William Lynch, proprietor of the Lynch House at Carroll, has been a resident of that town since July, 1869. At that time he engaged in the drug business on Adams street, between Fifth and Sixth streets. He continued in that business about one year, then sold out to Mr. Yates, and took charge of the drug store of Hunter & McCullum, and later, had the management of the store of their successors, Lundy & Gray. About 1872 he and J. W. Hatton bought out the last-named firm, and it became Lynch & Hatton. A year later he sold his interest, and engaged in business alone. In 1874 he was elected clerk of the courts, and filled that position ten years. In July, 1885, he engaged in the hotel business as proprietor of the Lynch House. Mr. Lynch was born in Scotland in 1841, and came to America with his parents when a child. The family resided in New York City for a time, then removed to Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; thence to Keokuk, Iowa, in 1851. Mr. Lynch was thoroughly educated in the drug business, having served three years as drug clerk in Keokuk, and then entered a drug store as prescription clerk in St. Louis, Missouri, receiving $75 a month for his services. At this time he was only fifteen years of age. During the late war he enlisted July 21, 1862, in Company I, Thirty-first Missouri Infantry. His experience in preparing medicine rendered him valuable in hospital duty, and he was not permitted to remain long in the ranks. Soon after his enlistment he was made hospital steward. He accompanied his regiment until after the capture of Vicksburg, in July, 1863, and during the remainder of that summer was steward of general hospital, No. 1, at that place. In the fall of that year he was recalled to his regiment, and remained with it through the Atlanta campaign, Sherman’s march to the sea; thence to Washington. After the war closed Mr. Lynch went to Carthage, Illinois, and engaged in the drug business. At that place he was appointed postmaster to fill an unexpired term. From Carthage he came to Carroll, where he has since resided. He was married in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Miss Sarah McGinnis. They have five sons and one daughter, all born in Carroll except the second son, Charles. Politically Mr. Lynch is a Democrat. His long continuance in office is evidence of the ability with which he discharged his duties, and the confidence and esteem with which he is regarded by his fellow citizens. He is a popular and successful landlord, and the Lynch House is a favorite resort for the traveling public.

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