Charles Cephas Rink1

M, b. 18 March 1938, d. 14 November 2004
Pedigree
Father*Charles Cephas Rink1 b. 6 Dec 1916, d. 22 Aug 1994
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Senter1 b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 22 Jan 1966
Relationship2nd cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*18 March 1938 Charles Cephas Rink was born on 18 March 1938 in Catawba County, North Carolina.1 
 He was the son of Charles Cephas Rink and Sarah Elizabeth Senter.1 
(grandson) Census194018 April 1940 Charles was listed as a grandson in S C Senter's household on the 1940 Census in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 
Last Residence* According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Charles Cephas Rink was in US Consulate, St George's, Grenada, West Indies.3 
Death*14 November 2004 He died on 14 November 2004 in St George's, Grenada, West Indies, at age 66.3,4 

Family

Linda Kay Watson Clarke

Citations

  1. [S5143] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, North Carolina Birth Indez, 1800-2000.
  2. [S5564] 1940, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  4. [S5276] Obituary collection gathered from online newspapers.

Charles Columbus Rink1,2

M, b. 4 December 1865, d. 6 February 1928
Pedigree
Charles Columbus Rink
Father*Christian Reitzel Rink b. 16 Jul 1843, d. 24 Apr 1895
Mother*Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel b. 13 Sep 1843, d. 8 Jan 1922
RelationshipGranduncle of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*4 December 1865 Charles Columbus Rink was born on 4 December 1865 in Catawba County, North Carolina.3,2,4,5 
 He was the son of Christian Reitzel Rink and Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel. 
(household member) Census187012 September 1870 On the 1870 census, Christian Reitzel Rink's household included Robert and Charles in Lower Creek Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina.6 
(household member) Census187012 September 1870 On the 1870 census, Christian Reitzel Rink's household included Lydia, Robert and Charles in Lower Creek Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina.6 
(son) Census188011 June 1880 Charles, Junius and Robert was listed as a son in Christian Reitzel Rink's household on the 1880 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.3 
Marriage*31 March 1898 Charles Columbus Rink married Lunda Idella Starnes on 31 March 1898 in Alexander County, North Carolina. (or 3 Apr 1898).2,7
Occupation*1900 Charles Columbus Rink was a farmer in 1900 in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
(enumerator) Census19005 June 1900 Charles was listed as a census enumerator on the 1900 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
(enumerator) Census190012 June 1900 Charles was listed as a census enumerator on the 1900 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina. Household also includes mother-in-law Barbara Richey born apr 1826 in South Carolina.4 
Census1900*30 June 1900 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
(enumerator) Census190030 June 1900 Charles was listed as a census enumerator on the 1900 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
Census1910*2 May 1910 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.8 
Census1920*14 January 1920 Charles was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.9 
Death*6 February 1928 Charles died on 6 February 1928 in Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 62.1,10,11,5 
Burial* He was buried in Mount Olive Luthern Church Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.12 

Family

Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Marriage*31 March 1898 He married Lunda Idella Starnes on 31 March 1898 in Alexander County, North Carolina. (or 3 Apr 1898).2,7
Children

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.
  3. [S1164] 1880, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina, p. 226A.
  4. [S1941] 1900, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  5. [S4763] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  6. [S2941] 1870, Caldwell County, North Carolina.
  7. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  8. [S3372] 1910, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  9. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  10. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  11. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  12. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Christian Reitzel Rink1,2,3,4

M, b. 16 July 1843, d. 24 April 1895
Pedigree
Christian R Rink
Father*Ephraim Rink b. 18 May 1816, d. 22 Apr 1902
Mother*Christina Dietz b. 15 Nov 1822, d. 15 Jan 1896
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Ronald Erle Stevens
ChartsAncestors: Stevens, Ronald
Birth*16 July 1843 Christian was born on 16 July 1843 in Catawba County, North Carolina.1,2,3 
 He was the son of Ephraim Rink and Christina Dietz. 
(household member) Census185021 November 1850 On the 1850 census, Ephraim Rink's household included Christina, Ann, Christian, John and Mary in Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
(household member) Census186017 July 1860 On the 1860 census, Ephraim Rink's household included Christina, Ann, Christian, John and Mary in Hickory Tavern, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Milit-Serv* Christian Reitzel Rink served in the military , as a Private in Company K, 46th North Carolina Infantry for the Confereracy during the Civil War.6 
Marriage*29 April 1864 He married Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel on 29 April 1864 in Catawba County, North Carolina.7 
Census1870*12 September 1870 Christian was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Lower Creek Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina.4 
Census1870*12 September 1870 Christian was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Lower Creek Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina.4 
Census1880*11 June 1880 Christian was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.8 
Death*24 April 1895 Christian died on 24 April 1895 at age 51.1,9 
Burial* He was buried in Mount Olive Luthern Church Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.1,9 
Burial Conflicting evidence says that Christian Reitzel Rink was buried in Shiloh Lutheren Church Cemetery, Alexander County, North Carolina.1 

