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JOHN C. HEARN was born June 23, 1836, in Todd County, Ky., where he grew to manhood, and in 1869 came to Ballard County, where he has since resided. His father, William Hearn, a native of North Carolina, was born in 1808, served as sheriff of Todd County, Ky., and died in 1868. He was the son of Joseph Hearn, a soldier in the war of 1812. William married Elizabeth, daughter of Asher and Mary (Green) Shelton, of Todd County, and to them were born Cinthelia A. (Simons), Emerilice (Adams), Belretta J. (Shelton), subject, Mary E. and William G. In youth subject obtained a fair education, and is still fond of reading current literature. He was married, December 11, 1861, to Miss Maria F., daughter of Henry Harris, of Greenville, Ky. She was born November 14, 1840, and died July 14, 1865, in Greenville, Ill. To them one son, William Henry, was born October 5, 1863. Subject next married, December 18, 1876, Miss Mary J., daughter of Kemp Malory, of Todd County. She was born March 25, 1837, and died February 14, 1880. On September 11, 1881, he married Miss Lucy L., daughter of Rev. Mark Senter, of Ballard County. She was born November 15, 1850, and died December 15, 1882. Subject is a farmer having 350 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. In politics he is identified with the Democratic party.