Joseph A. Hiner, b.1851

HINER, LEINBAUGH, PARNELL

Posted By: LuAnn (Wentworth) Goeke (email)
Date: 10/17/2010 at 22:13:54

J.A. HINER, member of the enterprising firm of Leinbaugh & Hiner, dealers in dry goods, groceries, etc., Elwood, Iowa; was born in Pendleton Co., Va., in 1851; his parents started for the West, but, upon the route, his father was taken ill and died. After his death, his mother continued her journey, arriving in Clinton Co., where she remained, and is now the wife of J.D. Parnell. Mr. Hiner was educated at Mt. Vernon, Iowa; after finishing his education, he taught school several terms; in June of the present year (1879), he and Mr. Leinbaugh engaged in the mercantile business at Elwood; they have a large store, and their goods are unexcelled in quality; their assortment is complete in all lines of goods kept by them, and they are having a large trade. – 1879 History of Clinton County Iowa, pg 729