Family Group Sheet
Family Group Sheet
Birth1819, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA, USA342,503, Pp 784-5
Census1850, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 31
Census1860, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 41
Census1870, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 51
Census1880, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 61
Census USA1870, Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA Age: 51
Death14 Mar 1895, Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA1785 Age: 76
BurialSavanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA
MemoSavanna Township Cemetery
OccupationCooper (1870)
ReligionCongregational
Alternate surnameFrink Or Finke
FatherWilliam Fink
Birthabt 1819, IRL342
Census1850, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 31
Census1860, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 41
Census1870, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 51
Census1880, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 61
Death22 Mar 1895, Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA1785 Age: 76
BurialSavanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA
MemoSavanna Township Cemetery
FatherPlaceholder Bothwell
Children
Birthabt 1845, Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA148
Census1850, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 5
Census1860, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 15
Census1870, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 25
Census1880, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 35
Census1900, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 55
Never married
Census1850, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 1
Census1860, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 11
Census1870, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 21
Census1880, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 31
Census1900, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 51
Census1910, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Ward 1 Age: 61
Census1925, State Census, IA, Clinton Co., Clinton Age: 76
Burial28 Oct 1927, Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA
Never married
Census1850, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: <1
Census1860, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 10
Census1870, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 20
Census1880, USA, IA, Scott Co., Davenport Age: 30
Census1900, USA, IL, Cook Co., Chicago Ward 13 Age: 50
Census1910, USA, IL, Cook Co., Chicago Ward 3 Age: 60
Death10 May 1911, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA1687 Age: 61
Burial11 May 1911, Chicago, Cook Co., IL, USA
SpouseJohn Quincy Wing (1849-1884)
Marriage22 Sep 1873, Carroll Co., IL, USA469
ChildrenFlorence Anna (1876-1956)
Birth24 Aug 1854, Savanna, Carroll Co., IL, USA2
Census1860, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 5
Census1870, USA, IL, Carroll Co., Savanna Age: 15
Census1880, USA, IA, Scott Co., Davenport Age: 25
Census1900, USA, IA, Clinton Co. Clinton Ward 1 Age: 45
Census1910, USA, IA, Clinton Co., Clinton Ward 1 Age: 55
Census1920, USA, IA, Clinton Co. Clinton Ward 1 Age: 65
Death30 Jan 1923, Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, USA2,4, Davenport (IA) Daily Times 2-3-1923 Age: 68
Burial1 Feb 1923, Monticello, Jones Co., IA, USA
MemoOakwood Cemetery
OccupationLawyer, Probate Judge155
Notes for John V. Fink
Note, marriage index says Frink, but other sources indicate it was Fink.
1850 Census also has name Frink, but letter dated in 1896 from daughter Sarah appears to be signed Fink (There could be a fifth letter, possibly an “e” or an “s” after the K but it is unclear).
A letter dated Sept. 17, 1898 regarding the probate of the estate of Jeremiah Bothwell, Margaret’s brother, is signed by J.E. Fink, a probate judge in Clinton, IA.
Learned coopers trade in Baltimore at 15. Moved to Savanna, Ill, 1840. Was one of the founders of the Congregational Church in Savanna.
1850 Census also has name Frink, but letter dated in 1896 from daughter Sarah appears to be signed Fink (There could be a fifth letter, possibly an “e” or an “s” after the K but it is unclear).
A letter dated Sept. 17, 1898 regarding the probate of the estate of Jeremiah Bothwell, Margaret’s brother, is signed by J.E. Fink, a probate judge in Clinton, IA.
Learned coopers trade in Baltimore at 15. Moved to Savanna, Ill, 1840. Was one of the founders of the Congregational Church in Savanna.
Research notes for John V. Fink
Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois. Edited by Newton Bateman and Paul
Selby. And History of Carroll County. Edited by Charles L. Hostetter.
Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co, 1913
p. 784-5
FINK, John V (deceased). - Although all that was earthly of John V. Fink, of Savanna, passed from the knowledge of man many years ago, his record as an energetic and useful citizen is still well remembered, and those of his friends yet living will recall his upright honesty and good deeds.