Family

Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel b. 13 Sep 1843, d. 8 Jan 1922
Marriage*29 April 1864 He married Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel on 29 April 1864 in Catawba County, North Carolina.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S333] A. C Little, Earl Rink.
  2. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S2660] 1860, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S2941] 1870, Caldwell County, North Carolina.
  5. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina, p. 331B.
  6. [S3932] National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.
  7. [S4124] Mary Harbinson, Johann Frantz Rinck 2010.
  8. [S1164] 1880, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina, p. 226A.
  9. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Claude Malcolm Rink1

M
Pedigree
Father*Claude Worth Rink2 b. 8 Jan 1901, d. 17 Feb 1978
Mother*Vergie Alma Sigmon2 b. 10 Sep 1901, d. 18 Dec 1969
Relationship2nd cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Claude Malcolm Rink is the son of Claude Worth Rink and Vergie Alma Sigmon.2 

Family

Hazel Loretta Mowery

Citations

  1. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.

Claude Worth Rink1,2,3

M, b. 8 January 1901, d. 17 February 1978
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*8 January 1901 Claude Worth Rink was born on 8 January 1901 in Alexander County, North Carolina.2,4,5 
 He was the son of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(son) Census19102 May 1910 Dewey and Claude was listed as a son in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.6 
(son) Census192014 January 1920 Claude, Charles and John was listed as a son in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 
Marriage*1 March 1923 Claude Worth Rink married Vergie Alma Sigmon, daughter of Oscar Eugene Sigmon and Emma L Reitzel, on 1 March 1923 in Catawba County, North Carolina.7,8 
Occupation*1930 Claude Worth Rink was a bridge building foreman in 1930 in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.7 
Census1930*April 1930 Claude was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.7 
Census1940*1 May 1940 Claude was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.9 
Last Residence* According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Claude Worth Rink was in Franklin, Macon County, North Carolina.10 
Death*17 February 1978 He died on 17 February 1978 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 77.3,10 
Burial* He was buried in Mount Olive Luthern Church Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 

Family

Vergie Alma Sigmon b. 10 Sep 1901, d. 18 Dec 1969
Marriage*1 March 1923 He married Vergie Alma Sigmon, daughter of Oscar Eugene Sigmon and Emma L Reitzel, on 1 March 1923 in Catawba County, North Carolina.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S3372] 1910, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  7. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  8. [S4826] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Marriages, 1759-1979.
  9. [S5564] 1940, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  10. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Dewey Lee Rink1,2,3

M, b. 22 March 1899, d. 11 July 1980
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*22 March 1899 Dewey Lee Rink was born on 22 March 1899 in Alexander County, North Carolina.4,5 
 He was the son of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(son) Census190030 June 1900 Dewey was listed as a son in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1900 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
(son) Census19102 May 1910 Dewey and Claude was listed as a son in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.6 
Marriage*2 November 1918 Dewey Lee Rink married Mabel Estelle Yount on 2 November 1918 in Catawba County, North Carolina. (or 1919).2,7,8 
Census1920*January 1920 Dewey was listed as a son-in-law in 's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 
Occupation*1930 He was a civil engineer doing surveying in 1930 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.9 
Census1930*9 April 1930 Dewey was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.9 
Census1940*12 April 1940 Dewey was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.10 
Milit-Regist*1942 Dewey Lee Rink Jr listed Dewey Lee Rink as the person that would always know Dewey's address or was Next of Kin in 1942 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.11 
Death*11 July 1980 Dewey Lee Rink died on 11 July 1980 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 81.3,7,12 

Family

Mabel Estelle Yount b. 2 Sep 1901, d. 21 Jul 1989
Marriage*2 November 1918 He married Mabel Estelle Yount on 2 November 1918 in Catawba County, North Carolina. (or 1919).2,7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S1941] 1900, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  5. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  6. [S3372] 1910, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  7. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  8. [S4826] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Marriages, 1759-1979.
  9. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  10. [S6676] 1940, Rutherford County, North Carolina.
  11. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  12. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Dewey Lee Rink Jr1

M, b. 9 April 1924, d. 11 January 2005
Pedigree
Father*Dewey Lee Rink1 b. 22 Mar 1899, d. 11 Jul 1980
Mother*Mabel Estelle Yount1 b. 2 Sep 1901, d. 21 Jul 1989
Relationship2nd cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*9 April 1924 Dewey Lee Rink Jr was born on 9 April 1924 in Hertford County, North Carolina.1,2 
 He was the son of Dewey Lee Rink and Mabel Estelle Yount.1 
(son) Census19309 April 1930 Wesley and Dewey was listed as a son in Dewey Lee Rink's household on the 1930 Census in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
(son) Census194012 April 1940 Wesley and Dewey was listed as a son in Dewey Lee Rink's household on the 1940 Census in Forest City, Rutherford County, North Carolina.4 
Milit-Regist*1942 Dewey Lee Rink Jr signeddraft registration in 1942 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
Milit-Beg*11 February 1943 Dewey enlisted in the military on 11 February 1943 in Camp Croft, South Carolina, as a private in the Branch Immaterial - Warrent Officers, USA.6 
Marriage*10 January 1947 He married Josephine A Brossard on 10 January 1947.1 
Residence*1951 Dewey Lee Rink Jr and Josephine A Brossard lived in 1951 in Redding, Shasta County, California.7 
Last Residence*2003 According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Dewey Lee Rink Jr and Josephine A Brossard was in 2003 in Redding, Shasta County, California.8 
(husband) Death28 April 2003 Dewey's wife, Josephine, died on 28 April 2003.8 
Death*11 January 2005 Dewey Lee Rink Jr died on 11 January 2005 in Redding, Shasta County, California, at age 80.8,9 

Family

Josephine A Brossard b. 25 May 1928, d. 28 Apr 2003
Marriage*10 January 1947 He married Josephine A Brossard on 10 January 1947.1 

Citations

  1. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S4122] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Birth Indexes, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S6676] 1940, Rutherford County, North Carolina.
  5. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  6. [S6175] United States Government, World War II Army Enlistment, 1938-1946.
  7. [S3934] US City Directories.
  8. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  9. [S5276] Obituary collection gathered from online newspapers.

Ephraim Rink1,2,3

M, b. 18 May 1816, d. 22 April 1902
Pedigree
Father*Henry Andrew Rinck4 b. 9 Jul 1788, d. 27 May 1866
Mother*Catherine Elizabeth Bolick4 b. 21 Oct 1793, d. 4 Apr 1858
Relationship2nd great-grandfather of Ronald Erle Stevens
ChartsAncestors: Stevens, Ronald
Occupation* Ephraim Rink was a Gunsmith and Farmer. 
Birth*18 May 1816 Ephraim was born on 18 May 1816 in Catawba County, North Carolina.1,2,5,4 
 He was the son of Henry Andrew Rinck and Catherine Elizabeth Bolick.4 
Marriage*24 March 1842 Ephraim Rink married Christina Dietz on 24 March 1842 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.3,6,7 
Census1850*21 November 1850 Ephraim was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.8 
Census1860*17 July 1860 On the 1860 Census in Hickory Tavern, Catawba County, North Carolina, Ephraim was listed as the head of a family.2 
Census1880*21 June 1880 Ephraim was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.9 
(father-in-law) Census190011 June 1900 Ephraim was listed as a father-in-law in Levi Walter Stallings's household on the 1900 Census in Lower Creek Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina.5 
Death*22 April 1902 Ephraim Rink died on 22 April 1902 at age 85.4 

Family

Christina Dietz b. 15 Nov 1822, d. 15 Jan 1896
Marriage*24 March 1842 He married Christina Dietz on 24 March 1842 in Lincoln County, North Carolina.3,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S2660] 1860, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S768] LDS, International Genealogical Index, Rink in North Carolina.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S4867] 1900, Caldwell County, North Carolina.
  6. [S843] Marriage Index: MD, NC, VA (1624-1915) (CD# 4).
  7. [S1717] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, An Index to Marriage Bonds Filed in the North Carolina State Archives.
  8. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina, p. 331B.
  9. [S1163] 1880, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, p. 386B.

Fannie Laura Rink1,2

F, b. 25 July 1900, d. 24 December 1994
Pedigree
Fannie (Rink) Johnston
Fannie (Rink) Johnston
Father*Junius Henry Rink b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 4 Dec 1914
Mother*Mary Catherine Herman b. 3 Jan 1872, d. 1 Apr 1955
RelationshipAunt of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*25 July 1900 Fannie was born on 25 July 1900 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Junius Henry Rink and Mary Catherine Herman. 
(daughter) Census191023 April 1910 Fannie was listed as a daughter in Junius Henry Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.4 
(daughter) Census192017 January 1920 Fannie and Aileen was listed as a daughter in Mary Catherine Herman's household on the 1920 Census in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.5 
Marriage*3 March 1927 Fannie Laura Rink married Norville Franklin Johnston on 3 March 1927 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.2,6 
Married Name3 March 1927  As of 3 March 1927, her married name was Johnston (Rink). 
Census1930*7 April 1930 Fannie was listed as Norville Franklin Johnston's wife on the 1930 Census in Moscow, Latah County, Idaho.7 
Census1940*13 April 1940 Fannie was listed as Norville Franklin Johnston's wife on the 1940 Census in Plains, Sanders County, Montana.8 
(wife) Death24 June 1975 Fannie's husband, Norville, died on 24 June 1975 in Sanders County, Montana.9,2,10,11 
Last Residence*1994 According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Fannie Laura Rink was in 1994 in Plains, Sanders County, Montana.12 
Death*24 December 1994 She died on 24 December 1994 in Sanders County, Montana, at age 94.12,11,10 
Burial* She was buried in Plains Cemetery, Plains, Sanders County, Montana.13 

Family

Norville Franklin Johnston b. 27 Mar 1898, d. 24 Jun 1975
Marriage*3 March 1927 She married Norville Franklin Johnston on 3 March 1927 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.2,6 

Citations

  1. [S774] Rink family, Bible.
  2. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.
  3. [S7405] Idaho Births, 1861-1916, Stillbirths, 1905-1966.
  4. [S2945] 1910, Cottonwood Precinct, Idaho County, Idaho.
  5. [S2948] 1920, Cottonwood Precinct, Idaho County, Idaho.
  6. [S1676] BYU internet records.
  7. [S1587] 1930, Latah County, Idaho.
  8. [S5503] 1940, Sanders County, Montana.
  9. [S777] Fannie Laura (Rink) Johnston, Clyde and Lottie Herman.
  10. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  11. [S2097] Montana Death Index 1907-2016.
  12. [S860] USA Social Security Death Index 1937-1996 (CD# 110).
  13. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Fessie Mae Rink1

F, b. 2 November 1913, d. 21 February 1985
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Name Variation  Fessie Mae Rink was also known as Bessie.2 
Birth*2 November 1913 She was born on 2 November 1913 in Alexander County, North Carolina.3,4 
 She was the daughter of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(daughter) Census192014 January 1920 Flossie, Lois, Laura, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Occupation*1930 Fessie Mae Rink was a hoisery factory knitter in 1930 in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
(daughter) Census1930April 1930 Lois, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Lunda Idella Starnes's household on the 1930 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
Married Name28 August 1937  As of 28 August 1937, her married name was Benfield (Rink).4,6 
Marriage*28 August 1937 Fessie Mae Rink married Cornelius D Benfield on 28 August 1937 in Catawba County, North Carolina.4,6 
(daughter) Census194030 April 1940 Lunda and Fessie was listed as a daughter in Lunda Idella Starnes's household on the 1940 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 
(Witness) Marriage20 December 1941 They was a witness at and 's wedding 20 December 1941 in Catawba County, North Carolina.7,8 
(wife) Death28 December 1945 Fessie's husband, Cornelius, died on 28 December 1945 in Buncombe County, North Carolina.9,10 
Death*21 February 1985 Fessie Mae Rink died on 21 February 1985 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 71.4,11,12,10 
Burial* She was buried in Mount Olive Luthern Church Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.9 

Family

Cornelius D Benfield b. 26 Dec 1913, d. 28 Dec 1945
Marriage*28 August 1937 She married Cornelius D Benfield on 28 August 1937 in Catawba County, North Carolina.4,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S5564] 1940, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  5. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  6. [S4826] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Marriages, 1759-1979.
  7. [S9154] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Deaths, 1931-1994.
  8. [S2778] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2011.
  9. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  10. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  11. [S4820] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Deaths, 1898-1994 & 1931-1994.
  12. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Flossie Alma Rink1,2,3

F, b. 9 January 1904, d. 12 March 1997
Pedigree
Alma (Rink) Turner in 1985
Photograph by Picasa
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Name Variation  Flossie Alma Rink was also known as Alma Rink.4,3 
Birth*9 January 1904 She was born on 9 January 1904 in Alexander County, North Carolina.5,1
 She was the daughter of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(daughter) Census19102 May 1910 Flossie, Lois and Laura was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.6 
(daughter) Census192014 January 1920 Flossie, Lois, Laura, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
Married Name1922  As of 1922, her married name was Turner (Rink). 
Marriage*22 March 1924 Alma Rink married Clyde Jerome Turner on 22 March 1924 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.3,7 
Census1940*8 April 1940 Flossie was listed as Clyde Jerome Turner's wife on the 1940 Census in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.8 
Milit-Regist*16 February 1942 Clyde Jerome Turner listed Flossie Alma Rink as the person that would always know Clyde's address or was Next of Kin on 16 February 1942 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina.9 
Death*12 March 1997 Flossie Alma Rink died on 12 March 1997 in Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina, at age 93.10,11 

Family

Clyde Jerome Turner b. 7 May 1903, d. 1 Jun 1966
Marriage*22 March 1924 She married Clyde Jerome Turner on 22 March 1924 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4122] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Birth Indexes, 1800-2000.
  2. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  3. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S4763] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  5. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  6. [S3372] 1910, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  7. [S2778] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2011.
  8. [S6613] 1940, Iredell County, North Carolina.
  9. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  10. [S4762] Darrell Brown,.
  11. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Francis Marion Rink1,2

M
Pedigree
Father*Dewey Lee Rink1 b. 22 Mar 1899, d. 11 Jul 1980
Mother*Mabel Estelle Yount1 b. 2 Sep 1901, d. 21 Jul 1989
Relationship2nd cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Francis Marion Rink is the son of Dewey Lee Rink and Mabel Estelle Yount.1 

Family

Ethel Ann Cline

Citations

  1. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.

Gary Edward Rink1

M
Pedigree
Father*Robert Earl Rink b. 25 Jul 1901, d. 8 May 1991
Mother*Ruby Esther Lindstrom b. 28 Nov 1898, d. 29 Jun 2001
Relationship1st cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Gary Edward Rink is the son of Robert Earl Rink and Ruby Esther Lindstrom. 

Family 1

Anne Teresa Owens b. 19 Jul

Family 2

Selma (?)

Citations

  1. [S778] Rink and Lindstrom, Family notes.

