Rinear - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Are we related? (Rineair/Rinear)

davidohio — 2009-09-07 14:34:34Z

Hello Regi, I saw your post in Ancestry.com regarding Alma Rinear. According to my research, I have a great-aunt, Alma Rineair, daughter of Arthur Rineair. You will notice that my family spells the surname as Rineair but I have found early records where the name appeared without the 'i" and even several of spellings on the census records depending on how it was pronouced such as Rhineer. I have had difficulty tracing the Rineair family due to family problems, moving, multiple marriages, religion, etc. My family has been in the Cincinnati area. There are also a number of Rinear's who also live in the same part of town which makes me think that there is a connection somewhere. I haven't been able to get past my 2nd great grandfather. David Rineair

Re: Rinear vs Rineair

Sue_73Hasty — 2009-08-17 13:21:29Z

Hi David,
My step-father was Norbert C. Rineair, son of Clifford J. Rineair and Lena Schmuelling. Born in Cincinnati, OH on April 18, 1919.
He passed away January 28, 1978 in Clark County, OH (during the blizzard of 1978).
I'm sure you must be related somehow. I would love to know more about his family.
Please contact me at Sch3111@aol.com
Sue Hasty

Rinear vs Rineair

davidohio — 2009-04-25 02:28:46Z

My surname is "Rineair" but I have found several misspellings in records of the late 1800's with "Rinear". My Rineair ancestors have been in Cincinnati for several decades. Had anyone else found this same situation to where I can get past my great great grandfather? I would consider myself an amateur at this geneaology research and would appreciate your assistance. Thank you. David

Charles H. Rinear

dwmangan — 2008-10-18 18:13:05Z

I have a photo of Charles H. Rinear, date? Born 1832, D. 1893
Back of photo has photographer's print F. Heimbach's Photographs, Allentown, PA

Charles Rinear was the father of Nancy Jane Rinear. Spouse was Katherine Seevers I am looking for info on father & mother of Charles Rinear and siblings. Any connections from other Rinears would be appreciated.

spelling of the name:arrival at Louisiana;etc-mid 19thc

2004-12-09 17:43:23Z

The surname, of which I descend, as well as, know the lineage is REINAUER. I am just pointing out that my 2ndgreatgrandfather, a German Immigrant, was captured ALOT in documents as: Rhinor,Reinhr.Reiner, etc.
don't overlook all the spellings for your surname! My R connections is on the Swiss/German border.

Re: Rinear? Rhinear? Rhyneer?

2003-10-31 04:28:23Z

Susan:Hello again.Yes I'm still looking for Them.I'm soon going to be layed-off from my work,and will soon be hard at work here.If you have any Pictures of these family's(Penna.hopefully)I'll be gald to see them,ok.I have some history,but no names of my gg-grandparent Rhineer side.(darn it)Thanks.Write back soon.Robert K.

John W. Rinear family

rcprt — 2003-07-25 16:29:12Z

I am the gr-gr-gr-granddaughter of John Wesley Rinear, born Mar 6, 1817, in OH. Am looking for any information regarding any siblings,his parents, grandparents, etc... I have very little information to work with and would appreciate hearing from anyone who may be able to supply one or two missing links.

Thanks!
Val'ee

Regi ~ we're cousins (Mom is Shar). E-mail me if you want the bit of info I do have.

elwood rinear

ellenl23 — 2003-03-18 21:31:00Z

found his enlist date for civil war in n.j.... 19 feb. 1862...

Re: Rinear? Rhinear? Rhyneer?

David_Breidenbach — 2003-03-15 22:38:35Z

Hi Susan

I think we may be distantly related. Elwood Rineare (how he spelled the name) was married to Sarah last unknown. We know that from a series of letters he wrote to Sarah during his service in the Civil War. My aunt has 19 letters written by Elwood from about 1862 to 1865. They include the places where he was camped while serving with the 5th New Jersey Infantry in Joseph Hooker's Division.

We think he was shot in the arm at one point. And that he did not return to the army when he was on Veteran's furlough. That was a common thing for soldiers at that time.

