Genealogy of Ernest P. and Norma L. (Rinckey) Rowe

Alexander Lindsay Alexander Lindsay, 2nd Earl of Crawford. Parents: Sir David Lindsay and Princess Catherine.

Rt. Rev. David Lindsay was born in 1531. He died in 1613. Rt. Rev. David Lindsay, DD, Bishop of Ross. Parents: Alexander Lindsay and Filia Barclay.

Children were: Rachel Lindsay.

Sir David Lindsay. Sir David Lindsay, Laird of Beaufort and Edzell. Parents: Sir Walter Lindsay.

Children were: Walter Lindsay .

Sir David Lindsay. Sir David Lindsay, Earl of Crawford.

He was married to Princess Catherine. Children were: Alexander Lindsay .

Rachel Lindsay Parents: Rt. Rev. David Lindsay.

She was married to Most Rev. John Spottiswood. Children were: Sir Robert Spottiswood.

Walter Lindsay died in 1513. Walter Lindsay, killed at Flodden in 1513 in his father's lifetime. Parents: Sir David Lindsay.

Children were: Alexander Lindsay.

Sir Walter Lindsay. Sir Walter Lindsay, Laird of Beaufort manor. Parents: Alexander Lindsay.

Children were: Sir David Lindsay .

William Lindsay. William Lindsay's will is on file in Hartford, Ky.

He was married to Rebecca Ashby on 22 Apr 1819 in Ohio Co., KY.

A. D. Lipham⁽⁹⁾

He was married to Nellie Roeder.

Penelope Littell

She was married to Thomas Gilmore on 23 Sep 1821 in Harrison Co., IN, USA.

Carodina Elizabeth Lochery was born on 5 Nov 1855 in Muhlenberg Co., KY. She died on 27 Jul 1957 in Centertown, Ohio Co., KY.

She was married to Edmund Rowe Ashby on 25 Mar 1880. Children were: Lockie Ashby, Orbra Ashby, Oliver Ashby, Kate Ellen Ashby, Edna D. Ashby, Rollie G. Ashby, Sanford Ashby, Cleopatria Ashby, Martha Jane Ashby.

Faithful D. Locke⁽⁴⁾

She was married to James S. Ashby in Missouri.

Henry Lohr⁽⁴⁾

He was married to Winnefred Ashby before 1803.

Lola

She was married to Thomas Riddle Gordon Jr. on 19 Jul 1961. Children were: Thomas Riddle Gordon III , Tina Louise Gordon.

Davidella Long⁽¹⁰⁾ was born on 3 Mar 1848. She died on 29 Feb 1908.

She was married to William B. Igleheart on 13 Jun 1866. Children were: Jacob Igleheart, David B. Igleheart, Lula Igleheart.

William Long

He was married to Elizabeth Gilmore on 21 Jun 1822 in Harrison Co., IN, USA.

Elizabeth Lopp⁽³⁾ was born on 17 Dec 1846 in Harrison Co., IN, USA. She died on 21 Apr 1877 in Harrison Co., IN, USA. She was buried in Cross Roads Cemetery, Harrison Co., IN.

She was married to James A. Gilmore on 1 Jul 1865 in Harrison Co., IN, USA. Children were: George Gilmore, Daniel Gilmore , Addie Gilmore, Ola Ann Gilmore, Benjamin Gilmore.

Harvey Loucks⁽¹¹⁾

He was married to Dora Rinckey.

Florence Lucas Parents: Henry Lucas and Elizabeth "Betsy" Rowe.

She was married to Martin Mulligan.

Henry Lucas Henry Lucas was a Tavern Keeper in Calhoun, McLean Co., KY.

He was married to Elizabeth "Betsy" Rowe on 18 Oct 1849. Children were: Florence Lucas.

Sarah (Sallie) Lucas⁽⁴⁾

She was married to Jesse Ashby on 7 Feb 1798 in Mercer Co., KY.

Agusta A. Ludwig⁽¹³⁾ Parents: Martin G. Ludwig and Olive Esther Gordon.

Archibald Ludwig (photo) Parents: August Ludwig and Augusta Grayer.

He was married to Anna Yunker.

August Ludwig (photo) was born in 1836 in Prussia, Germany. He died on 7 Mar 1899 in Custer Township, Antrim Co., MI. He was buried in Mancelona, Antrim Co., MI.

