The Lexington Intelligencer, March 13, 1914
Lexington, Mo.
JOSEPH G. CHINN DEAD
A Veteran of Two Wars Succumbs to Old Age
Judge Joseph G. Chinn died Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and 16th streets. His death was due to old age and general debility.
Judge Chinn was born in Lexington, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and was nearly 91 years of age. In 1845 he came with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Chinn, to Missouri. After his mothers death, his father returned to Kentucky, where he lived to the advanced age of ninety-two.
While yet a young man Mr. Chinn engaged in the drug business in this city. In 1846 he enlisted under Capt. Walton Doniphan's regiment, and went to the Mexican war. In 1847 the regiment returned from Mexico, and he received his honorable discharge. Mr. Chinn from this time until the outbreak of the Civil war engaged in farming in Dover township. He was with Gen. Joe Shelby's brigade and served gallantly throughout this memorable conflict. At the close of the war he was appointed deputy sheriff under George Mountjoy, and continued under Sheriff Ben Elliott and Joseph Bowman, serving twelve years in this capacity. He afterwards served the city two years as city marshal, two years as city collector and several terms as police judge. His public service was always acceptable to the people.
Judge Chinn was married July 18, 1850, to Miss Nancy Shelby, daughter of the late Joseph Shelby. This union which has extended over a period of nearly sixty-four years was blessed by the birth of four children, all of whom have passed to the great beyond. Besides his wife four granddaughters survive, namely: Mrs. W.R. Eckle of this city, Mrs. Geo. Colburn, Freeman, Mo.; Mrs. R.W. Gentry, Winfield, Kansas; and Miss Pinkie McGrew Chinn, who has always lived with her grandparents. One grandson also survives, Dr. Coleman Buford of Chicago.
Judge Chinn had been a member of the Christian church for more than forty years. The early period of his life was a most strenuous and eventful one. The march to Mexico and return made with Doniphan's regiment was in itself enough to shatter the constitution of most men, but not so with Judge Chinn, who seventeen years later was ready for the conflict between the states. He was a man who always held himself well in hand, congenial, courteous and a friend to everyone regardless of their station in life. His devotion to his family was a joy to all who beheld it. Their devotion in return must have been pleasing in the sight of God. They loved the old man, and whatever comfort they could bring to him in his declining years, was brought in a spirit no less lovely than that which hovered about them, when at tender years death deprived them of a mother's care.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Carl Burkhardt, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the services.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
Joseph Graves Chinn
Was born in Burbon County, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and died at Lexington, Mo., March 5, 1914. Came to Missouri with his parents in 1844; was a citizen of Lafayette county for 70 years. He was a soldier in the war with Mexico, enlisting in 1846 in Col. Doniphan's famous regiment, and serving to the end of the war. In the Civil war he went with the South and was a member of Gen. Joseph Shelby's brigade, so that he was a veteran of two wars, serving his country well.Mr. Chinn was married to Miss Nancy E. Shelby in 1850. Four children were born of this marriage, all of whom preceded him to the grave. His aged widow, five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren survive him. Mr. Chinn was county jailer for a number of years. He also served the city of Lexington as police judge for several terms. In all positions of trust, as well as in all relations of life, he was faithful and trustworthy--a good husband, father, grand-father, friend and neighbor. He had many friends who held him in the highest esteem.For many years Mr. Chinn was a member of the Christian church and he endeavored to live a godly life. Honest and upright, he lived to a ripe old age and went away at peace with God and man and is forever at rest. Peace to his memory and may we all meet him in the better land.
Lexington, Mo.
JOSEPH G. CHINN DEAD
A Veteran of Two Wars Succumbs to Old Age
Judge Joseph G. Chinn died Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and 16th streets. His death was due to old age and general debility.
Judge Chinn was born in Lexington, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and was nearly 91 years of age. In 1845 he came with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Chinn, to Missouri. After his mothers death, his father returned to Kentucky, where he lived to the advanced age of ninety-two.
While yet a young man Mr. Chinn engaged in the drug business in this city. In 1846 he enlisted under Capt. Walton Doniphan's regiment, and went to the Mexican war. In 1847 the regiment returned from Mexico, and he received his honorable discharge. Mr. Chinn from this time until the outbreak of the Civil war engaged in farming in Dover township. He was with Gen. Joe Shelby's brigade and served gallantly throughout this memorable conflict. At the close of the war he was appointed deputy sheriff under George Mountjoy, and continued under Sheriff Ben Elliott and Joseph Bowman, serving twelve years in this capacity. He afterwards served the city two years as city marshal, two years as city collector and several terms as police judge. His public service was always acceptable to the people.
