John B. Shinn, son of James Shinn, of Griggsville, was born in Hamilton Co., Ohio, Oct. 28, 1830, where Cincinnati now stands; came to this county with his parents in 1831 and settled near Atlas, where they remained one year; then removed to Griggsville township, locating on sec. 24, where John was brought up; he attended McKendree College at Lebanon, IL, one year, and then married Charlotte E. Fielding, Sept. 6, 1853. Of their children 7 are living, namely, Charles B., Grace L., Edwin F., John F., Annie M., Mary B. and an infant. Mr. Shinn is a farmer and has taught school several years.

From the " History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )