Mary, In "The Catawba Soldier of the Civil War" by Professor George W. Hawn there is a listing and a sketch of George F. Rinck (Co. F 23rd Regiment) in addition there is a letter by George that describes his experiences in the war. Other Rinks listed in the book are Eli F., Henry, C.R. and John. Thought this may interest you. This book should be accessible in several libraries in Catawba County. It was printed by Clay Printing Co. of Hickory, NC in 1911 and was reprinted by them recently, so yes they are still in business and probably have copies for sale. If not, I would be glad to photocopy pages for you. William D. Lewis, MS * [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Mary Harbinson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 4:27 AM To: Lewis, W (Bill) Subject: Re: [NCLINCOL-L] John Rinck John Rink was the son of Frantz Rinck who was a hessian soldier that deserted and came to Linc. John was born around 1790 or maybe a little before. He married a Elizabeth Robinson in 1805 and a Elizabeth Marshall I think around 1830. He still paid taxes in Linc. to around the 30's. I am trying to figure out which one you would have known. Was it Samuel Rink if so this was off of Henry Rincks son Jessee. who had a son named Samuel I am also looking for information on that family also. I think Samuel had several wives if I am not mistaken. I live in the state of Washington so its hard for me to find the ones left. I have also not been able to find Frantz Rincks burial place or his wife Marys maiden name. I do get back there a couple times a year and try to put all the pieces together. do you know any of the relatives of either John or Sam Rinck. Thanks for your generous help Mary Rink Harbinson ----- Original Message ----- From: Lewis, W (Bill) <[email protected]> To: 'Mary Harbinson' <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 12:51 PM Subject: RE: [NCLINCOL-L] John Rinck > Mary, > > This is an e-mail I received. See below. > > What period of time are you talking about, I used to know a John Rinck, son > of Sam Rinck. > Both are now dead > Paul > --- > --Original Message----- > From: Lewis, W (Bill) <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:32 AM > Subject: RE: [NCLINCOL-L] John Rinck > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Mary Harbinson [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 3:16 AM > To: Lewis, W (Bill) > Subject: Re: [NCLINCOL-L] John Rinck > > > Thanks Bill, > The ones in Hickory are all of my relatives , my father still lives in > Maiden. I live in the state of Washington. Frantz Rinck/Ring came to Linc. > as a deserter from being a hessian soldier, He had 8 kids , John being one > of them. He is the only one I can't find. He still pd taxes there until > around 1830. But no church, census, or any records exist on him. A couple of > his brothers went to Tenn. and then Ala. I have looked there also. He is a > true mystery. > Thank for you kindness. > Mary Rink Harbinson > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Lewis, W (Bill) <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 8:28 AM > Subject: RE: [NCLINCOL-L] John Rinck > > > > Mary, > > > > You may want to try the Catawba County site a [email protected] I > > knew of several Rinks growing up in Hickory. Catawba was once in Lincoln > > Co. so some of his relatives may be there. > > > > William D. Lewis, MS > > * [email protected] > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > > Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2000 11:01 AM > > To: [email protected] > > Subject: Re: [NCLINCOL-L] John Rinck > > > > > > Mary, > > Could Rinck possible have been Linck? There were LINCK > > and LINK families in NC and VA in the late 1700s. > > > > Helen > > > > Mary Harbinson wrote: > > > > > Still searching for anyone with knowledge of John Rinck, born in late > > 1700's. Still paying taxes in Linc. Co on land from his father until about > > 1830. He is the only link of the family I can not find, Please help if you > > know of him. > > > Thank you so very much > > > Mary > > > > > > ==== NCLINCOL Mailing List ==== > > > Gaston County Heritage Book, submit your family history to be published > > > in our new book. http://members.xoom.com/petphotos/Heritage.htm > > > > > > > > > > ==== NCLINCOL Mailing List ==== > > Gaston County Heritage Book, submit your family history to be published > > in our new book. http://members.xoom.com/petphotos/Heritage.htm > > > > > > ==== NCLINCOL Mailing List ==== > > FAMILY REUNION announcements can be placed here. > > Email all announcements to mailto:[email protected] > > > >