Kinney, Calvin T., p. o Sheds, is a fine sample of the self made man. He has pushed his way to the front among the enterprising, prosperous farmers of this county, while still in the prime of life, and has a valuable, well conducted farm in the town of De Ruyter. He is a son of George T. and Mary (Davis) Kinney, and was born about a half mile south of his present home, June 28, 1855. His boyhood was spent in the district schools and having grown to manhood he early turned his attention to farming, which vocation he has since followed. On December 30, 1875, he married Ida L., daughter of Samuel and Polly M. (Holmes) Scott. They have two children: Clarence, born June 7, 1880, and Mertie, born January 28, 1886. In politics Mr. Kinney is a Republican and has held the office of highway commissioner three years. He is a member of the De Ruyter Lodge, No, 692, F. & A. M. His standing in his party and his fraternity is high, and both he and his wife are among the respected people of their town and community.