GEORGE W. WINN, a son of William and Phoebe (Osborne) Winn, was born near Rising Sun, Ind., May 3, 1827, coming with his parents to this county, when about two years of age. His education was derived, sitting on an oak wood seat, principally from a Webster's spelling book. Young Winn became apprenticed to the trade of a blacksmith, and became a superior workman. When the war of the rebellion came on he enlisted in Co. I, 91st Ill. Inf., and was afterward detailed to hospital service at St. Louis, being general wardmaster of Post Hospital. While in the service, two little children of Mr. Winn died. The bereaved mother, now left entirely alone, decided to enter the service of the United States, for the relief of the boys in blue. For 19 months she administered to the sick and dying with a solicitude that gained for her the esteem of all. The heroine of the hospital wards at St. Louis, and the wife of G. W. Winn, who were married Oct. 20, 1859, was Mary C. Boggess, a daughter of Madison and Elizabeth (Reddin) Boggess, who settled in Carrollton, or on the site of that place in the summer of 1818. Mr. Boggess was a wagon maker by trade, and fought in the Black Hawk war. He was a young man when he came from his native state, Kentucky, to this county, being a member of a party of surveyors and "carrying the chain." His wife died in Jan., 1854, and he followed her June 7, 1877./ Mr. and Mrs. Winn are the parents of eight children - James M., born Dec. 7, 1860, died Aug. 18, 1862; Charles D., born June 4, 1862, died Aug. 27, 1863; Mary E., born Oct. 10, 1869; Julia A. born March 23, 1871; Craig, born Nov. 28, 1873, and died Aug. 17, 1879; Walter, born June 3, 1879; and one child that died in infancy, not christened. Mr. Winn was previously twice married. The first time to Mary A. Tucker, April 30, 1849. They were the parents of one child - John A., born March 29, 1850. His first wife died Aug. 3, 1852. He was again married Nov. 3, 1852, to Sarah Tucker, and were blessed with one child - William, born Nov. 9, 1856. Mrs. Winn's death occurred Feb. 7, 1859. In company with his brother, Richard B., Mr. Winn established the Carrollton machine shops, which he operated successfully until coming to White Hall, in 1877. In conclusion it may be stated that Mr. Winn's life has been a success, owning a half interest in the foundry and machine shops at White Hall, besides other valuable property. What is somewhat remarkable, he has never uttered an oath, never drank any liquor, and has never used tobacco. He is a member of the M.E. Church, the Masonic fraternity and the G.A.R. He is a republican.