John A. Lincoln
Occupying an enviable place in the Madison County Bar is John A. Lincoln. He was born here in 1862, son of George Lincoln and Harriet McMullen Lincoln, but the death of his mother while he was yet a child resulted in his making his home with an aunt in Connecticut. His early education was obtained there and in Worcester (Mass) Academy. Returning to Ohio he entered Kenyon College, and then studied law with James E. Wright of Worthington. In 1886, he was admitted to the Bar and began practice at once in London, and in a little while had forged to the front as an exceptionally successful trial lawyer. Keen in cross examination, persuasive with the judge and effective with the jury. A few years ago he formed a partnership with R. H. McCloud, and the firm maintains spacious offices with the largest law library in this section.
Mr. Lincoln takes great pride in the place of his birth. Is quick to advance the interests of the county, and as lawyer and citizen stands high in the community. He has served the city as solicitor, but is not a seeker for public office.
Mr. Lincoln's maternal grandfather was John McMullen, who resided in Lafayette and he held the office of Treasurer and Justice of the Peace in Deercreek township.
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This well known and well liked attorney is London born, having made his first appearance on life's stage in this city on December 16, 1862. Furthermore, Mr. Lincoln's antecedents, on his mother's side, have lived in Madison county for three generations. Mr. Lincoln's grandfather was Col. John McMullen, who was quire prominent in Madison county Democratic politics sixty years ago, while a resident of Lafayette.
After attending London's public schools Mr. Lincoln spent several years at college and then studied law with the late James E. Wright, of Worthington, Ohio, being admitted to the bar on February 2, 1886. He opened an office in London soon afterward and has practiced here almost twenty-three years. Several years after he hung out his shingle, he formed a partnership with his father, Judge George A. Lincoln, deceased. After the death of the latter he continued to practice alone until two years ago when he entered a partnership with R. H. McCloud, under the firm name of McCloud & Lincoln. This firm has been very successful and has acquired an extensive practice.
As a lawyer, Mr. Lincoln ranks among the best at Madison's bar. He has served as City Solicitor, and made an attentive and thoroughly good official. As prosecuting Attorney of Madison county the affairs fo that office would be administered by a careful and just hand.
From Madison Democrat 50th Anniversary - Published by the Madison Democrat, 1908