ROBERT JAMES GUINN

The rich soil of Rock Island county responds readily to cultivation, but in these days of modern ideas it is neces­sary for a farmer to conduct his operations scientifically if he wants to reap large profits. One of the progressive agriculturalists of this region is Robert James Guinn. owner of eighty acres of land in Cordova township. He was born in Coe township, December 20, 1869, being a son of James and Rebekah (Crossier) Guinn, both natives of Ireland. Mr. Guinn was reared on the farm, and educated in the schools of his district. When twenty-two years old, he began working for himself as a farmer, on the place he now owns.

When he was twenty-six years old, Mr. Guinn married Millie Forsythe of Cordova township. They have had six children : Bessie, John. Jessie, Charles, who died in infancy, and Floyd and Josephine. In politics Mr. Guinn is a re­ publican in national matters, but with regard to local affairs, is very liberal, preferring , to vote for the man rather than the party. He has served as school director for nine years. road overseer for ten years, and for the past five years had charge of the lines of a telephone company, having recently resigned. Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Knights of Pythias, both of the village of Cordova. During his useful life, Mr. Guinn has always tried to do his full duty, and the success which has certainly attended him, has been honestly earned. He has many friends throughout the county, and holds the confidence and esteem of all who know him.

 

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