Person:Charles Clink (3)
Sergeant Charles Clink
b.19 Feb 1838 (rural), Greensprings, Sandusky Co., Ohio, United States
d.16 Mar 1916 Steuben Co., Indiana, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Bef 1836
  1. John R Clink1836 - 1911
  2. Sergeant Charles Clink1838 - 1916
Spouse and Children
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m. 10 Oct 1867
  1. Mary C Clink1868 - 1957
  2. Laura E Clink1871 - 1877
  3. Jennie E Clink1874 - 1905
  4. Carrie M Clink1876 - 1966
  5. Mattie L Clink1878 - 1967
  6. Nelllie Clink1884 - 1973
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Facts and Events
Name[1] Sergeant Charles Clink
Alt Name[2] Charles Clink
Gender Male
Birth[3][4][2][12] 19 Feb 1838 (rural), Greensprings, Sandusky Co., Ohio, United States
Other[6][2][15] 25 Aug 1861 Milit-Beg
Other[2][7][16] 14 Sep 1865 Milit-End
Marriage 10 Oct 1867 Steuben Co., Indiana, United Statesto Catharine Ritter
Other 19 Jul 1870 Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, United StatesCensus1870
with Catharine Ritter
Occupation[1][8][9][10] Bet 1870 and 1910 Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, United Statesa farmer
Other 18 Jun 1880 Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, United StatesCensus1880
with Catharine Ritter
Other[7][17] 1885 Steuben Co., Indiana, United StatesBio-hist-OK
Other[6][18] Abt 1889 Indiana, United StatesPension Civil War
Other 8 Jun 1900 Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, United StatesCensus1900
with Catharine Ritter
Other 5 May 1910 Salem twp., Steuben Co., Indiana, United StatesCensus1910
with Catharine Ritter
Death[2][13] 16 Mar 1916 Steuben Co., Indiana, United States
Burial[5][14] Mar 1916 Mount Zion Cemetery, Golden Lake, Steuben Co., Indiana, United States
Other[11][19] Mar 1916 Steuben Co., Indiana, United StatesObituary
Reference Number? 50972
References
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132)
    Page: 177B; sheet 16; ancestry image 16.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Obituary. (further information available upon request).
  3. ↑ United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publications M593 and T132)
    age 32.
  4. ↑ United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    age 41.
  5. ↑ Tombstone, Record Type: Photograph of tombstone, Subject: grave marker.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Civil War Pension Index, Url: www.ancestry.com
    invalid certificate #459090.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Interstate Publishing. History of Steuben County, Indiana. (Interstate Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, 1885)
    page 741.
  8. ↑ United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    ED#3; page 288C; sheet: 24; ancestry image 24.
  9. ↑ United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    ED#106; page 117A; sheet: 8A; ancestry image: 15.
  10. ↑ United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    ED#136; page: 133B; sheet 14B; ancestry image: 20.
  11. ↑ Steuben County, Indiana GenWeb site, Url:http://www.rootsweb.com/~insteube/
    Submitted By: Theresa Ferguson.
  12. ↑ both parents born in PA. In the 1910 census it is reported that both his parents were born in Germany
  13. ↑ at his home, five miles west of Pleasant Lake
  14. ↑ beside wife. I have a photo of the tombstone's and plot
  15. ↑ Civil War Company A; 44th Indiana Infantry. Surname listed on the pension index card as "Clink"
  16. ↑ he had participated in all the battles of his regiment except Shiloh,when he was on the sick list, although he was on the field at the time
  17. ↑ "Charles Clink was born in Sandusky County, Ohio, in 1838, a son of Georgia and Kathryn Clink. He was reared and educated in his native County, remaining there until 20 years of age when he came to Steuben County, Indiana. He lived in Steuben Township about three years, and then returned to Ohio. In the spring of 1861 he came again to Steuben County, and August 25, enlisted in Company A., 44th Indiana Infantry.After serving two years he was discharged with his regiment at Chattanooga, for the purpose of reenlisting, and then served till September 14, 1865. He served in the ranks about three years and then it was promoted to Sergeant. He participated in all the battles of his regiment except Shiloh, when he was on the sick list, although he was on the field part of the time. Among the more important of the battles of the regiment were Fort Donelson, Stone River, and Chickamauga. After his returne to Steuben County he married Kathryn Ritter, daughter of Henry Ritter, of Steuben Township. They had five children -- Mary C.,Jenny E., Carrie M., Mattie L. and Nellie. One daughter, Laura E., died in her seventh year. In April, 1869, Mr. Clink bought a farm of 120 acres, 80 acres on section 14 and 40 acres on section 23, Salem Township, where she has since lived. His residence is located on section 14. He learned the carpenters trade in his youth, and has always given his attention to a in a greater or less degree. It's farm is one of the best in the Township, and his improvements are neat and substantial."
  18. ↑ the date on the index card is illegible is 188?
  19. ↑ "Son of George and Catherine Clink, was born near Greensprings, Sandusky county, Ohio, February 19, 1838, and died at his home, five miles west of Pleasant Lake, Steuben county, Indiana, March 16, 1916, aged 78 years and 26 days. He remained in Ohio until twenty years of age, then came to Steuben county, Indiana, where he became an apprentice at the carpenter's trade. August 25, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, 44th Indiana Infantry. He participated in all the battles of his regiment except Shiloh, when he was on the sick list. He was promoted to the rank of sergeant and served until the close of the war, being discharged Sept. 14, 1865. He was married to Catherine Ritter, Oct. 10, 1967. To this union were born six daughters, two of whom, Laura and Mrs. S.J.Allen, have preceded him in death. In the spring of 1869, Mr. and Mrs. Clink moved to the farm home west of Pleasant Lake, which has since been their continual residence for almost half a century. He leaves the widow, four daughters, Mrs. David Freed, Mrs. Chas. Libey, Mattie and Nellie Clink; five grandchildren, four brothers, a sister and a large circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted from the home,Sunday, March 19th, at 1 o'clock, Rev. L.W.Love officiating."
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