COIN, Mrs. Frances
This estimable lady is deserving of much credit for what she has accomplished in the face of obstacles and discouragements that would have thwarted the purposes of others of less sterling fibre, and she has shown herself to be capable of managing successfully a large and valuable farm, being the fortunate owner of The Oakland, one of the best stock and grain farms in Perry township, Clinton county, on which stands one of our most attractive rural homes She is the possessor of many commendable attributes of head and heart and has long been a favorite with a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.
Martin COIN, deceased husband of Mrs. Frances Coin, of this review, was one of the prominent agriculturists and stock men of this county. He was born in Cass county, Indiana, May 1, 1854, and his death occurred on November 17, 1907. He came of a worthy old family, noted alike for their industry and honesty. He was a son of Randolph and Eleanor (RYAN) COIN, both born in Virginia, and each representatives of fine old Southern families. There they spent their earlier years, finally coming to Cass county, Indiana. They each received such educations as the old-time schools afforded. They became well established in Cass county and there spent the rest of their lives.
Martin Coin was reared in the Hoosier state and when a boy assisted with the general work on the home farm, and he received a good common school education. In early manhood he was married to Frances COYNER, a representative of one of the sterling pioneer families, who early settled in Perry township, this county, where Mrs. Coin was born, reared and educated. She is a daughter of Jacob COYNER, who came of an old Maryland family, whose ancestors originally came from Germany, about the year 1700. The family became prominent in the old Oriole state, assisted in the development of the localities where they lived, fought in our early wars and encouraged the work of the school and the church. The family finally moved to Indiana and became well established in Clinton county, known here for their honesty and industry, and many noble qualities of head and heart. Jacob Coyner left a large and valuable estate for his children.
Mrs. Coin’s valuable farm of one hundred and forty-seven acres lies three and one-half miles northeast of Colfax. It is well managed, well kept, everything denoting thrift and care.
Mrs. Coin has one daughter, Mrs. Goldie GLADEN (sic), who was given excellent educational advantages. She was married in 1908 to Walker GLADDEN (sic), a young man of much promise and fine character. They have one child (sic), a daughter, Frances Marguerite, born February 11, 1912, and a son, Raymond, born July 26, 1909.
