Christopher Hinn Explained

Christopher Hinn (June 6, 1855  - March 15, 1926) was an American miller and politician.

Born in the town of Marion, Grant County, Wisconsin, Hinn was a miller. He served as Marion Town clerk and was involved with the Mutual Fire Insurance Company. In 1891, Hinn served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat.[1] Hinn moved to Plainview, Texas in 1908[2] to assist his son Albert with his milling business. He purchased a wheat elevator and mill in Plainview, Texas in 1910.[3] The mill was damaged by fire in January 1926,[4] and Hinn died suddenly while working at the mill in Plainview[5] or Longview, Texas.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Wisconsin Blue Book, 1891, Biographical Sketch of Christopher Hinn, p. 592.
  2. Web site: Hinn, Mrs Albert G 1956-07-30 (interview). SWC Oral History Collection. September 11, 2017.
  3. News: Albert G. Hinn Taken by Death. Amarillo Daily News. July 20, 1940. 1. Newspapers.com. September 11, 2017.
  4. News: McDonough. Doug. Looking Back: Harvest Queen opened in 1907. September 11, 2017. My Plainview. January 13, 2012.
  5. News: Shocking Death of Hon Chris Hinn Plainview, Texas. Fennimore Times. March 17, 1926.
  6. Pioneer Citizen of Longview Dies at Work, Lubbock Morning Avalanche, March 16, 1926, p. 1.

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