My Genealogy Hound

JOHN B. LININGER, a successful farmer and proprietor of a cider mill of Hampden township, was born on the old Lininger homestead, in that township, Oct. 21, 1859.

The earliest ancestor of Mr. Lininger of whom we have any definite record is David Lininger, his great-grandfather, who came from Franklin county, and located in Silver Spring township, where he followed the occupation of farming and milling.

(II) Jacob Lininger, grandfather of John B., and son of David, lived for some years in Cumberland county, and then moved to Bedford county, and, after a residence there of about nine years, during which time he was successfully engaged in farming, he finally settled in Johnson county, Iowa, where he died. He married Miss Elizabeth Monosmith, and eleven children were born to them: John; Jacob; Sarah; David; Henry; Rebecca; Samuel; Mary; Joseph; Martin; and William who died in the army.

(III) John Lininger, father of John B., and son of Jacob, was born about a mile from the old Lininger homestead, Feb. 13, 1837, and he obtained a common school education. He followed the occupation of farming and milling and was also minister in the German Baptist Church for many years. In 1856, he married Miss Mary Basehore, daughter of Peter Basehore, of Hampden township. One child was born of this marriage, John B.

The education of John B. Lininger was received in the schools of Good Hope, which he attended until he was seventeen years of age. After leaving school he worked on the farm for his father for several years, and then began farming for himself. On Dec. 23, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Susan Booser, daughter of Henry O. and Elizabeth ( Longenecker) Booser, of East Pennsboro township. In religious matters Mr. Lininger is a consistent member of the Dunkard Church, and takes an active part in the work of the church. He has long been a member of the Democrat party, and always prominent in campaigns. Upon two occasions he has been honored by election to the office of supervisor. He resides upon a farm of seventy-five acres, all of which is under cultivation, and in an excellent state. His premises and farm indicate that he is a good manager. In addition to his farming interests, he also operates a cider mill, and is quite successful in all his undertakings. Having lived a sober, industrious, temperate life, he has prospered and made many friends throughout his community, where he is held in universal esteem.