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From Madison Democrat 50th Anniversary
Published by the Madison Democrat, 1908
Though the subject of this sketch has been removed by death, an estimable widow, an honored son and a host of admiring friends will feel a solemn though gratifying pride in reading of the salient features of the life of one who was a distinguished citizen, a great lawyer and a fearless upright judge. The history of Madison county cannot be written without the name of Judge Geo. Lincoln.
He was born in Westford, Windham county, Connecticut in 1825, received his education in the district school, and in Monson, Mass., Academy. Three years were spent in teaching in Rhode Island, when he came west, taught in Indiana and Ohio, all the while studying law. He was admitted to the Bar in 1854, the oath being administered by Allen G. Thurman. He began practice in Marysville with Cornelius Hamilton as partner. But in 1860 removed to London. Within two years he had forged to the very front rank, enjoying a wide practice, and great popularity. He became prosecuting attorney, and in 1879 was elected Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in the third subdivision of the 5th Judicial district, comprising the counties of Franklin, Madison and Pickaway, being the first lawyer in Madison county ever so honored. He served until 1890, and made a record for fairness and fearlessness that stamped his character for all time as a thorough lawyer and an upright judge. Physically strong, mentally keen, and quick to detect falsehood, he was generally successful as an advocate and sure to be certain in his judicial opinions. Alert in cross examination, sure to detect the lie, his ability was unquestioned, and by his unswerving, conscientious rectitude he added dignity to the profession, and honor to the bench.
Judge Lincoln was a tireless worker for the new court house, and was the first judge to sit therein. Though active in the affairs of state, and giving much of his time to politics and public duty, he was thoroughly domestic, cherishing home and the sanctity of the fireside. He was a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln, and was on visiting terms with the great emancipator. Reaching the age of 80, full of honors, and enjoying universal homage and respect of those among whom he had spent half a century of most active usefulness, he bowed before the Grim Reaper.
His first wife was Harriet McMullen, of London, mother of John A. Lincoln, Esq. She died in 1867.
Later he married Miss Theodora Annette Phelps, who survives him. He died May 22, 1905. His remains repose in Oak Hill cemetery.
Citizens and lawyers alike find inspiration in the story of his life.
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