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Absalom Rinker 1783–1855

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Absalom Rinker in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 03 Oct 1783 · Conicville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Died 26 Nov 1855 · Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Father Jacob Rinker Jr
Mother Mary Catherine Cauffman
Siblings Barbara Rinker Gaw, Benjamin Rinker, Casper Rinker, Catherine Rinker, Elizabeth Rinker Hickle, Ephraim Rinker, George Rinker, Henry Rinker, Jacob Rinker Iii, Mary Rinker, Rebecka Rinker, William Josiah Rinker

Researchers connected through Absalom Rinker 1783–1855

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1783, Absalom Rinker entered the world in Conicville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to jacob rinker jr and mary catherine cauffman. Absalom Rinker passed away in 1855 in Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1783
Birth of Absalom Rinker in Conicville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Birth
1855
Death of Absalom Rinker in Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Absalom Rinker

This ancestor line traces from Niederwichtrach, Bern, Switzerland (1498) to Conicville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States (1783) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Absalom Rinker (1783–1855) was born in Conicville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States and died in Clifton, Alleghany, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Absalom in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Absalom Rinker's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Absalom Rinker PTP
1783–1855
Conicville, Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Absalom Rinker's Descendants

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Absalom Rinker PTP 1783–1855