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Lawrence Leroy Fink 1886 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 May 1886

Birth Location: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Death Date: 30 Aug 1966

Death Location: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Father: William Fink

Mother: Mary Garberich

Spouse(s): Amanda Laughman

Children(s): Florence Fink, Nora Fink, Dora Fink, Ralph Fink, Edna Fink, William Fink

In 1886, Lawrence Leroy Fink entered the world in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States, born to William Henry Fink and Mary Elizabeth Garberich. In 1900, Lawrence Leroy Fink resided in Harrison Township, Elkhart, Indiana. In 1900, Lawrence Leroy Fink resided in Wakarusa town, Elkhart, Indiana. Lawrence Leroy Fink married Amanda Ellen Laughman, and had children including Florence Arvilla Fink, Nora M Fink, Dora F Fink, Ralph S Fink, Edna Fink, William Henry Fink. Lawrence Leroy Fink passed away in 1966 in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Lawrence Leroy Fink entered the world in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States, born to William Henry Fink and Mary Elizabeth Garberich.
  • In 1900, Lawrence Leroy Fink resided in Harrison Township, Elkhart, Indiana.
  • In 1900, Lawrence Leroy Fink resided in Wakarusa town, Elkhart, Indiana.
  • Lawrence Leroy Fink married Amanda Ellen Laughman, and had children including Florence Arvilla Fink, Nora M Fink, Dora F Fink, Ralph S Fink, Edna Fink, William Henry Fink.
  • Lawrence Leroy Fink passed away in 1966 in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Fink
1843 – 1931
Birth Location: Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Mary Garberich
1848 – 1875
Birth Location: Crawford, Ohio, United States
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Spouses(s)

Amanda Laughman
1887 – 1969
Birth Location: Indiana
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Children(s)

Florence Fink
1907 – 1983
Birth Location: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Nora Fink
1910 –
Birth Location: –
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Dora Fink
1910 – 2003
Birth Location: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Ralph Fink
1915 – 2006
Birth Location: Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
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Edna Fink
1920 –
Birth Location: Indiana
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William Fink
1921 – 1974
Birth Location: St Joseph, Indiana, United States
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Lawrence Fink's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Fink
1886 – 1966
Birth Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Parents
William Henry Fink
1843 – 1931
Locke, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Garberich
1848 – 1875
Crawford, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Emanuel Fink
1804 – 1880
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Lydia Madlem
1807 – 1892
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Samuel Garberich
1819 – 1880
York, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Margaret (Elizabeth) Pletcher
1827 – 1856
Crawford, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Philip Fink
1764 – 1826
Anna Steher
1773 – 1837
Thomas Madlem
1783 – 1865
Margaret Madlem
1783 – 1860
JOHN GERBERICH
1787 – 1852
ELIZABETH RUHL
1788 – 1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benedict Finck
1754 – 1840
Sarah Sewitz
1746 – 1766
Adam Staheer
1773 –
Catherine Staheer
Madlem
1763 –
Fianna Madlem
1763 –
John Gerberich
1761 – 1846
Anna Ruhl
1767 – 1836

Lawrence Fink's Descendants

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Lawrence (Leroy) Fink (31 May 1886 – 30 Aug 1966) m. Amanda (Ellen) Laughman (abt 1887 – 2 Oct 1969)
  1. 1. Florence (Arvilla) Fink (8 Dec 1907 – 20 Feb 1983)
  2. 2. Nora (M) Fink (25 Jul 1910 – )
  3. 3. Dora (F) Fink (25 Jul 1910 – 14 Jan 2003)
  4. 4. Ralph (S) Fink (8 Feb 1915 – 7 Jun 2006) m. Geraldine (D) Stouder (1 Apr 1920 – 3 Apr 2008)
    1. 1. Ralph (D) Fink (1 Jan 1939 – )
    2. 2. Dale (Keith) Fink (3 Oct 1941 – 5 Mar 2006)
  5. 5. Edna Fink (abt 1920 – )
  6. 6. William (Henry) Fink (29 Mar 1921 – 6 Jan 1974)

Lawrence Fink's Timeline

9 Records

1886
31 May 1886
Birth of Lawrence Leroy Fink in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 14
Lawrence Leroy Fink resided here in Harrison Township, Elkhart, Indiana
Harrison Township, Elkhart, Indiana
1900
1900
Age 14
Lawrence Leroy Fink resided here in Wakarusa town, Elkhart, Indiana
Wakarusa town, Elkhart, Indiana
1906
15 Nov 1906
Age 20
Lawrence Leroy Fink was married in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, Indiana
1910
1910
Age 24
Lawrence Leroy Fink resided here in Olive, Elkhart, Indiana
Olive, Elkhart, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 34
Lawrence Leroy Fink resided here in Madison, St Joseph, Indiana
Madison, St Joseph, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 44
Lawrence Leroy Fink resided here in Union, Elkhart, Indiana
Union, Elkhart, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
Lawrence Leroy Fink resided here in Newbury, LaGrange, Indiana, United States
Newbury, LaGrange, Indiana, United States
1966
30 Aug 1966
Age 80
Death of Lawrence Leroy Fink in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 May 1886
    Event Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: LaGrange , Indiana.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newbury, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: T627_1063; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44-14.
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 306-28-4253; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 197; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Elkhart County, Indiana; Roll: 1503793; Draft Board: 2.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harrison, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T623_369; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 24.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T623_369; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 29.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1906
    Event Place: Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941, Title: Elkhart County, Indiana, Index to Marriage Record 1850 - 1920 Inclusive Vol, Original Record Located: County Clerk's Office Gos; Book: 16; Page: 15.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Harrison Township, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Harrison, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T623_369; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 24.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wakarusa town, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: T623_369; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 29.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Olive, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Madison, St Joseph, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Madison, St Joseph, Indiana; Roll: T625_463; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 197; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Union, Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Union, Elkhart, Indiana; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newbury, LaGrange, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newbury, LaGrange, Indiana; Roll: T627_1063; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 44-14.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elkhart, Indiana
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Elkhart County, Indiana; Roll: 1503793; Draft Board: 2.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LaGrange, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, Roll: ; Local board: LaGrange , Indiana.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1966
    Event Place: Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 306-28-4253; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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