Glenn Edwin Rink1,2,3

M, b. 18 March 1906, d. 1 September 1954
Pedigree
Glenn Rink
Glenn Rink
Father*Junius Henry Rink b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 4 Dec 1914
Mother*Mary Catherine Herman b. 3 Jan 1872, d. 1 Apr 1955
RelationshipUncle of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*18 March 1906 Glenn was born on 18 March 1906 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.2,3 
 He was the son of Junius Henry Rink and Mary Catherine Herman. 
(son) Census191023 April 1910 Robert and Glenn was listed as a son in Junius Henry Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.4 
(son) Census192017 January 1920 Robert and Glenn was listed as a son in Mary Catherine Herman's household on the 1920 Census in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.5 
(son) Census19305 April 1930 Robert and Glenn was listed as a son in Mary Catherine Herman's household on the 1930 Census in 1085 Tillamook St, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.6 
(son) Census19403 April 1940 Glenn was listed as a son in Mary Catherine Herman's household on the 1940 Census in 7536 Third Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.7 
Marriage*27 June 1942 Glenn Edwin Rink married Leona Catherine Donaldson on 27 June 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.3 
Milit-Beg*28 July 1942 Glenn enlisted in the military on 28 July 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, as a private in the US Army during the World War II.8 
Death*1 September 1954 Glenn died on 1 September 1954 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 48.3,2,9 
Burial* His body was interred at in Willamette National Cemetery, in Happy Valley, Clackamas County, Oregon.3,10 

Family

Leona Catherine Donaldson b. 19 Oct 1900, d. 3 Oct 1997
Marriage*27 June 1942 He married Leona Catherine Donaldson on 27 June 1942 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.3 

Citations

  1. [S777] Fannie Laura (Rink) Johnston, Clyde and Lottie Herman.
  2. [S774] Rink family, Bible.
  3. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.
  4. [S2945] 1910, Cottonwood Precinct, Idaho County, Idaho.
  5. [S2948] 1920, Cottonwood Precinct, Idaho County, Idaho.
  6. [S1518] 1930, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED# 26-396, sheet 4B.
  7. [S5183] 1940, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
  8. [S3179] United States Government, World War II Army Enlistment.
  9. [S1294] Ancestry.com, Oregon Vital Records: Deaths 1903-1998.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

John Ernest Rink1,2

M, b. 11 June 1911, d. 22 October 1936
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*11 June 1911 John was born on 11 June 1911 in Alexander County, North Carolina.1,3,4 
 He was the son of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(son) Census192014 January 1920 Claude, Charles and John was listed as a son in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Death*22 October 1936 John died on 22 October 1936 in Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina, at age 25. (or Rockingham County 2).1,5 

Family

Anna Mae Wright

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  5. [S4820] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Deaths, 1898-1994 & 1931-1994.

John H Rink1,2

M, b. 1847
Pedigree
Father*Ephraim Rink b. 18 May 1816, d. 22 Apr 1902
Mother*Christina Dietz b. 15 Nov 1822, d. 15 Jan 1896
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*1847 John was born in 1847 in Catawba County, North Carolina.1,2 
 He was the son of Ephraim Rink and Christina Dietz. 
(household member) Census185021 November 1850 On the 1850 census, Ephraim Rink's household included Christina, Ann, Christian, John and Mary in Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
(household member) Census186017 July 1860 On the 1860 census, Ephraim Rink's household included Christina, Ann, Christian, John and Mary in Hickory Tavern, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 

Citations

  1. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S2660] 1860, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina, p. 331B.

Joyce Berline Rink1

F
Pedigree
Father*Claude Worth Rink1 b. 8 Jan 1901, d. 17 Feb 1978
Mother*Vergie Alma Sigmon1 b. 10 Sep 1901, d. 18 Dec 1969
Relationship2nd cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Joyce Berline Rink is the daughter of Claude Worth Rink and Vergie Alma Sigmon.1 

Family

Donald Eugene Smith

Citations

  1. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.

Junius Henry Rink1,2,3,4

M, b. 17 February 1867, d. 4 December 1914
Pedigree
Junius Rink
Junius H. Rink
Father*Christian Reitzel Rink b. 16 Jul 1843, d. 24 Apr 1895
Mother*Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel b. 13 Sep 1843, d. 8 Jan 1922
RelationshipGrandfather of Ronald Erle Stevens
ChartsAncestors: Stevens, Ronald
Birth*17 February 1867 Junius was born on 17 February 1867 in Catawba County, North Carolina.1,3 
 He was the son of Christian Reitzel Rink and Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel. 
(son) Census188011 June 1880 Charles, Junius and Robert was listed as a son in Christian Reitzel Rink's household on the 1880 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.5 
Marriage*28 February 1898 Junius Henry Rink married Mary Catherine Herman on 28 February 1898.1 
Occupation*1900 Junius Henry Rink was a farmer in 1900 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.6 
Census1900*22 June 1900 Junius was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.6 
Landcontra*17 December 1903 He purchased 160 acres of land from BLM, Lots 21-28 Sec 29 Twp 32 N R 2 E 17 December 1903 in Idaho County, Idaho.7 
Census1910*23 April 1910 Junius was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.8 
Death*4 December 1914 Junius died on 4 December 1914 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho, at age 47.2,1,3,9,10,11 

Family

Mary Catherine Herman b. 3 Jan 1872, d. 1 Apr 1955
Marriage*28 February 1898 He married Mary Catherine Herman on 28 February 1898.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S774] Rink family, Bible.
  2. [S775] Junius H Rink, Funeral Memorial.
  3. [S776] I.O.O.F. Resolution, Mary C Rink.
  4. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.
  5. [S1164] 1880, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina, p. 226A.
  6. [S1942] 1900, Cottonwood Precinct, Idaho County, Idaho.
  7. [S1686] Bureau Land Management, BLM GLO Records.
  8. [S2945] 1910, Cottonwood Precinct, Idaho County, Idaho.
  9. [S1582] Idaho Death Index 1911-51.
  10. [S322] Gravestone Photographs.
  11. [S1676] BYU internet records.