Mr. Fink was born in Allentown, Pa., a son of William Fink. He was educated in his native state and at the age of fifteen years left home and went to Baltimore where he learned the trade of a cooper, at which he worked the greater portion of the remainder of his life. After extensive traveling, and a period of residence in Kentucky, in 1840 Mr. Fink came to Savanna, Ill., where he met and married Margaret Bothwell, of English and Scottish descent, although a native of Ireland. Mr. Fink and his wife became the parents of six children: two died in infancy; Sarah, who is now deceased, for twenty-seven years was a school teacher, and well known as an efficient educator, was located for seven years at Thomson, Ill., seven years at Leclaire, Ia., and some years at Savanna; Lucy, who is the widow of John Q. Wing, is a resident of Chicago; Anna J., who for many years was a prominent educator; and John E., who was graduated from the law department of Ann Arbor university, is now an attorney located at Clinton, Ia., and was for many years a judge of the police court. Mrs Fink was one of five children, two daughters and three sons, and went to Vermont with her three brothers when about seventeen years of age. When about twenty years of age, having learned the trade of a milliner, she went to Albany, N.Y., where she had two brothers and when about twenty three years old came to Savanna. Her brother James died in Albany. Her brother Jeremiah lived many years on a farm near Albany, but later moved to Clinton, Ia., where he died. The third brother lived in Galena, Ill., many years, but spent the last of his life in Dubuque, Ia. The sister Sarah married Charles Pulford, of Savanna. For many years John Fink worked in Savanna at the trade of a cooper. He early showed his sagacity and good judgment by investing in land in the vicinity and became quite wealthy, retiring when about sixty years of age. He was a devout man and his children were reared among Christian influences. His house was always an abiding place for ministers in early days and he was one of the founders of the Congregational church of Savanna. remaining faithful to its teaching until death, and contributing liberally to its support. He served many years as deacon in the church and was always ready to help in its work. In politics he was a Republican but never sought office. Mr. Fink died March 19, 1895. Always a true friend to educational movements, though he received limited opportunities in this respect himself, he was eager to give to his children the best advantages in his power, so that all were well fitted for their future work and all who reached maturity spent some time in teaching.
Fink & Wing were partners in a law firm in 1882.
Selby. And History of Carroll County. Edited by Charles L. Hostetter.
Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co, 1913
p. 784-5
FINK, John V (deceased). - Although all that was earthly of John V. Fink, of Savanna, passed from the knowledge of man many years ago, his record as an energetic and useful citizen is still well remembered, and those of his friends yet living will recall his upright honesty and good deeds.
Mr. Fink was born in Allentown, Pa., a son of William Fink. He was educated in his native state and at the age of fifteen years left home and went to Baltimore where he learned the trade of a cooper, at which he worked the greater portion of the remainder of his life. After extensive traveling, and a period of residence in Kentucky, in 1840 Mr. Fink came to Savanna, Ill., where he met and married Margaret Bothwell, of English and Scottish descent, although a native of Ireland. Mr. Fink and his wife became the parents of six children: two died in infancy; Sarah, who is now deceased, for twenty-seven years was a school teacher, and well known as an efficient educator, was located for seven years at Thomson, Ill., seven years at Leclaire, Ia., and some years at Savanna; Lucy, who is the widow of John Q. Wing, is a resident of Chicago; Anna J., who for many years was a prominent educator; and John E., who was graduated from the law department of Ann Arbor university, is now an attorney located at Clinton, Ia., and was for many years a judge of the police court. Mrs Fink was one of five children, two daughters and three sons, and went to Vermont with her three brothers when about seventeen years of age. When about twenty years of age, having learned the trade of a milliner, she went to Albany, N.Y., where she had two brothers and when about twenty three years old came to Savanna. Her brother James died in Albany. Her brother Jeremiah lived many years on a farm near Albany, but later moved to Clinton, Ia., where he died. The third brother lived in Galena, Ill., many years, but spent the last of his life in Dubuque, Ia. The sister Sarah married Charles Pulford, of Savanna. For many years John Fink worked in Savanna at the trade of a cooper. He early showed his sagacity and good judgment by investing in land in the vicinity and became quite wealthy, retiring when about sixty years of age. He was a devout man and his children were reared among Christian influences. His house was always an abiding place for ministers in early days and he was one of the founders of the Congregational church of Savanna. remaining faithful to its teaching until death, and contributing liberally to its support. He served many years as deacon in the church and was always ready to help in its work. In politics he was a Republican but never sought office. Mr. Fink died March 19, 1895. Always a true friend to educational movements, though he received limited opportunities in this respect himself, he was eager to give to his children the best advantages in his power, so that all were well fitted for their future work and all who reached maturity spent some time in teaching.
Fink & Wing were partners in a law firm in 1882.
Notes for Margaret A. Bothwell
DOB on her tombstone is 1823.
According to the 1850 Census, Margaret was 31 at the time, making her birthdate 1819 rather than 1823. In the 1870 Census, her age was given as 50, making year of birth around 1820.
In the biographical entry on James V. Fink in the Historical encyclopedia of Illinois
Chicago: Munsell Pub. Co., 1913, she was about 17 when the family settled in Vermont, which would make her birth about 1820/21 and moved to Albany when she was 20, then on to Savanna three years later (which would make it about the time she married Fink).
According to the 1850 Census, Margaret was 31 at the time, making her birthdate 1819 rather than 1823. In the 1870 Census, her age was given as 50, making year of birth around 1820.
