Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Tinsman, Abraham 1828 - 
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Author: History of Grundy Co 1882

Abraham Tinsman, farmer, P. O. Gardner, was born in Butler County, Penn., 
April 7, 1828, son of Adam and Elizabeth (Sigler) Tinsman, he born in October, 
1802, and died in July, 1882, was a farmer by occupation. The mother was born 
March 2, 1806, and had twelve children, of whom our subject is the oldest. He 
attended the common schools and worked on the farm in his younger days. In 
1858, he came to Grundy County, and located where he now lives. Mr. Tinsman 
was married, September 15, 1873, to Susan Williman, born in Stark County, 
Ohio, February 28, 1841; she is the daughter of Jonas and Barbara Williman, 
who live in Grundy County. This marriage has resulted in three children, viz., 
Forney, Adam J. and Marlin. Our subject carries on general farming, and has 
held the positions of Road Commissioner and School Director. He and wife are 
members of the Church of God. He is a Republican.

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Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. 
Historical Publishers.

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