Circa 1925 photo of John and Mary (Edgar) Lynn. John Lynn, a native of Exeter township, was born Jan. 1, 1857, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lynn, who were among the early settlers of Exeter Township. On October 28, 1885, John was united in marriage to Mary S. Edgar. She was born on the old Edgar homestead, also in Exeter Township, on May 2, 1864. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Edgar, her father being a pioneer settler who located here in 1849. Mary Susan spent her girlhood days on the homestead farm and attended the district school. Later she attended high school at Monroe and for some years was engaged in teaching. Mr. Lynn was also engaged in school teaching. After several years of teaching, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn made their home on a farm in Exeter township, before moving to the village of Monticello. During this time, John was employed as janitor at the Monticello public schools. John and Mary were the parents of four sons, Robert, Spencer, and Melvin “Peg” and one son died in infancy.

Photo supplied by the Monticello Area Historical Society