WEBB-Fred Lincoln - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

Fred Lincoln WEBB. Although young in years Mr. Webb is well versed in law and his reputation and record are first class for integrity and reliability in all matters entrusted to him. As a lawyer he combines ability and a thorough training in legal principles with industry and close application to the interests of his clients, and he enjoys general esteem as a scholarly gentleman, a valuable counselor adn a useful and influential citizen. Careful in preparing his cases with abililty to present them in a concise, but logical and forcible manner, he is an earnest and conscientious advocate and has a bright future before him His success thus far has been achieved by improved opportunities, by untiring diligence, and by close study and correct judgment of men and motives. Mr. Webb traces his nativity to the Hoosier State, where he was born in Warren County within two miles of Attica, Dec 6, 1865. There his youthful days were spent. His parents, Thomas J. and Elizabeth Whitmore Webb, were natives of the Buckeye State, born in Troy, Miami County, Ohio. They came to Indiana in 1865, purchased a farm in Warren County and there their paents reside at the present time. The father was educated in Wittenburg University and followed the profession of a civil engineer in connection with farming interests. He was County Surveyor for 8 years and has held other positions of importance in the county. He developed and improved the farm on which he settle din 1865, and now has a comfortable and pleasant home. In every walk of life his career has been upright and honorable, and he and his most worthy wife are highly esteemed in the community where they make their home. Young Webb passed his boyhood and yough on his father's farm and divided his time between assisting his father in the arduous duties of the same and attending the public schools of Attica, where he received a good practical educaiton. At an early age he showed a decided liking for the law, and after leaving the school room he entered the office of A. R. Milford, where he read law for some time. In Sept 1889, he was admitted to the bar before Judge Raine and has since been engaged in general pratice in Attica. Although but a short time has elapsed since Mr. Webb started out on his legal career, his reputation is already established upon a firm foundation, and he is deservedly looked upon as one of the most energetic and progressive members of the bar. He is not only a lawyer of ability, but is also painstaking and industrous, systematically preparing his cases and guarding the interests of his clients. In his political views Mr. Webb is a warm advocate of the platform of rhte Republican party, and has ever been active in political affairs. He is well posted on all subjects and takes much interest in the progress and upbuilding of Attica and Fountain County.