Person:Lynds Tinker (2)

L. C. TINKER, now living retired in Jefferson, is a veteran of the Civil War and a highly respected citizen of Ashtabula County. He was born at Rome, Ashtabula County, July 25, 1843, and is a son of Samuel and Anna Samantha (Rockwell) Tinker.
Samuel Tinker was a native of Oswego County, N. Y., born Nov. 23, 1811. In 1818 his parents came west to Ashtabula County, making the trip in prairie schooners, and they settled on a farm near Rome, Samuel Tinker became one of the leading farmers and stock men of the county and owned 200 acres of land. He was a Republican and held many public offices. On Apr. 28, 1842, Mr. Tinker was married to Miss Anna Samantha Rockwell, a native of Susquehanna County, Pa., who was born Feb. 22, 1825. To this union the following children were born: L. C., the subject of this sketch; Bird J., deceased; Emma M., the widow of William Howlett, lives at Alma, Mich.; Orlando S., a farmer, lives at Rome, Ohio; and Archie A., deceased. Mr. Tinker died in 1893 and his wife died Mar. 12, 1888.
L. C. Tinker attended the schools at Rome, Ohio, and in early life engaged in farming with his father. After 25 years of farming and stock raising, Mr. Tinker engaged in the mercantile business at Dodgeville, Ashtabula County, and was thus engaged for 30 years. In April, 1909, he retired, and now lives at Jefferson. While living at Dodgeville Mr. Tinker served as postmaster for 16 years.
During the Civil War Mr. Tinker enlisted in Company K, 87th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and at the expiration of his term, reenlisted in the 2nd Ohio Heavy Artillery. He took part in many important battles and skirmishes in the war and was discharged in 1865 at Delaware, Ohio. Mr. Tinker was taken prisoner in August, 1863, at the last battle of Harper's Ferry, Va., and was paroled soon after that battle.
In 1886 Mr. Tinker was married the first time to Miss Abagail Allyn, who was born at Rome, Ohio, Aug. 13, 1843, and died April 25, 1889. To this union two children were born: Albert W., born Aug. 2, 1867, lives in Cleveland; and LaVerne, born Aug. 5, 1877, married Charles E. Dee, and she died June 15, 1906, leaving a daughter, Margaret M., who was born Aug. 31, 1902, married Ralph Yomans and now lives in Cleveland. On Aug. 12, 1891, Mr. Tinker was married to Miss Alice E. Allyn, a sister of his first wife, who was born Apr. 27, 1856. To this union one daughter was born, Abigail Mildred, born Jan. 7, 1895, married on Apr.25, 1918, to Albert Miller, of Jefferson, and they have a son, Richard Allyn, born Mar. 5, 1922.
Marvin and Mary (Decker) Allyn, parents of Mrs. L. C. Tinker, were natives of New York State and early settlers of Ashtabula County. He died in 1901 and his wife died the following year. They were the parents of the following children: Marcia A., married William Cook, both deceased; Sarah J., the widow of Oscar Finch, lives at Jefferson; Abagail Tinker, deceased; Rev. Almond, deceased; Cynthia, married George Soden, both deceased; Antoinette, married John Grimm, both deceased; Dr. Alvin B., deceased; Mrs. Alice E. Tinker; and Arthur.
In politics Mr. Tinker is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Tinker is widely known and one of the leading citizens of Ashtabula County.
Source: History of Ashtabula County, Ohio - by Moina W. Large - Vol. I - 1924 - Page 772

Lynds Charles Tinker
Birth: 25 Jul 1843 Rome, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Death: 7 Jul 1933 Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Burial: Oakdale CemeteryJefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA
Plot: Section 11, Middle of Row 2
Memorial #: 50566702
Family Members
Parents
Samuel Tinker 1811-1893
Anna Samantha Rockwell Tinker 1825-1888
Spouses
Abigail Margaret Allyn Tinker* 1843-1889
Alice Electa Allyn Tinker* 1856-1947
Created by: J Stefancic (47114977)
Added: 2 Apr 2010
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50566702/Lynds-Charles-Tinker
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 15 November 2017), memorial page for Lynds Charles Tinker (25 Jul 1843–7 Jul 1933), Find A Grave Memorial no. 50566702, citing Oakdale Cemetery, Jefferson, Ashtabula County, Ohio, USA ; Maintained by J Stefancic (contributor 47114977) .

Name: Lynds C Tinker
Name Note: was in U.S. Army
Sex: Male
Age: 89
Death Date: 07 Jul 1933
Death Place: Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race: white
Father's Name: Samuel/Tinker
Mother's Name: Anna S./Rockwell
Residence Place: Jefferson, Ohio
Birth Date: 23 Jul 1843
Birth Year (Estimated): 1844
Birthplace: Rome, Ashtabula, Ohio
Burial Date: 09 Jul 1933
Cemetery: Jefferson
Father's Birthplace: Extor, Osego, York State
Mother's Birthplace: York State
Spouse's Name: Alice E./Tinker
Record Number: 58
Record Number: 58

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Samuel/Tinker Father M Extor, Osego, York State
Anna S./Rockwell Mother F York State
Alice E./Tinker Wife F

Reference ID: fn 37862
GS Film Number: 1992877
Digital Folder Number: 004001880
Image Number: 02539
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B00230-6

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"Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZ4P-PMN : 8 March 2021), Lynds C Tinker, 07 Jul 1933; citing Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, reference fn 37862; FHL microfilm 1,992,877.

Event Type: Census
Name: Lynds C Twiker
Sex: Male
Age: 17
Event Date: 1860
Event Place: Rome, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Birth Year (Estimated): 1843
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Page: 241

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Saml Twiker M 49 New York
Samantha Twiker F 35 Pennsylvania
Burrett Twiker M 13 Ohio
Emma Twiker F 10 Ohio
Orlando Twiker M 6 Ohio
Archa Twiker M 3 Ohio

Household Identifier: 1924
Affiliate Film Number: 932
Affiliate Publication Number: M653
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Digital Folder Number: 005170523
Microfilm Number: 803932
Image Number: 00394
Indexing Batch: N01787-1

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"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MCPS-W7S : 18 February 2021), Lynds C Twiker in entry for Saml Twiker, 1860.

Event Type: Census
Name: Lynds C Tinker
Event Date: 1890
Event Place: Ohio, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States

Affiliate Publication Number: M123
Affiliate Publication Title: Schedules Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War,1890.
Affiliate Film Number: 74
GS Film Number: 338233
Digital Folder Number: 004679137
Image Number: 00114

Citing this Record
"United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K835-2K4 : 8 March 2021), Lynds C Tinker, 1890; citing NARA microfilm publication M123 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 338,233.

Event Type: Census
Name: Lynds C Tinker
Sex: Male
Age: 76
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Jefferson Village, Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
Birth Year (Estimated): 1844
Birthplace: Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York
Mother's Birthplace: New York
Household Identifier: 211
Line Number: 22
Sheet Letter: A
Sheet Number: 9
Sheet Number and Letter: 9A
Affiliate Film Number: 1346
Affiliate Publication Number: T625
Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Alice E Tinker Wife F 63 Ohio

Digital Folder Number: 004967397
Microfilm Number: 1821346
Image Number: 00728
Indexing Batch: N03269-0

Citing this Record
"United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MD5P-MBK : 3 February 2021), Lynds C Tinker, 1920.