In the biographical entry on James V. Fink in the Historical encyclopedia of Illinois
Chicago: Munsell Pub. Co., 1913, she was about 17 when the family settled in Vermont, which would make her birth about 1820/21 and moved to Albany when she was 20, then on to Savanna three years later (which would make it about the time she married Fink).
Research notes for Margaret A. Bothwell
Savanna Weekly Journal - Thursday, March 27, 1895 - p. 4 (or so)
MRS. FINKE GONE,
—
Follows her Aged Comp-
anion to Rest,
—
AT AN ADVANCED AGE.
—
She Was One of Our Oldest Residents,
Having Settled Here in 1840. End of
a Useful Life, Her Death Mourned
by Friends Both Old and Young.
—
One week ago John Finke passed from earth to his reward, and now his aged life companion has followed him. Mrs. Finke was taken sick first, and the knowledge that his wife was suffering is thought to have hastened the husband’s death. They were both taken with severe colds, which developed into lung trouble. Thursday, March 14, Mr. Finke succumbed, and Friday, March 22, the one who has shared his joys and sorrows for over 50 years followed him. The scene in the house is a sad one. The parents were taken away suddenly, and their devoted children, who have cared for them in their declining years, are more than commonly grief-stricken. Thus two of Savanna’s very oldest settlers have gone to join others who were so prominently identified with our city in its infancy. Few are left who settled here in an early day. Those veterans are held in reverence as being instrumental in forming the beginning of our now prosperous city. When one of those who composed the little colony, is, after these many years, at last forced to vacate this earthly tabernacle, their demise is felt keenly by all. The surviving marks of Savanna’s early history cannot long be with us. The sands of life are almost run. One by one they must answer Nature’s call, and leave behind them nothing but pleasant recollections of the past. The good they have done will live after them. In after years the younger generation will point back to the time when these once-rugged men and women fought to maintain what is now being enjoyed by those coming after them. They all had different works to perform. Each took up a different line of action. In the religious and educational line were those who were more prominently connected than others; those who saw the necessity of devoting largely of their talent and means to establishing and maintaining churches and schools. Among these were Mr. and Mrs. Finke. They were ardent Congregationalists, and the little brick church still stands as a monument of their fidelity to the cause.
Mrs. Margaret Finke was born in Armagh, Ireland. She came to America in 1838, stopping at Burlington, Vt. She remained there two years and then came to Savanna, arriving here in the fall of ‘40. Fifty years ago, the 17th of last July, she was married to the one who preceded her to the better land. Mrs. Finke was a truly good woman. She lived her religion every day. Her life was one of usefulness, and many are the friends who mourn her taking away.
The funeral will be held at the M.E. church Sunday next, Rev. G. A. Erving, officiating.
Same page, 2 columns over: part of the page is cut off (my mistake)
FUNERAL OF MRS. FINKE
—
An Imposing Ceremony in Honor
Departed
—
The last rites over the r[emains] of Mrs. John Finke were held [in the] M. E. church last Sunday m[orning]. The Sunday preceding the hus[band’s] funeral was held in the same c[hurch.] The church was crowded by s[ympa]thyzing friends - friends of the [] lady both in her youth and o[ld age.] The sermon was delivered by R[] A. Erving, the pastor. The tex[t was “Yea] though I walk through the Vall[ey of the] Shadow of Death, I will fear no [evil] for thou art with me,” was a[] precious to the deceased in li[fe and] while she was lying on her deat[hbed] she loved to repeat it, and confide in the promise therin. The sermon was an excellent one, the pastor paying a fitting tribute to the departed. The singing by the choir was beautiful. The choir and casket was decorated with flowers, the floral designs being in harmony with the disposition of Mrs. Finke in life. She was a lover of nature, and flowers were her particular favorites. They were emblematic of her always-happy and cheerful disposition in life. Mrs. Finke’s last moments were peaceful ones. She was conscious to the end, and calling her family to her bedside bade them good-bye one by one. She desired to live only for her children’s sake, but when the final summons came she was resigned to the will of her Master, knowing that all was for the best. The hour of parting was a sad one to the family, who were devoted to their mother. The ordeal passed through by the son and daughters is a trying one. To be thus bereft of their parents in this short time is a severe blow.
Mrs Finke was 72 years of age. She had been in good health up to her last short illness.
The friends who attended the funeral from a distance were Jeremiah Bothwell, an only brother, and John Finke and family of Clinton, Mrs. Wing and Samuel Pulford of Chicago. Eight members of the Clinton police force also were in attendance as follows: C.E. Pierson, Chief; H. Kunsten, Capt.; a. Kunsten, City Marshall; J. Cole, Desk Sargeant and the following policemen, W. Dougherty, a. Nelson, C. Fedderson; J. Dromand.
