Clinton D. Rayburn
Clinton D. Rayburn, London, an old citizen of Madison County, and a well-known grocer of London, was born in Range Township July 22, 1833. His father, John Rayburn, was a native of Ross County, Ohio, and a farmer by occupation; he died in 1838. He married Rebecca Dungan, a sister of John and Wilson Dungan, they were the parents of five children, four living -- subject, and sister, Mrs. F. M. Chapman, being the only ones now residing in the county. Mrs. Rayburn is still living, and resides with her son James at Jamestown, Greene Co., Ohio. Our subject was the third child, and accompanied his parents to London when quite a child. They lived on a farm near the village, but, "Clint" was mostly reared in London, learning the tanner's trade with John Dungan, and remaining with him several years. He was a resident of Finley, Hancock County, two years, and Superintendent of the Gwynne farm in Deer Creek Township for five years. He then removed onto the farm of Gideon Peck (now owned by James Phifer), in Paint Township, where he resided seven years. Mr. Rayburn then came to London, and for two years was associated with James Hamilton in the grain trade. On December 16, 1880, he purchased the grocery stock and trade of William Ronemus, and his success in this line of trade has been very good. Mr. Rayburn is a member of the Masonic Lodge and Chapter, is Republican in politics, and has served as a member of the City Council. He was united in marriage, September 22, 1853, to Sarah J., daughter of Gideon Peck, of Paint Township. Of their two children, one survives -- Frank G., with his father in the store; Emma B., is deceased; Mrs. Rayburn is a member of the Presbyterian Church.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]