Junius Herman Rink1,2

M, b. 19 August 1903, d. 3 November 1908
Pedigree
Father*Junius Henry Rink b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 4 Dec 1914
Mother*Mary Catherine Herman b. 3 Jan 1872, d. 1 Apr 1955
RelationshipUncle of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*19 August 1903 Junius was born on 19 August 1903 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.1,2 
 He was the son of Junius Henry Rink and Mary Catherine Herman. 
Death*3 November 1908 Junius died on 3 November 1908 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho, at age 5.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S774] Rink family, Bible.
  2. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.

Katherine Rink1

F
Pedigree
Father*Richard Earl Rink1
Mother*Norine Helen Weir1
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Katherine Rink is the daughter of Richard Earl Rink and Norine Helen Weir.1 

Family

Peter Ernest Callingham
Children

Citations

  1. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.

Laura Jane Rink1,2,3

F, b. 16 March 1873, d. 29 October 1964
Pedigree
Laura (Rink) Bowman
Father*Christian Reitzel Rink1 b. 16 Jul 1843, d. 24 Apr 1895
Mother*Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel1 b. 13 Sep 1843, d. 8 Jan 1922
RelationshipGrandaunt of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*16 March 1873 Laura Jane Rink was born on 16 March 1873 in North Carolina.1,4,5 
 She was the daughter of Christian Reitzel Rink and Lydia Sarah Elizabeth Reitzel.1 
(daughter) Census188011 June 1880 Laura was listed as a daughter in Christian Reitzel Rink's household on the 1880 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.1 
Married Namecirca 1888  As of circa 1888, her married name was Bowman (Rink).6 
Marriage*circa 1888 Laura Jane Rink married William Pinkney Bowman circa 1888.6,2
Census1900*30 June 1900 Laura was listed as William Pinkney Bowman's wife on the 1900 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
Census1910*15 April 1910 Laura was listed as William Pinkney Bowman's wife on the 1910 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.7 
Census1920*19 January 1920 Laura was listed as William Pinkney Bowman's wife on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Census1930*April 1930 Laura was listed as William Pinkney Bowman's wife on the 1930 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 
Census1940*22 April 1940 Laura was listed as William Pinkney Bowman's wife on the 1940 Census in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.8 
(wife) Death15 October 1943 Laura's husband, William, died on 15 October 1943 in Camden County, North Carolina.6,9,5 
Death*29 October 1964 Laura died on 29 October 1964 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 91.5 
Burial* She was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.10 

Family

William Pinkney Bowman b. 27 May 1866, d. 15 Oct 1943
Marriage*circa 1888 She married William Pinkney Bowman circa 1888.6,2
Children

Citations

  1. [S1164] 1880, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina, p. 226A.
  2. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S1941] 1900, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  5. [S4763] North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  6. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.
  7. [S2942] 1910, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  8. [S5564] 1940, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  9. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Laura Ruth Rink1,2

F, b. January 1908, d. 6 January 1992
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Name Variation  Laura Ruth Rink was also known as Ruth. 
Birth*January 1908 She was born in January 1908 in Alexander County, North Carolina.3,2 
 She was the daughter of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(daughter) Census19102 May 1910 Flossie, Lois and Laura was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.4 
(daughter) Census192014 January 1920 Flossie, Lois, Laura, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Marriage*3 August 1929 Laura Ruth Rink married Charles Loyd Brewer on 3 August 1929 in Norfolk, Norfolk Independent City, Virginia.5 
Married Name3 August 1929  As of 3 August 1929, her married name was Brewer (Rink).5 
Census1930*8 April 1930 Laura was listed as Charles Loyd Brewer's wife on the 1930 Census in Township 2, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.6 
(wife) Death22 July 1931 Laura's husband, Charles, died on 22 July 1931 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia.7 
Married Name20 December 1941  As of 20 December 1941, her married name was Boddie (Rink).8,9 
Marriage*20 December 1941 Laura Ruth Rink married Earle Dekoven Boddie on 20 December 1941 in Catawba County, North Carolina.8,9 
(wife) Death7 December 1961 Laura's husband, Earle, died on 7 December 1961 in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina.8,10 
Death*6 January 1992 Laura died on 6 January 1992 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.8,11 

Family 1

Charles Loyd Brewer b. 14 Oct 1895, d. 22 Jul 1931
Marriage*3 August 1929 She married Charles Loyd Brewer on 3 August 1929 in Norfolk, Norfolk Independent City, Virginia.5 