MRS. FINKE GONE,
—
Follows her Aged Comp-
anion to Rest,
—
AT AN ADVANCED AGE.
—
She Was One of Our Oldest Residents,
Having Settled Here in 1840. End of
a Useful Life, Her Death Mourned
by Friends Both Old and Young.
—
One week ago John Finke passed from earth to his reward, and now his aged life companion has followed him. Mrs. Finke was taken sick first, and the knowledge that his wife was suffering is thought to have hastened the husband’s death. They were both taken with severe colds, which developed into lung trouble. Thursday, March 14, Mr. Finke succumbed, and Friday, March 22, the one who has shared his joys and sorrows for over 50 years followed him. The scene in the house is a sad one. The parents were taken away suddenly, and their devoted children, who have cared for them in their declining years, are more than commonly grief-stricken. Thus two of Savanna’s very oldest settlers have gone to join others who were so prominently identified with our city in its infancy. Few are left who settled here in an early day. Those veterans are held in reverence as being instrumental in forming the beginning of our now prosperous city. When one of those who composed the little colony, is, after these many years, at last forced to vacate this earthly tabernacle, their demise is felt keenly by all. The surviving marks of Savanna’s early history cannot long be with us. The sands of life are almost run. One by one they must answer Nature’s call, and leave behind them nothing but pleasant recollections of the past. The good they have done will live after them. In after years the younger generation will point back to the time when these once-rugged men and women fought to maintain what is now being enjoyed by those coming after them. They all had different works to perform. Each took up a different line of action. In the religious and educational line were those who were more prominently connected than others; those who saw the necessity of devoting largely of their talent and means to establishing and maintaining churches and schools. Among these were Mr. and Mrs. Finke. They were ardent Congregationalists, and the little brick church still stands as a monument of their fidelity to the cause.
Mrs. Margaret Finke was born in Armagh, Ireland. She came to America in 1838, stopping at Burlington, Vt. She remained there two years and then came to Savanna, arriving here in the fall of ‘40. Fifty years ago, the 17th of last July, she was married to the one who preceded her to the better land. Mrs. Finke was a truly good woman. She lived her religion every day. Her life was one of usefulness, and many are the friends who mourn her taking away.
The funeral will be held at the M.E. church Sunday next, Rev. G. A. Erving, officiating.
Same page, 2 columns over: part of the page is cut off (my mistake)
FUNERAL OF MRS. FINKE
—
An Imposing Ceremony in Honor
Departed
—
The last rites over the r[emains] of Mrs. John Finke were held [in the] M. E. church last Sunday m[orning]. The Sunday preceding the hus[band’s] funeral was held in the same c[hurch.] The church was crowded by s[ympa]thyzing friends - friends of the [] lady both in her youth and o[ld age.] The sermon was delivered by R[] A. Erving, the pastor. The tex[t was “Yea] though I walk through the Vall[ey of the] Shadow of Death, I will fear no [evil] for thou art with me,” was a[] precious to the deceased in li[fe and] while she was lying on her deat[hbed] she loved to repeat it, and confide in the promise therin. The sermon was an excellent one, the pastor paying a fitting tribute to the departed. The singing by the choir was beautiful. The choir and casket was decorated with flowers, the floral designs being in harmony with the disposition of Mrs. Finke in life. She was a lover of nature, and flowers were her particular favorites. They were emblematic of her always-happy and cheerful disposition in life. Mrs. Finke’s last moments were peaceful ones. She was conscious to the end, and calling her family to her bedside bade them good-bye one by one. She desired to live only for her children’s sake, but when the final summons came she was resigned to the will of her Master, knowing that all was for the best. The hour of parting was a sad one to the family, who were devoted to their mother. The ordeal passed through by the son and daughters is a trying one. To be thus bereft of their parents in this short time is a severe blow.
Mrs Finke was 72 years of age. She had been in good health up to her last short illness.
The friends who attended the funeral from a distance were Jeremiah Bothwell, an only brother, and John Finke and family of Clinton, Mrs. Wing and Samuel Pulford of Chicago. Eight members of the Clinton police force also were in attendance as follows: C.E. Pierson, Chief; H. Kunsten, Capt.; a. Kunsten, City Marshall; J. Cole, Desk Sargeant and the following policemen, W. Dougherty, a. Nelson, C. Fedderson; J. Dromand.
Notes for Sarah Ellen (Child 1)
Sarah and her sister, Anna, were enumerated with their parents in the 1880 census. Both listed their occupation as teacher. Sarah is also listed as living at home in the 1870 census and occupation: teacher.
She was a school teacher for 27 years: 7 at Thompson, IL, 7 at Leclaire, IA, and the rest in Savanna.
She was a school teacher for 27 years: 7 at Thompson, IL, 7 at Leclaire, IA, and the rest in Savanna.