Barton County KS Archives Biographies.....Winget, James Sheldon 1856 - 
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Author: Great Bend Tribune

JAMES SHELDON WINGET

[photo] Residence of J. S. Winget

ONE of the best known men in Barton County and one who has had a great deal to
do with the upbuilding and developing of that part of it lying adjacent to the
town of Albert is James Sheldon Winget. He was born in Deleware County, Ohio,
March 24, 1856. He was raised in the state of Iowa and came to Barton County in
March, 1878. Upon his arrival he took up a homestead in Ness County but soon
after he had proved up on it he took up his permanent residence in this county.
He is well known in all parts of the county and enjoys a most enviable
reputation as an auctioneer. He has had charge of a majority of the big sales
that have been held in his section of the county in recent years. His services
have been sought in this capacity by people in all parts of Barton, and his
experience and knowledge of values and wide acquaintance makes it possible for
him to always give satisfaction to both the buyer and seller. For the past
twenty-five years he has practiced as a veterinarian and has been most
successful in this profession. He has by actual experience gained a great deal
of knowledge about the equine family, their diseases and ailments and he is
called by some of the leading horse and cattle owners of the county when the
services of an experienced veterinarian are required. He was married March 23,
1881, to Miss Delia Bridges of this county and they are the parents of six
children as follows: Clara, 30 years of age, is now Mrs. M. L. Worden of Albert;
Myra, 26 years of age, is a teacher in the schools of the county; John G., 24
years of age; May, 19; Roger, who died in January 1911, when he was 21 years of
age and James, 15 years of age. Mr. Winget's home place adjoins the town of
Albert on the north where he owns 200 acres of land. He also owns 175 acres in
Oklahoma, a half section in Scott County, a section in Rush County and has
always taken an active part in the business of farming. His residence contains
10 rooms and surrounded by a fine set of improvements, and is one of the most
attractive homes in that part of the county. Mr. Winget has always taken an
active part in the affairs of his community and has held township offices and is
known as an enterprising and progressive citizen.


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