Family 2

Earle Dekoven Boddie b. 14 Mar 1913, d. 7 Dec 1961
Marriage*20 December 1941 Laura Ruth Rink married Earle Dekoven Boddie on 20 December 1941 in Catawba County, North Carolina.8,9 

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S3372] 1910, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  5. [S4908] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, VA, Marriages, 1785-1940.
  6. [S9155] 1930, Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
  7. [S8230] Virginia Death Records, 1912-2014.
  8. [S9154] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Deaths, 1931-1994.
  9. [S2778] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2011.
  10. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  11. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Lois Edna Rink1

F, b. 12 February 1906, d. 15 July 1979
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Name Variation  Lois Edna Rink was also known as Lunda Rink.2,3 
Name Variation  Lois Edna Rink was also known as Lois G.4 
Birth*12 February 1906 She was born on 12 February 1906 in Alexander County, North Carolina.1,5 
 She was the daughter of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
Birth-Cencirca 1907 According to a census record Lois Edna Rink was born circa 1907 in North Carolina.3 
(daughter) Census19102 May 1910 Flossie, Lois and Laura was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1910 Census in Wittenberg Township, Alexander County, North Carolina.6 
(daughter) Census192014 January 1920 Flossie, Lois, Laura, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Marriage*11 October 1929 Lois Edna Rink married Guy Daniel Lutz on 11 October 1929 in Catawba County, North Carolina.4,7 
Married Name11 October 1929  As of 11 October 1929, her married name was Lutz (Rink).4 
Occupation*1930 Lois Edna Rink was a hoisery factory knitter in 1930 in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.4 
(daughter) Census1930April 1930 Lois, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Lunda Idella Starnes's household on the 1930 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.4 
Census1940*16 May 1940 Lois was listed as Guy Daniel Lutz's wife on the 1940 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.8 
Death*15 July 1979 Lois Edna Rink died on 15 July 1979 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 73.1,9,10 
Burial* She was buried in Mount Olive Luthern Church Cemetery, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 

Family

Guy Daniel Lutz b. 5 Aug 1900, d. 2 May 1980
Marriage*11 October 1929 She married Guy Daniel Lutz on 11 October 1929 in Catawba County, North Carolina.4,7 

Citations

  1. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  3. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  4. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S3372] 1910, Wittenberg, Alexander County, North Carolina.
  7. [S4826] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Marriages, 1759-1979.
  8. [S5564] 1940, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  9. [S2033] North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  10. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Lunda Elizabeth Rink1,2

F, b. 21 May 1918, d. 27 February 2008
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Name Variation  Lunda Elizabeth Rink was also known as Elizabeth Rink.3 
Birth*21 May 1918 She was born on 21 May 1918 in Catawba County, North Carolina.4,2 
 She was the daughter of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes. 
(daughter) Census192014 January 1920 Flossie, Lois, Laura, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Charles Columbus Rink's household on the 1920 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.4 
(daughter) Census1930April 1930 Lois, Fessie and Lunda was listed as a daughter in Lunda Idella Starnes's household on the 1930 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
Married Name Her married name was Eckard (Rink).2 
Marriage* Lunda Elizabeth Rink married Craig Richard Eckard.2 
(daughter) Census194030 April 1940 Lunda and Fessie was listed as a daughter in Lunda Idella Starnes's household on the 1940 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.6 
(Witness) Marriage20 December 1941 They was a witness at and 's wedding 20 December 1941 in Catawba County, North Carolina.7,8 
Residence*1945 Elizabeth Rink and Craig Richard Eckard lived in 1945 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
(wife) Death12 January 1977 Lunda's husband, Craig, died on 12 January 1977 in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.9,10 
Married Name Her married name was Sipes (Rink).11 
Marriage* Lunda Elizabeth Rink married Eugene Franklin Sipes.11 
(wife) Death13 May 2005 Lunda's husband, Eugene, died on 13 May 2005.11 
Death*27 February 2008 Lunda Elizabeth Rink died on 27 February 2008 in Newton, Catawba County, North Carolina, at age 89.11,12 

Family 1

Craig Richard Eckard b. 22 Jul 1909, d. 12 Jan 1977
Marriage* She married Craig Richard Eckard.2 

Family 2

Eugene Franklin Sipes b. 25 Feb 1914, d. 13 May 2005
Marriage* Lunda Elizabeth Rink married Eugene Franklin Sipes.11 

Citations

  1. [S773] Obituary of J. Ernest Rink, Rink, JE, Obituary.
  2. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S3934] US City Directories.
  4. [S1612] 1920, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  5. [S1593] 1930, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  6. [S5564] 1940, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  7. [S9154] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, NC, Deaths, 1931-1994.
  8. [S2778] C. 1977 North Carolina Division of Archives and History, North Carolina Marriage Collection, 1741-2011.
  9. [S5341] US Department Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  10. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  11. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  12. [S7030] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Articles and Notices.

