LINN HOSKINS, cabinet-maker and furniture dealer, Bloomington; a native of Vermont, born in 1831; a son of Nathan Hoskins, who wrote the history of Vermont State fifty years ago; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located in Bloomington; established the present business in 1863; learned his trade in Massachusetts; in 1860, he returned to Massachusetts and was married to Miss Amanda M. Dana, by whom he has five children - three sons and two daughters. Robert, the oldest son, assists his father in the business; Sylvia, the oldest daughter, is a teacher in the graded school, commencing at the age of 16 years. Mrs. Hoskins is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Hoskins is a member of the I. O. O. F., has passed all the chairs and been delegate to the Grand Lodge; is one of the oldest business men in Bloomington; carries a very large stock of furniture, and makes a specialty of undertaking; has three warehouses full of goods; handles one of the largest trades in the county. By strict attention to business and fair dealing, he has been successful and justly merits the confidence of the people.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.