Judge Chinn was married July 18, 1850, to Miss Nancy Shelby, daughter of the late Joseph Shelby. This union which has extended over a period of nearly sixty-four years was blessed by the birth of four children, all of whom have passed to the great beyond. Besides his wife four granddaughters survive, namely: Mrs. W.R. Eckle of this city, Mrs. Geo. Colburn, Freeman, Mo.; Mrs. R.W. Gentry, Winfield, Kansas; and Miss Pinkie McGrew Chinn, who has always lived with her grandparents. One grandson also survives, Dr. Coleman Buford of Chicago.
Judge Chinn had been a member of the Christian church for more than forty years. The early period of his life was a most strenuous and eventful one. The march to Mexico and return made with Doniphan's regiment was in itself enough to shatter the constitution of most men, but not so with Judge Chinn, who seventeen years later was ready for the conflict between the states. He was a man who always held himself well in hand, congenial, courteous and a friend to everyone regardless of their station in life. His devotion to his family was a joy to all who beheld it. Their devotion in return must have been pleasing in the sight of God. They loved the old man, and whatever comfort they could bring to him in his declining years, was brought in a spirit no less lovely than that which hovered about them, when at tender years death deprived them of a mother's care.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Carl Burkhardt, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the services.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
Joseph Graves Chinn
Was born in Burbon County, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and died at Lexington, Mo., March 5, 1914. Came to Missouri with his parents in 1844; was a citizen of Lafayette county for 70 years. He was a soldier in the war with Mexico, enlisting in 1846 in Col. Doniphan's famous regiment, and serving to the end of the war. In the Civil war he went with the South and was a member of Gen. Joseph Shelby's brigade, so that he was a veteran of two wars, serving his country well.Mr. Chinn was married to Miss Nancy E. Shelby in 1850. Four children were born of this marriage, all of whom preceded him to the grave. His aged widow, five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren survive him. Mr. Chinn was county jailer for a number of years. He also served the city of Lexington as police judge for several terms. In all positions of trust, as well as in all relations of life, he was faithful and trustworthy--a good husband, father, grand-father, friend and neighbor. He had many friends who held him in the highest esteem.For many years Mr. Chinn was a member of the Christian church and he endeavored to live a godly life. Honest and upright, he lived to a ripe old age and went away at peace with God and man and is forever at rest. Peace to his memory and may we all meet him in the better land.
The Lexington Intelligencer, March 13, 1914
Lexington, Mo.
JOSEPH G. CHINN DEAD
A Veteran of Two Wars Succumbs to Old Age
Judge Joseph G. Chinn died Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and 16th streets. His death was due to old age and general debility.
Judge Chinn was born in Lexington, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and was nearly 91 years of age. In 1845 he came with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Chinn, to Missouri. After his mothers death, his father returned to Kentucky, where he lived to the advanced age of ninety-two.
While yet a young man Mr. Chinn engaged in the drug business in this city. In 1846 he enlisted under Capt. Walton Doniphan's regiment, and went to the Mexican war. In 1847 the regiment returned from Mexico, and he received his honorable discharge. Mr. Chinn from this time until the outbreak of the Civil war engaged in farming in Dover township. He was with Gen. Joe Shelby's brigade and served gallantly throughout this memorable conflict. At the close of the war he was appointed deputy sheriff under George Mountjoy, and continued under Sheriff Ben Elliott and Joseph Bowman, serving twelve years in this capacity. He afterwards served the city two years as city marshal, two years as city collector and several terms as police judge. His public service was always acceptable to the people.
Judge Chinn was married July 18, 1850, to Miss Nancy Shelby, daughter of the late Joseph Shelby. This union which has extended over a period of nearly sixty-four years was blessed by the birth of four children, all of whom have passed to the great beyond. Besides his wife four granddaughters survive, namely: Mrs. W.R. Eckle of this city, Mrs. Geo. Colburn, Freeman, Mo.; Mrs. R.W. Gentry, Winfield, Kansas; and Miss Pinkie McGrew Chinn, who has always lived with her grandparents. One grandson also survives, Dr. Coleman Buford of Chicago.
