceased to be used contributed to the purchase of the cemetery lot.
Mr. David Lynn further says that about 1819 Mr. James Doud, having built a frame house, had no further use for his log cabin. This was torn down and set up again near the residence of Jacob Houts, in which an English school was taught by a Mr. McConnell and to which Mr. Lynn as a pupil was sent to his first English school. While in attendance at this school in February, 1819, the deepest fall of snow that Mr. Lynn ever witnessed occurred. The snow fell to the depth of three feet and was so deep and blinding that the children could not return to their homes. The parents came with horses and teams to break the way for them. The storm and snow continued into the night. Mr. Lynn has served his township in various official ways. If I remember correctly he acted as township clerk 12 years, also as assessor, etc. February 17th, 1834, Mr. David Lynn married Mary Ann, the oldest daughter of the second John Harding. While I was in business in Canfield Mrs. Lynn was a frequent customer and was always welcomed. There was no need to look with suspicion towards her butter and farm products. They were always neat and in order and herself kind and pleasant. By some means she learned that I had an appetite for good eatables and often brought along for my benefit a few choice apples, pears or peaches. This couple lived in happy wedlock for many long years and it has only been within a few years (Oct. 12th, 1893) since she has been called away from the home she loved and served so faithfully. These parents had born to them nine children, most of whom are living. I have met with all of these and found them kind and courteous."
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