John Link (1790–1865) was born in Fort Defiance, Augusta, VA and died in Fort Defiance, VA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Link 1790–1865

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Born 3 JUL 1790 · Fort Defiance, Augusta, VA

Died 5 MAR 1865 · Fort Defiance, VA

Spouse Susannah Schindler

Children Adam Schindler Link, Catherine Link, Daniel William Link, David Schindler Link, Elizabeth Link, John L Link, Susan Christina Link

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In 1790, John Link entered the world in Fort Defiance, Augusta, VA. John Link married susannah schindler, and had children including adam schindler link, catherine link, daniel william link, david schindler link, elizabeth link, john l link, susan christina link. John Link passed away in 1865 in Fort Defiance, VA.

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John Link PTP

1790–1865

Fort Defiance, Augusta, VA