See biography of August Ludwig as copied from the 1905 edition of Biographical History of Northern Michigan published by B. F. Bowen & Co. We have copies of his military service record, his will, his homestead papers and other documents. He served in the Union army in the Civil War, having enlisted in Company H, 20th Regiment, Michigan Volunteers on August 11, 1862. He was discharged on May 13, 1865. We have a copy of his discharge. Parents: Martin Ludwig and Corothea.

He was married to Augusta Grayer on 24 Apr 1868 in Washtenaw Co., MI, USA. Children were: Emma Ludwig, Archibald Ludwig, Martin G. Ludwig, Minnie Ludwig, Fred Ludwig.

Emma Ludwig (photo) Parents: August Ludwig and Augusta Grayer.

She was married to Carl Wardrop.

Fred Ludwig (photo) was born on 3 Nov 1877 in Antrim Co., MI, USA. He died on 4 Jun 1967 in Traverse City, Grand Traverse Co., MI. He was buried in Mancelona, Antrim Co., MI.

Biographical notes by Ernest P. Rowe, Jr., August 12, 1996:

I know very little of Fred Ludwig's background prior to my marriage to his granddaughter, Norma Rinckey. At the time of our marriage he and his wife owned and lived in a house at the SE corner of the intersection of Hwy M-88 and the C&O Railroad tracks, diagonally across from the railroad station in Bellaire, MI. At that time the street was called Bridge Street but was later renamed Cayuga Street. He had retired some years before I met him, but both he and his wife often did seasonal work at a vegetable canning plant in Central Lake, a village about 15 miles north of Bellaire. I believe that at one time he worked at a furniture factory in Lansing, MI and later owned and operated a butcher shop in Mancelona, MI. I do not recall having seen his first name spelled differently than above. It appears as "Fred" on his marriage certificate, and that is the way he signed his name.

He was affectionately known as "Grandpa Fred" by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was very proud of his East Prussian (he emphasized "East") heritage and each Fall made several large crocks of sauerkraut which he allowed to ferment behind the large wood burning cookstove in the kitchen and were later stored in the unheated, but closed-in, back porch of the house. Over the years he had collected a large number of antique hand tools and old farm items that he loved to show off and demonstrate. Each year he would plant and nurture a vegetable garden and seemed to enjoy having a surplus of produce to give to friends and neighbors. He spent a lot of time at his son- in-law's store, Jim's Place, often helping with work to be done there, and otherwise greeting and talking to the patrons. He also helped Jim in the construction of new homes in the winter months. His two grandsons always found a friend in Grandpa Fred when they returned from hunting or fishing and had fresh game to be cleaned.

He and his wife were married in the Methodist Church, Bellaire, MI. The marriage certificate lists, "Fred Ludwig of Custer Township and Miss Maude Jackson of Kearney Township." Both townships are in Antrim County, MI. (Each county of Michigan is subdivided into townships.)

Fred Lugwig died at Munson Hospital, Traverse City, Michigan but was a resident of Bellaire, MI at the time of his death. He is buried beside his wife in Mancelona Cemetery, Mancelona, MI.

Parents: August Ludwig and Augusta Grayer.

He was married to Effie Maude Jackson on 24 Jun 1903 in Bellaire, Antrim Co., MI. Children were: Olive May Ludwig.

Leta E. Ludwig⁽¹³⁾ Parents: Martin G. Ludwig and Olive Esther Gordon.

Martin Ludwig was born in 1796.

He was married to Corothea . Children were: August Ludwig.

Martin G. Ludwig⁽¹³⁾ (photo) was born on 21 Mar 1874 in Antrim Co., MI, USA. He died on 16 May 1930 in Muskegon Heights, MI. Newspaper obituary found in the keepsakes of his brother, Fred Ludwig, reads as follows:

Martin G.. Ludwig, 56 years old, died suddenly at the family home, 1728 Jefferson Street, Muskegon Heights, May 16, 1930. Death was due to heart disease.

Mr. Ludwig was born March 21, 1874, in Antrim County, Mich.,, where he spent the greater part of his life. He was married to Olive Gordon of Mancelona, Mich., Nov. 1900, and came to Muskegon Heights in the fall of 1923. He was a member of the Muskegon Heights Arbor of Gleaners, Rebekah Lodge 339 and Spencer Creek Lodge 228, I. O. O. F. of Alden, Micjh.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Olive Ludwig, Mr. Ludwig is survived by his mother, Mrs. Augusta Ludwig, of Bellaire, Mich.; two daughters, Leta E. and Augusta A., at home; two brothers, Arch Ludwig of Muskegon Heights and Fred Ludwig of Lansing, and one sister, Mrs. Carl Wardrop of Hatlatch (should be "Potlatch"), Idaho. --- Muskegon Heights Exchange.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, 1930, at Bellaire I. O. O. F. Hall, Rev. Nye of Alba giving the funeral service. Burial was made in Lakeview Cemetery, by the Oddfellows. Parents: August Ludwig and Augusta Grayer.

