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Surnames: Zink
Classification: Query
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Am searching for John Zink who was born about 1792 in Virginia. That we know, he had 5
children (1840, Ohio, Gallia Co., Walnut Twp.): John Jr. born about 1822, married
Elizabeth; James Madison born about 1826, married Susan; William, born about 1836; and
Sarah born about 1834. All these children were born in Virginia.
According to the 1840 census, John's wife is still living, but in 1850, Gallia Co.,
Perry Twp., John is a widower.
James Madison Zink and his wife Susan moved to Franklin Co., Bath Twp., Indiana between
1856 and 1860. They are found there with three daughters in 1860: Sarah A., age 10; Mary
E., age 7; Jane, age 4. In 1870, there is an additional young lady, Lila May.
As of 1860, John Sr., born about 1792, is not in Gallia Co anymore and I can't find
either Sarah or young William. John Zink, Jr. and wife Elizabeth are still there - their
children are James Madison, William, Sarah Elizabeth, Emily & John.
By 1870, John Jr. is deceased an d Elizabeth is still living in Perry Twp., Gallia Co.,
OH. She is still there in 1880, but deceased by 1900.
I can't seem to locate any records in either Perry or Walnut Twps., in Gallia Co, so I
am at a loss as to where to turn next. Any information would be greatly appreciated.