BIO: Tincher, James, s/o Tincher, Samuel R & Martha Odell - Unknown Co MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA page 352 JAMES TINCHER, merchant, Guthrie, was born in Lawrence County February 27, 1830, being the oldest of two children born to Samuel R. and Martha (Odell) Tincher, both of whom were natives of Kentucky, who came to this State about 1815. Samuel R. was a farmer by occupation. Our subject's mother died when he was eighteen months old, and he was taken by his grandparents (Odell), with whom he remained till fifteen years old, when he was apprenticed to the saddler's trade, after finishing which, he started in business for himself. Subsequently, he opened a store in Springville. March 8, 1851, he married Nancy E. Carson, and seven children were born to them, five of whom are living: William H., Martha, James R., Alice and Robert E. January 8, 1872, Mrs. Tincher died. At one time Mr. Tincher operated two stores, but is now running one at Guthrie. He is an A. F. & A. M. and has also served as Constable, Justice of the Peace and Trustee of Perry Township. His son, William H., is one of the best business men of the county, and has assisted his father in his business since he was eleven years of age. He was elected Trustee of the township two days after he attained his majority. He was also appointed by the County Board to fill a vacancy, and was again elected in 1881 to same office. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884 Transcribed by: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997