Margarite Rink1,2

F, b. 13 June 1902, d. 23 January 1903
Pedigree
Father*Junius Henry Rink b. 17 Feb 1867, d. 4 Dec 1914
Mother*Mary Catherine Herman b. 3 Jan 1872, d. 1 Apr 1955
RelationshipAunt of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*13 June 1902 Margarite was born on 13 June 1902 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Junius Henry Rink and Mary Catherine Herman. 
Death*23 January 1903 Margarite died on 23 January 1903 in Cottonwood, Idaho County, Idaho.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S774] Rink family, Bible.
  2. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.

Mary C Rink1,2

F, b. November 1851
Pedigree
Father*Ephraim Rink b. 18 May 1816, d. 22 Apr 1902
Mother*Christina Dietz b. 15 Nov 1822, d. 15 Jan 1896
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Ronald Erle Stevens
Name Variation  Mary C Rink was also known as Polly. 
(household member) Census185021 November 1850 On the 1850 census, Ephraim Rink's household included Christina, Ann, Christian, John and Mary in Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.3 
Birth*November 1851 Mary was born in November 1851 in Catawba County, North Carolina.1,2,4 
 She was the daughter of Ephraim Rink and Christina Dietz. 
(household member) Census186017 July 1860 On the 1860 census, Ephraim Rink's household included Christina, Ann, Christian, John and Mary in Hickory Tavern, Catawba County, North Carolina.2 
(daughter) Census188021 June 1880 Mary was listed as a daughter in Ephraim Rink's household on the 1880 Census in Hickory Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.5 
(sister-in-law) Census190011 June 1900 Polly was listed as a sister-in-law in Levi Walter Stallings's household on the 1900 Census in Lower Creek Township, Caldwell County, North Carolina.4 

Citations

  1. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  2. [S2660] 1860, Catawba County, North Carolina.
  3. [S760] 1850, Newton Township, Catawba County, North Carolina, p. 331B.
  4. [S4867] 1900, Caldwell County, North Carolina.
  5. [S1163] 1880, Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, p. 386B.

Mary Elizabeth Rink1

F, b. 8 December 1925, d. 22 August 2014
Pedigree
Father*Robert Earl Rink b. 25 Jul 1901, d. 8 May 1991
Mother*Ruby Esther Lindstrom b. 28 Nov 1898, d. 29 Jun 2001
Relationship1st cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*8 December 1925 Mary was born on 8 December 1925 in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho.1 
 She was the daughter of Robert Earl Rink and Ruby Esther Lindstrom. 
(granddaughter) Census19305 April 1930 Mary was listed as a granddaughter in Mary Catherine Herman's household on the 1930 Census in 1085 Tillamook St, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.2 
(daughter) Census19402 April 1940 Mary was listed as a daughter in Robert Earl Rink's household on the 1940 Census in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.3 
Marriage*31 December 1954 Mary Elizabeth Rink married James Stanford Mead on 31 December 1954 in Seattle, King County, Washington.1 
Married Name31 December 1954  As of 31 December 1954, her married name was Mead (Rink). 
Death*22 August 2014 Mary Elizabeth Rink died on 22 August 2014 at age 88.4 

Family

James Stanford Mead b. 10 Oct 1925, d. 17 Mar 2001
Marriage*31 December 1954 She married James Stanford Mead on 31 December 1954 in Seattle, King County, Washington.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S778] Rink and Lindstrom, Family notes.
  2. [S1518] 1930, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, ED# 26-396, sheet 4B.
  3. [S5183] 1940, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.
  4. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.
  5. [S6622] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Obituary, Death Notice or Article.
  6. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.

Rachel Rink1

F, b. say 1902, d. say 1903
Pedigree
Father*Charles Columbus Rink1 b. 4 Dec 1865, d. 6 Feb 1928
Mother*Lunda Idella Starnes1 b. 9 Mar 1878, d. 11 Nov 1950
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Ronald Erle Stevens
Birth*say 1902 Rachel Rink was born say 1902 in Alexander County, North Carolina.1 
 She was the daughter of Charles Columbus Rink and Lunda Idella Starnes.1 
Death*say 1903 Rachel Rink died say 1903.1 

Citations

  1. [S4788] Lucille M Fulbright, Heritage of Catawba County, North Carolina.

Richard Earl Rink1

M
Pedigree
Father*Robert Earl Rink b. 25 Jul 1901, d. 8 May 1991
Mother*Ruby Esther Lindstrom b. 28 Nov 1898, d. 29 Jun 2001
Relationship1st cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Richard Earl Rink is the son of Robert Earl Rink and Ruby Esther Lindstrom. 

Family

Norine Helen Weir
Child

Citations

  1. [S778] Rink and Lindstrom, Family notes.
  2. [S424] Fran and Ron Stevens,.

Richard Wayne Rink1,2

M
Pedigree
Father*Charles Cephas Rink1 b. 6 Dec 1916, d. 22 Aug 1994
Mother*Sarah Elizabeth Senter1 b. 21 Jan 1912, d. 22 Jan 1966
Relationship2nd cousin of Ronald Erle Stevens
 Richard Wayne Rink is the son of Charles Cephas Rink and Sarah Elizabeth Senter.1 

Family

Lillian S (?)

Citations

  1. [S5276] Obituary collection gathered from online newspapers.
  2. [S5143] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, North Carolina Birth Indez, 1800-2000.