Knightstown Banner - July 1, 1938; page 8
John Martin Hinchman, 86, father of John B. Hinchman, judge of Hancock Circuit court, and one of the foremost farmers and business men in this seciton of Indiana, died Monday at his home in Greenfield after a brief illness. His death came two weeks after that of William Davis, both of whom were the last surviving schoolmates and boyhood associates of James Whitcomb Riley. They spoke last October from the Rily Home on a national broadcast hookup, commemorating the poet's death.
A life-long resident in and near Greenfield, Mr. Hinchman was the son of John Hinchman, a Virginian, and pioneer settler in Hancock County. Mr Hinchman retired two years ago as the oldest Greenfield merchant in continuous business, after operating a carriage and harness shop.
He was an active Replublican and Mason. Judge Hinchman is the only immediate surviving relative.
John Martin Hinchman, 86, father of John B. Hinchman, judge of Hancock Circuit court, and one of the foremost farmers and business men in this seciton of Indiana, died Monday at his home in Greenfield after a brief illness. His death came two weeks after that of William Davis, both of whom were the last surviving schoolmates and boyhood associates of James Whitcomb Riley. They spoke last October from the Rily Home on a national broadcast hookup, commemorating the poet's death.
A life-long resident in and near Greenfield, Mr. Hinchman was the son of John Hinchman, a Virginian, and pioneer settler in Hancock County. Mr Hinchman retired two years ago as the oldest Greenfield merchant in continuous business, after operating a carriage and harness shop.
He was an active Replublican and Mason. Judge Hinchman is the only immediate surviving relative.
Knightstown Banner - July 1, 1938; page 8
John Martin Hinchman, 86, father of John B. Hinchman, judge of Hancock Circuit court, and one of the foremost farmers and business men in this seciton of Indiana, died Monday at his home in Greenfield after a brief illness. His death came two weeks after that of William Davis, both of whom were the last surviving schoolmates and boyhood associates of James Whitcomb Riley. They spoke last October from the Rily Home on a national broadcast hookup, commemorating the poet's death.
A life-long resident in and near Greenfield, Mr. Hinchman was the son of John Hinchman, a Virginian, and pioneer settler in Hancock County. Mr Hinchman retired two years ago as the oldest Greenfield merchant in continuous business, after operating a carriage and harness shop.
He was an active Replublican and Mason. Judge Hinchman is the only immediate surviving relative.
John Martin Hinchman, 86, father of John B. Hinchman, judge of Hancock Circuit court, and one of the foremost farmers and business men in this seciton of Indiana, died Monday at his home in Greenfield after a brief illness. His death came two weeks after that of William Davis, both of whom were the last surviving schoolmates and boyhood associates of James Whitcomb Riley. They spoke last October from the Rily Home on a national broadcast hookup, commemorating the poet's death.
A life-long resident in and near Greenfield, Mr. Hinchman was the son of John Hinchman, a Virginian, and pioneer settler in Hancock County. Mr Hinchman retired two years ago as the oldest Greenfield merchant in continuous business, after operating a carriage and harness shop.
He was an active Replublican and Mason. Judge Hinchman is the only immediate surviving relative.
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