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(1831 - 1915)
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(1832 - ????)
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Monrow
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(1834 - 1864)
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David
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(1836 - ????)
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(1840 - ????)
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Fink
(1844 - 1915)
Susanah L.
Fink
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David Alexander Fink
Born: 06 Nov 1832, Alexander Co, NC
Died: 12 Jul 1915, Rowan Co, NC
David Alexander Fink was the second child born to Daniel Fink and Elizabeth Beaver. Daniel was born 26 Nov 1832 in Alexander County, NC.
Church records from St. Martin's Church in Iredell County, NC give the following information:
Daniel Fink had a son born the 26th of November 1832 named Daniel Alexander who was baptized October 27, sponsor Elisabeth Fink. The 1850 Census lists this son as Daniel A. Fink instead of Daniel Alexander Fink. The correct name was more than likely David Alexander Fink. The 1850 Iredell County Census shows that David Alexander was 17 years old and living at home with his parents and all of his siblings.
1850 Iredell County Census
First Name Last name Age Sex Occupation Place of Birth Danl Fink 47 M Laborer NC Elizabeth " 41 F " Sally C. " 19 M " David A. " 17 M " " Daniel M. " 16 M " " Moses D. " 14 M " Jacob H. " 10 M " Sophia E. " 6 F " Susanah L. " 4 F " The 1860 Rocky Creek District Census for Iredell County shows that David Alexander was living by himself, near another David Fink (married to Susan) and that his occupation was carpenter. The value of his Real Estate was $180 and his Personal Estate value was $130.
1860 Iredell County Census
First Name Last name Age Sex Occupation Real
EstatePersonal
EstateBirth David A. Fink 27 M Carpenter 180 130 NC David Fink 30 M Day Laborer $50 " Susan " 28 F Wife " Sarah " 8 F " T. A. Fink 5 M NC David A. " 3 M " James M. " 9/12 M " All four of Daniel & Elizabeth Fink's sons served the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Records indicate that elder son David Alexander Fink also enlisted on 18 Jun 1861. David enlisted as a Private at the age of 28 in Company B, 2nd Calvary Regiment North Carolina. The enlistment location was Iredell County, NC. It seems odd, however, that David and Jacob would have enlisted on the same date, yet ended up in different Companies and Regiments. Additional records indicate David's enlistment date was 30 Aug 1861. By 1870, David Alexander had married Margaret Elizabeth Baker and was living in Rowan County, NC. Margaret was born about 1842 in Rowan County, NC. The 1870 Scotch Irish Township Census of Rowan County shows that David Alexander and Margaret had one son, Jacob Daniel Fink, who had been born in September 1868. Their Real Estate value was $700 and Personal Estate value was $200. Nine-year-old William Shinn was also living with the family.
1870 Iredell County Census
Last Name First Name Age Sex Race Occupation Real
EstatePersonal
EstateBirth Male
> 21Fink David A. 39 M W Farmer 700 200 NC X " Margaret 28 F W Keep House " " Jacob D. 1 M W At home " Shinn William 9 M W " "
David Alexander Fink and Margaret Elizabeth Baker had six children: Name Birth Date Death Date Spouse Jacob Daniel Fink 01 Sep 1868 12 Oct 1918 Mattie S. Kerr Margaret Elizabeth Susana Fink 14 Jun 1871 24 Oct 1945 (Single) Charles C. Fink Abt. 1874 Lucas Monroe Fink 21 Dec 1875 18 Jun 1929 Rebecca Elizabeth Williams John David Fink 16 Jan 1880 24 Jul 1947 (Single) Ellen Katherine Fink 14 Jun 1884 31 May 1950 William Thomas Caton In 1880, David Alexander and Margaret were still living in the Scotch Irish Township of Rowan County, NC. The Census lists David's age as 53 and his occupation as Farmer. All of their children except Ellen had been born and were living in the family home.
1880 Rowan County Census
Name Personal Health Education Last
NameFirst
NameSex Age Relation Single
MarriedOccupation Idiotic Disabled School Can't
WriteBirth Fink David A. M 52 M Farmer NC --- Margaret S. F 38 Wife M Keeping House NC --- Jacob D. M 11 Son S Farm Labour X X NC --- Margaret E. S. F 9 Daughter S X NC --- Charles C. M 6 Son S NC --- Lucas M M 4 Son S NC --- Infant M 5/12 Son S NC David Alexander Fink's father, Daniel Fink (b. 1806), died sometime after 1880.
1887 February 17
NOTICE
All persons having claims against the estate of Daniel Fink, deceased, are hereby notified to present them to me as his executor, on or before February 17, 1888.
David A. Fink, Executor,
February 17, 1887David and (Margaret) Elizabeth Fink's name appeared in several issues of the Statesville Landmark - announcing an upcoming court case scheduled for Thursday, June 2, 1887. The article shows "Elizabeth M. Fink vs. David Fink and others" - and looks as if Margaret Elizabeth was taking David to court - the reason has not be discovered at this time.
1887 May 19
COURT CALENDAR
Iredell Superior Court
Hon. John A. Gilmer, Judge Presiding
Trials of State Docket and Non-Jury Cases
Second Week
Thursday June 2141. Elizabeth M. Fink vs. David Fink and others.
1887 December 22, Thursday
Minor Matters
Mr. D. A. Fink, of Scotch Irish Township, Rowan County, exhibited at THE LANDMARK office Monday, a growth of three ears of corn within one shuck. The largest was about 8 inches in length and the other two 6 and 4 inches respectively. This sort of growth has been seen often before, but the two smaller ears were clearly of a different variety of corn from the large ear. The grain presented distinct marks of contrast. Now, how did the two varieties of corn grow from the same stalk and under the same husk? The 1900 Rowan County Census shows that only four of David & Margaret's children were still living on the family farm. A niece, Minnie Benfield, was also living with the family.
1900 Rowan County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Birth Age Yrs.
Md.Kids Kids
LivingBirth Occup. Month Year Fink David A. Head M Nov 1832 67 32 NC Farmer ---- Margaret Wife F Mar 1842 58 32 6 6 NC ---- Elizabeth M. Daughter F Jun 1871 28 NC ---- Lueco M. Son M Dec 1871 28 NC Farm
Laborer---- John D. Son M Jan 1880 20 NC Clerk ---- Ellen B. Daughter F Jun 1884 15 NC Benfield Minnie Niece? F May 1884 16 NC David's wife, Margaret Elizabeth Baker, died between 1900 and 1910. The 1910 Rowan County Census shows David Alexander Fink living in the Scotch Irish Township (between Wilksboro Rd. and Mocksville Rd.) with his daughter Margaret ELizabeth, age 36 (actually 39), daughter Ellen Katherine, age 25, and Ellen's husband William Thomas Caton. David's age was listed as 78.
1910 Rowan County Census
Last Name First Name Relation Sex Race Age S/M/W Yrs.
Md.Kids Kids
LivingBirth Occup. Fink David A. Head M W 78 W NC None ---- Margaret E. Daughter F W 36 S NC None ---- Ellen K. Daughter F W 25 M1 2 1 1 NC None Caton William T. Son-in-Law M W 27 M1 2 NC Farmer David Alexander Fink died 12 Jul 1915. He was buried at Old Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cleveland, Rowan County, NC. Gravestone for David Alexander Fink
Elizabeth died 02 Jul 1902. Her gravestone says that she was born 26 Mar 1842. Gravestone for Margaret Fink
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Thanks to Linda Seamon Dymon for additional information on the Fink Family If you have additional photos and information on the Fink Family, please contact me.