Judge Chinn had been a member of the Christian church for more than forty years. The early period of his life was a most strenuous and eventful one. The march to Mexico and return made with Doniphan's regiment was in itself enough to shatter the constitution of most men, but not so with Judge Chinn, who seventeen years later was ready for the conflict between the states. He was a man who always held himself well in hand, congenial, courteous and a friend to everyone regardless of their station in life. His devotion to his family was a joy to all who beheld it. Their devotion in return must have been pleasing in the sight of God. They loved the old man, and whatever comfort they could bring to him in his declining years, was brought in a spirit no less lovely than that which hovered about them, when at tender years death deprived them of a mother's care.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Carl Burkhardt, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the services.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
Joseph Graves Chinn
Was born in Burbon County, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and died at Lexington, Mo., March 5, 1914. Came to Missouri with his parents in 1844; was a citizen of Lafayette county for 70 years. He was a soldier in the war with Mexico, enlisting in 1846 in Col. Doniphan's famous regiment, and serving to the end of the war. In the Civil war he went with the South and was a member of Gen. Joseph Shelby's brigade, so that he was a veteran of two wars, serving his country well.Mr. Chinn was married to Miss Nancy E. Shelby in 1850. Four children were born of this marriage, all of whom preceded him to the grave. His aged widow, five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren survive him. Mr. Chinn was county jailer for a number of years. He also served the city of Lexington as police judge for several terms. In all positions of trust, as well as in all relations of life, he was faithful and trustworthy--a good husband, father, grand-father, friend and neighbor. He had many friends who held him in the highest esteem.For many years Mr. Chinn was a member of the Christian church and he endeavored to live a godly life. Honest and upright, he lived to a ripe old age and went away at peace with God and man and is forever at rest. Peace to his memory and may we all meet him in the better land.
Lexington, Mo.
JOSEPH G. CHINN DEAD
A Veteran of Two Wars Succumbs to Old Age
Judge Joseph G. Chinn died Thursday night at 8:30 o'clock at his home, corner of Main and 16th streets. His death was due to old age and general debility.
Judge Chinn was born in Lexington, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and was nearly 91 years of age. In 1845 he came with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Chinn, to Missouri. After his mothers death, his father returned to Kentucky, where he lived to the advanced age of ninety-two.
While yet a young man Mr. Chinn engaged in the drug business in this city. In 1846 he enlisted under Capt. Walton Doniphan's regiment, and went to the Mexican war. In 1847 the regiment returned from Mexico, and he received his honorable discharge. Mr. Chinn from this time until the outbreak of the Civil war engaged in farming in Dover township. He was with Gen. Joe Shelby's brigade and served gallantly throughout this memorable conflict. At the close of the war he was appointed deputy sheriff under George Mountjoy, and continued under Sheriff Ben Elliott and Joseph Bowman, serving twelve years in this capacity. He afterwards served the city two years as city marshal, two years as city collector and several terms as police judge. His public service was always acceptable to the people.
Judge Chinn was married July 18, 1850, to Miss Nancy Shelby, daughter of the late Joseph Shelby. This union which has extended over a period of nearly sixty-four years was blessed by the birth of four children, all of whom have passed to the great beyond. Besides his wife four granddaughters survive, namely: Mrs. W.R. Eckle of this city, Mrs. Geo. Colburn, Freeman, Mo.; Mrs. R.W. Gentry, Winfield, Kansas; and Miss Pinkie McGrew Chinn, who has always lived with her grandparents. One grandson also survives, Dr. Coleman Buford of Chicago.
Judge Chinn had been a member of the Christian church for more than forty years. The early period of his life was a most strenuous and eventful one. The march to Mexico and return made with Doniphan's regiment was in itself enough to shatter the constitution of most men, but not so with Judge Chinn, who seventeen years later was ready for the conflict between the states. He was a man who always held himself well in hand, congenial, courteous and a friend to everyone regardless of their station in life. His devotion to his family was a joy to all who beheld it. Their devotion in return must have been pleasing in the sight of God. They loved the old man, and whatever comfort they could bring to him in his declining years, was brought in a spirit no less lovely than that which hovered about them, when at tender years death deprived them of a mother's care.
The funeral was held from the home Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Carl Burkhardt, pastor of the Christian church, conducted the services.
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Lexington Intelligencer, October 02, 1914
Joseph Graves Chinn
Was born in Burbon County, Kentucky, June 5, 1823, and died at Lexington, Mo., March 5, 1914. Came to Missouri with his parents in 1844; was a citizen of Lafayette county for 70 years. He was a soldier in the war with Mexico, enlisting in 1846 in Col. Doniphan's famous regiment, and serving to the end of the war. In the Civil war he went with the South and was a member of Gen. Joseph Shelby's brigade, so that he was a veteran of two wars, serving his country well.Mr. Chinn was married to Miss Nancy E. Shelby in 1850. Four children were born of this marriage, all of whom preceded him to the grave. His aged widow, five grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren survive him. Mr. Chinn was county jailer for a number of years. He also served the city of Lexington as police judge for several terms. In all positions of trust, as well as in all relations of life, he was faithful and trustworthy--a good husband, father, grand-father, friend and neighbor. He had many friends who held him in the highest esteem.For many years Mr. Chinn was a member of the Christian church and he endeavored to live a godly life. Honest and upright, he lived to a ripe old age and went away at peace with God and man and is forever at rest. Peace to his memory and may we all meet him in the better land.
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