Imperial-Los Angeles County CA Archives Biographies.....Linekin, Roger Merritt 1880 - 
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Author: F. C. Farr (editor, 1918)

ROGER MERRITT LINEKIN was born at Vineland, New Jersey, March 16, 1880, a son of
Orlando and Julia (Merritt) Linekin. His father followed the seas and for many
years was a sea captain and followed this vocation practically all his life. He
was in the merchant marine service and visited many countries, now residing in
New York. The family is of old American descent, but originally came to this
country from France. Roger M. acquired his education in the public schools of
New Jersey. Early in life he learned the shoe manufacturing business, which he
followed for seventeen years. Coming to California, Mr. Linekin found employment
with the Sperry Flour Company of Los Angeles, where he remained for nearly four
years. In 1914 Mr. Linekin removed to El Centro and purchased the Suitotorium,
which business he has since conducted with gratifying success. Politically he is
a Republican. Fraternally he is a member of the M. W. O. A. Mr. Linekin married
at Vineland, New Jersey, April 9, 1903, Miss Gertrude McAlister, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William H. McAlister, both deceased and buried in Bridgetown, New
Jersey. To Mr. and Mrs. Linekin was born one daughter, born at Camden, New
Jersey, November 18, 1907.

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THE HISTORY
OF
IMPERIAL COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
EDITED BY
F. C. FARR

IN ONE VOLUME
ILLUSTRATED
Published by ELMS AND FRANKS
BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA 1918


Printed by Taylor & Taylor, San Francisco


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