Hawthorne, Julian, Ed. History of Washington the Evergreen State: From Early Dawn to Daylight. Vol. 2. New York: American Historical Publishing Co., 1893. p. 668. WINN, HON. JOHN R., Superior Judge of Whatcom and San Juan counties, Wash., was born October 1st, 1862, in Randolph County, Mo., near Roanoke. He was reared on a farm and received his education in the Roanoke Academy. After teaching school in his native county two terms, he left home at the age of twenty years, going to Grafton, Dak., where he followed the same calling for four terms. During this time he devoted his leisure hours to the study of the law and was admitted to the Bar in 1885. After two years' practice at Grafton, he came to Washington Territory in 1888, and located at Snohomish. Here he resumed the practice of his profession and continued for two years. In 1889 he was elected Superior Judge for the counties of Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom. Eighteen months later the Legislature divided the district, and he continued as Judge for Whatcom and San Juan counties. In 1892 he was re-elected, and is now serving his second term. Judge Winn, during his occupancy of the Bench, has been noted for his courtesy, industry, and acuteness, as well as for his learning and firmness. Policy has little, if anything, to do with his decisions, his conclusions being reached by critical analysis presented with legal and logical force. His mind is judicial in tone and temperament; in no one could there be better harmony between mental and moral forces. In all the elements which constitute a worthy citizen he excels. he is a man of strong convictions regardless of personal consequences; is firm without being dogmatic, but maintains his opinions fearlessly. In modes of thought and life he is eminently practical, and abounds in domestic affection, and is earnestly loyal to principles and friends. Judge Winn was married August 1st, 1890, to Miss Lula L. Piles, of Kentucky. They have one son, Roland B. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.