He was married to Olive Esther Gordon on 20 Nov 1900 in Mancelona, Antrim Co., MI. Children were: Leta E. Ludwig, Agusta A. Ludwig.

Minnie Ludwig (photo) Parents: August Ludwig and Augusta Grayer.

She was married to William Hosmer.

Olive May Ludwig (photo) was born on 30 Apr 1904 in Mancelona, Antrim Co., MI. She died on 26 Oct 1962 in Traverse City, Michigan, USA. She was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Antrim Co., MI.

The following comments were written by Ernest P. Rowe, Jr., August 1996.

My knowledge of Olive May (Ludwig) Rinckey is limited primarily to that obtained after my marriage to her daughter, Norma. At the time I met her she still had two sons in high school, was not only busy with household chores as a wife and mother, but was also actively involved in assisting with the family business, described in the biography of her husband, Jim Rinckey. Olive was the one who did the bookkeeping, paid the bills and usually made the weekly run to the State Liquor Store in Charlevoix, MI to pick up wholesale liquor. During the peak business season she often spent much time in the store taking care of the customers. She could handle just about any transaction, including counting and packaging worms, night crawlers and minnows. The outboard motor sales and rentals were pretty much left up to Jim and the motor repair work was Jim's alone. Norma told me that during the years of World War II and gasoline rationing when Jim got a taxi licence, she and her mother, using the family car, usually made the taxi runs.

Olive had a good personality for meeting and dealing with people, a characteristic obviously passed along to her daughter. Olive and Jim both had a talent for undertaking a challenging task and working it to a successful completion, another talent Norma inherited. In fact, no member of that family was shy in any way. They were a close knit family and Olive was probably the nucleus of the family pride. All three children played high school sports and Duane ("Skeeter") continued on into semi-pro baseball. I doubt that Olive missed many games and would be conspicuous in cheering on her team. Olive was very active and very popular in the local bowling league, a sport popular with the local residents, especially in the slow winter months.

Olive May (Ludwig) Rinckey died in Osteopathic Hospital, Traverse City, MI. She remained a resident of Bellaire, MI. until her death. She, her husband and son, Ronald "Stub" Rinckey are buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Bellaire, Michigan.

Parents: Fred Ludwig and Effie Maude Jackson.

She was married to James Aden Rinckey on 16 Jul 1922 in Lansing, Ingham Co., MI. Both Jim and Olive Rinckey were avid bowlers, as were many of the year-round residents of Antrim County and other northerm Michigan areas. Bowling was an ideal indoor recreation during the off-season winter months. I don't know all of the many trophys either of them received, but we still have two handsome trophys that Jim received as a member of the team that won the Michigan State Bowlers Assn. Five Men Championship, Handicap Division in 1953 and 1957. Children were: Norma Lou Rinckey, Ronald Eugene Rinckey, Duane Ludwig Rinckey.

David Lutz was born.

He was married to Heidi Elizabeth Willis on 3 Jul 1993 in Fairfax, VA, USA. Children were: Matthew Scott Lutz.

Matthew Scott Lutz (Private). Parents: David Lutz and Heidi Elizabeth Willis.

Annie Ethel Lynch⁽³⁾⁽¹⁹⁾ was born on 2 Mar 1892 in Hancock Co., KY. She died in Indianapolis, IN. Parents: James Washington Lynch and Mary Tabitha Corley.

She was married to Hilery Gist on 9 Oct 1910 in Patesville, Hancock Co., KY.

Benjamin E. Lynch⁽³⁾ was born on 16 Aug 1871 in Hancock Co., KY. He died in 1876 in Hancock Co., KY. He was buried in Wheatley Cemetery near Dukes, Hancock Co., KY.⁽³⁾ Benjamin E. Lynch died in infancy and is buried beside his parents. Parents: Thomas Grubbs Lynch and Rebecca Melissa Gilmore.

Benjamin F. Lynch⁽⁸⁾⁽³⁾⁽⁵¹⁾ was born in 1802 in VA. He died in 1894 in Missouri.

Benjamin Lynch and his wife came to Hancock Co., KY, sometime between 1820 and 1830, where they lived on a farm located on the road between Hawesville and Cloverport, sometimes known as the Davidson place. Both he and his wife are believed to be buried in a cemetery in the community where they lived. Their dates of death are not known. There is one source of information, not referenced herein, which states that Benjamin died in Missouri.

