Biography of Aaron S. Lynn
Aaron S. Lynn, a highly respected citizen of Adair County, is renowned for his agricultural pursuits on his Union township farm. Born on October 3, 1848, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of William J. and Caroline Lynn. In 1869, the family relocated to Clarke County, Iowa, where they were engaged in farming. Aaron received his education in Pennsylvania and Iowa before embarking on his own farming endeavors. He married Mary E. Young in 1871 and later settled in Adair County, where he gradually expanded his property to encompass 720 acres. Alongside farming, Aaron played a significant role in railway construction and actively supported education and church work. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Creston, Winterset & Des Moines Railroad and contributed to the development of the telephone system and Christian church projects. Aaron and Mary had six children, all of whom achieved success in their chosen fields. Despite his accomplishments, Aaron remained humble, focusing on community and societal welfare.
