History of Todd County, Kentucky, ed. J. H. Battle, 1884, F. A. Battey
Publishing Co., 1884, Page 268.         (Fairview Precinct)

JOHN R. FINCH was born in Caswell County, N. C., in 1820, and came with
his parents to Todd County, Ky., in 1839, where he still retains his
residence.  His father, Adam Finch, the son of John, was born in
Charlottesville, Va., was a soldier in the war of 1812, and died here
in 1860, aged eighty-five years.  His wife, Jennie (Ruder), died in
1870, aged eighty years.  To them were born Richard, subject, Elizabeth
(Massie) and William.  Subject's educational advantages were limited,
but he is a constant reader of current literature.  He has never married.
Mr. Finch is engaged in the profession of farming, owning 1,000 acres
of valuable land in a high state of cultivation.  He is also a dealer
in live stock.  Politically, he is a Democrat.

Finch Ruder Massie
=
Caswell-NC VA

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