As this is written no authoritative documentation has been found to verify place of birth, death and burial. The death certificate of his son, Thomas Grubbs Lynch, lists his father's name and birthplace as "B. F. Lynch" and "Crawford Co., Mo." It lists his mother's maiden name as "Don't Know" and her birthplace as "Crawford Co., Mo." In the block for the name of the informant is the statement "The above is true to the best of my knowledge." Below that is the signature of Mrs. W. H. Lynch with her address of Patesville, Ky. Mrs. W. H. Lynch at that time was Elizabeth (Haren) Lynch, the second wife of Benjamin Lynch's grandson, William Henry Lynch. She may not have known the actual birthplace of Benjamin F. Lynch or his wife, but simply knew that they came to Hancock Co., KY from Crawford Co., MO.

He was married to Teresa Hearne. Children were: Sallie Anne Lynch, Susanna Lynch, Nancy Lynch, Benjamin Franklin Lynch , Jr., Thomas Grubbs Lynch.

Benjamin Franklin Lynch , Jr.⁽⁵²⁾ He was nicknamed "Old Frank" Lynch. (See letters of Dorothy M. Watkins.) Parents: Benjamin F. Lynch and Teresa Hearne.

Elvira Lucretia Lynch was born on 30 Oct 1865 in Hancock Co., KY. Parents: Thomas Grubbs Lynch and Rebecca Melissa Gilmore .

She was married to Horace Lamb.

Ernest Lynch (Private). Parents: William Henry Lynch and Minnie Clark.

Eula Lynch (Private). Parents: John Alexander Lynch and Mollie G. Dunn.

She was married to Virgil Milburn. Children were: Raymond Milburn , Marlon Oswell Milburn, Gerald Wayne Milburn.

Helen Barnett Lynch⁽³⁾⁽¹⁹⁾ was born on 3 Sep 1895 in Hancock Co., KY. She died in 1987 in Dallas, TX. Parents: James Washington Lynch and Mary Tabitha Corley.

She was married to Jefferson Harpee.

Helen Lucile Lynch was born on 14 Jul 1905 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY. She died on 14 Apr 1970 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY. She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, KY. Lucille never married, taught piano, and lived with her parents until their death. She is buried beside her father and mother in the Gordon plot in Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, KY. She never married. Parents: Olaf Alexander Lynch and Agnes L. Gordon.

James Homer Lynch⁽³⁾ was born on 2 Aug 1891. He died on 14 May 1919 in Russia. He was buried in Cloverport Cemetery, Cloverport, KY.. He was called to the service of country on February 26, 1918 and died in Russia a year later. An account of his service, death and burial is given in the following article from the Breckenridge News, Cloverport, KY:

MANY ATTEND HERO'S FUNERAL

JAMES H. LYNCH HAS LAST HONORS PAID TO HIM BY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS

The funeral service of James H. Lynch who died in Russia was held at the grave in Cloverport Cemetery, Thursday at 2 PM. Rev. F. M. Williams, pastor of the Lucille Memorial Church here, assisted by Rev. J. R. Randolph conducted the service. Rev. Williams read the burial Rites and paid a beautiful tribute to the soldier who gave his life, and to the father and sister of the deceased.

The casket was draped with the American Flag and was accompanied to the grave by a number of ex-soldiers from Cloverport and Patesville.

Lynch war a member of Co. 8 of the 339th Inf. He was called Feb. 26, 1918 from Hancock County. The following May, he visited his father John A. Lynch at Patesville for the last time and a few months later sailed for France.

Lynch was in Russia 8 months. According to information from the Red Cross headquarters, his death occurred in a Red Cross Hospital at Arch Angel and was due to tuberculosis developing from a severe cold. He died 5/14/1919 and was buried In Russia until the government arranged for his body to be brought home.

Lynch was a young man of sterling qualities and reared under the influence of a devoted father, having been bereft of a mother's love at the age of three years. Rev. Williams in his tribute said of him that he first gave his heart to his Maker and later gave his life for his country.

A hundred or more gathered at his casket to pay last respects to one of America's flowers on Manhood who gave his life for his country.

Homer never married.
Parents: John Alexander Lynch and Mollie G. Dunn.

James Washington Lynch⁽³⁾ was born on 14 Jan 1858 in Hancock Co., KY. He died on 21 Apr 1943 in Durant, OK. He was buried in Highland Cemetery, Durant, OK..

