John Hinton, first settler in the township of Hinton, was a native of Wales. He married Phebe Ribble, a native of New Jersey, in 1812. They came to Mecosta County in October, 1855, and settled on sec. 15. Mrs. Hinton's death occurred Feb. 18, 1860, and was the first event of the kind in the township. It is held that the second marriage of Mr. Hinton to Mariette Rockwood, celebrated May 26, 1860, was the first marriage in the township. The first frame barn was erected by Mr. Hinton in 1856. He died Jan. 4, 1874. The township was named in his honor.
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