Union County, Ohio Biographies Project - Oliver E. Lincoln

OLIVER E. LINCOLN

    Oliver E. Lincoln, a farmer and fine stock dealer, was born in Champaign County, Ohio, July 4, 1848.  He is the third son of Charles Lincoln, for many years a prominent fine stock breeder and dealer of Champaign County.  He was raised on his father': farm and educated in the common schools.  February 20, 1871, he was united in marriage to Sarah Coolidge, daughter of G. W. and Paulina.  Mrs. Lincoln was born in Union County January 6, 1849.  Five children were born to this union, viz.: Dwight, Ora, E., Mary B., Oliver E. and an infant son.  In the fall of 1875, Mr. Lincoln located on the farm he now occupies, which contains 192 acres of well-improved land.  Mr. Lincoln has been engaged in keeping thoroughbred short-horn cattle.  His father was one of the prominent fine cattle breeders of the State.  Mr. Lincoln is a member of the importing company of O. E. Lincoln & Co., engaged in importing French horses and French Merino sheep.  He was the prime mover in the organization of this company and is one of its chief supporters.  He is a man of enterprise and has been an exhibitor of his fine stock at the Union County fairs.  Politically, he is identified with the Republican party.