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ROGER MERRITT LINEKIN was born at Vineland, New Jersey, March 16, 1880, a son of Orlando and Julia (Merritt)
Linekin His father followed the seas and for many years was a sea captain and followed this vocation practically
all his life. He was in the merchant marine service and visited many countries, now residing in New York. The family
is of old American descent, but originally came to this country from France. Roger M. acquired his education in
the public schools of New Jersey. Early in life he learned the shoe manufacturing business, which he followed for
seventeen years. Coming to California, Mr. Linekin found employment with the Sperry Flour Company of Los Angeles,
where he remained for nearly four years. In 1914 Mr. Linekin removed to El Centro and purchased the Suitotorium,
which business he has since conducted with gratifying success. Politically he is a Republican. Fraternally he is
a member of the M. W. O. A. Mr. Linekin married at Vineland, New Jersey, April 9, 1903, Miss Gertrude McAlister,
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William H. McAlister, both deceased and buried in Bridgetown, New Jersey. To Mr. and
Mrs. Linekin was born one daughter, born at Camden, New Jersey, November 18, 1907.
From:
The History of Imperial County, California
Edited by: F. C. Farr
Elms and Franks, Publishers
Berkley, California 1918
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