James' father-in-law, who was a prosperous farmer and lumberman in Hancock County, deeded 69 acres of land to his daughter on May 25, 1885. This land was sold in 1914 when the family left Kentucky for Oklahoma. They rented box cars and moved all of their possessions, horses and farm machinery. Their son, Vernon, and Hillery Gist rode in the cars to take care of, and quiet, the animals. Mary, his wife, always longed to return to Kentucky but they never did, except for one short visit. James died in Durant, OK, from injuries received when struck by a car. Parents: Thomas Grubbs Lynch and Rebecca Melissa Gilmore.

He was married to Mary Tabitha Corley on 5 Nov 1879 in Hancock Co., KY.⁽¹⁹⁾⁽³⁾ One source states that they were married at the W. H. Corley home by D. B. Voyles, Magistrate, with witnesses Martin Young and Jabez Corley. Another source says the service was performed by David Hardin, JP, who performed many of the early marriages in this area. Children were: Olaf Alexander Lynch, Ninah James Lynch, Vernon Thomas Lynch, Annie Ethel Lynch, Helen Barnett Lynch, Stella Clyde Lynch.

John Alexander Lynch⁽³⁾ was born on 22 Jan 1856 in Hancock Co., KY. He died in 1936. He was buried in Cloverport Cemetery, Cloverport, KY..

John was said to have been a brilliamt man, and that he read and studied the dictionary and could recite whole pages.

The following is the record of his birth with the LDS Church:
LYNCH, John Alexander Birth
Sex: Male
Birth Date: 22 Jan 1856
Recorded in: Hancock, Kentucky
Father: Thomas LYNCH
Mother: Rebecca GILMORE
Source: FHL Number 216826 Dates: 1852-1861 Parents: Thomas Grubbs Lynch and Rebecca Melissa Gilmore .

He was married to Mollie G. Dunn on 1 Nov 1985 in Hancock Co., KY. Children were: Eula Lynch, James Homer Lynch.

John B. Lynch (Private). Parents: William Henry Lynch and Minnie Clark.

Lawrence Leo Lynch⁽⁵³⁾⁽³⁾ was born on 18 Apr 1892. He died about 1965 in Martin, Floyd Co., KY. Parents: William Henry Lynch and Minnie Clark.

He was married to Dixie Poe. Children were: William Lynch, Woodrow Earl Lynch.

Linda Joy Lynch (Private). Parents: Woodrow Earl Lynch and Florence Eleanora Zimmerman.

Children were: Roger B. Brown, Ronald Bryan Brown, Loretta Joy Brown.

Margaret Melissa Lynch⁽³⁾ (photo) was born on 26 May 1869 in Hancock Co., KY. She died on 19 May 1955. She was buried in Blackfort Cemetery, location unknown.⁽³⁾ Margaret M. Lynch never married. Parents: Thomas Grubbs Lynch and Rebecca Melissa Gilmore .

Minnie Belle Lynch⁽⁸⁾⁽⁵⁴⁾ (photo) was born on 11 Apr 1878 in Patesville, Hancock Co., KY.⁽⁵⁵⁾ She died on 30 Aug 1916 in Owensboro, Daviess Co., KY. She was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro, KY.

Minnie Belle Lynch was born on April 11, 1877 at the home of her parents in Patesville, Hancock County, Kentucky where she remained until the time of' her marriage. As she grew up she attended the local public schools, sang alto in the choir of the Methodist Church, and taught a Sunday School class. One of her accomplishments was playing the guitar.

When eighteen years of age she was appointed Postmaster of the Patesville Post Office. She held this office until she resigned to become the wife of' Forrest Kyler Gordon. Their wedding took place at the Patesville Methodist Church May 3, 1899, the marriage ceremony being performed by Reverend Barnett.

Thenceforth her life was that of a loyal wife and devoted mother. The names of her eight children are given in the biography of her husband. About three years before the time of her death she developed an ailment in her throat which was not considered serious but in time it eventually caused her death which occurred August 30, 1916. She is buried in Elmwood Cemetery at Owensboro. Parents: Thomas Grubbs Lynch and Rebecca Melissa Gilmore .

She was married to Forrest Kyler Gordon on 3 May 1899 in Hancock Co., KY. Children were: Veva Pauline Gordon , Forrest Edwina Gordon, Edith Elizabeth Gordon, Infant Gordon, Gilmore Kyler Gordon, Wayne Powell Gordon, Dorothy Gordon, Thomas Edward Gordon.

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