OBITUARY - JUDGE GEORGE J. WINN, 1823-1902
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From "The Howard County Advertiser" 31 Jan 1902
JUDGE WINN DEAD--Judge George J. Winn died at his home in Bonnefemme Township 
Wednesday, January 22, 1902, after an illness of several weeks duration.  The 
funeral services and burial were conducted Friday, January 24 under Masonic rites, 
he having been a member of that order for a number of years. Born in Bonnefemme 
Township, Howard county, April 28, 1823.  His parents were natives of Kentucky, 
and came to Howard county in the year 1817.  George J Winn was married to
Miss Frances A. Hitt May 20, 1852.  Ten children were born.  Mr. Winn owned one of
the finest farms in the county and was a man of large influence not only in his 
immediate neighborhood but whereever he was known.  In 1882 he was elected one of 
the judges of the county court, and filled his position with great credit and 
honor.  He was a man greatly beloved and will be sadly missed by friends and 
neighbors who have cause to remember him.