Please contact me as I have very little information about that side of my family. My grandmother's maiden name was McGough, and she was born around the turn of the century.

Thanks

David Breidenbach

Re: rinear family in n.j. pa. (or rineare)

David_Breidenbach — 2003-03-15 00:31:54Z

I have an ancestor, don't know how far back, but his name also was Elwood Rineare (his spelling). His wife's name was Sarah Laughlin (or possibly Loughlin). According to the National Park Service in Petersburg, he served in the 5th New Jersey Infantry, in Joseph Hooker's Division. I have proof that he was with Hooker, and about 19 letters he sent home to his wife. The addresses on the letter include battle sites such as Brandy Station and Culpepper.

Re: rinear

2003-03-15 00:02:24Z

Hi, Josie -

Thanks for the reply. Do you know anything about Elwood's relatives? I seem to find scattered individuals named Rhinear, Rhineer, etc., in New Jersey and in Pennsylvania, but no documentation of the family - assuming it is one family. I suspect that many of the individuals are in fact related, as many of the same given names recur, even as the spelling of the surname varies.

Know what you mean about the information you turn up about your ancestors. I keep telling myself it has to be understood in context...don't judge someone if you haven't walked in their shoes.

For example I have found Emmeline Rhinear and her daughter Miriam in several census records, but never a husband and father. Did the father die early on? Or was Miriam illegitimate, perhaps? I do not know.

Re: rinear

David_Breidenbach — 2003-03-14 03:38:49Z

I have copies of 19 letters Elwood Rineare (military has it Rinear) sent to his wife during at least two years of his service during the Civil War. Elwood would have been a very distant relative of mine, through the McGough family line.

Somehow, he is related to my grandmother, Alice McGough Breidenbach. My aunt has the original letters, and I have copies. I would not be too upset about Elwood's desertion. It seems he deserted while on veteran's furlow, a common thing to do. After all, being part of Hooker's Division (Co G, 5th New Jersey Infantry), he would have been involved in some of the bloodiest fighting during Grant's Potomoc Campaign.

Re: Rinear? Rhinear? Rhyneer?

2003-03-07 22:00:04Z

Susan:My Rhineer first name was Almira or Elmira Rhineer.She married Wilson Knepp here in Pa.Died-1888,and was 26 years old.That means she was born-1862.I believe she may have gotten married around-1880 here.Is there a change you can call me ,so I can tell you a lot more?Write back ok?You can also write me at my e-mail address too.Thanks.Bob.

Re: Rinear? Rhinear? Rhyneer?

2003-03-07 18:03:41Z

Hi, Robert

Thanks for replying to my message. You could be right. I could never figure out what my ggrandfather was doing in Philadelphia, as all his family was in NY, Connecticut, or Michigan.

He married Marion (Miriam) Rhineer (Rinear, Rhinear, Rhyneer)
in Philadelphia in 1881. Shortly thereafter they moved to Connecticut, but returned in about 1908. presumably they still had relatives there at the time. His name was Maynard Smith, and she was later variously known as Marion or Mary Smith.

I would be glad to check the census, but could you tell me a bit more about what you are looking for? Which year? Which state, PA? What names?

You say the Rhineers came from Michigan to PA, you believe, and before that they came up the Mississippi - from where?

And what is the name of your gg-grandfather, the one who married Miss Rinear?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Susan

Re: rinear family in n.j. pa. (or rineare)

2003-03-06 05:38:25Z

Josie:Maybe I can help.Where in Pa. was he.Was this around 1880?Was he married more than one time?Write back.Bob.

Re: Are we related? Maybe Penna?

2003-03-06 05:32:21Z

Hello:I just write to Susan Bauer.Do you think you have Cousin's in Penna.?My gg-Grandfather married a Elmira/Almira Rhineer here.She was born-1862,and maybe they moved here around-1880 from Mich..We could use your Mich. census to found out.The last name could be-RhInear/Rhyneer/Rhinear/Rinear.Please write back.Thank You.Bob.

Re: Rinear? Rhinear? Rhyneer?

2003-03-06 05:19:00Z

Hello:My gg-grandfather 1st-married a Elmira/Almira Rhineer.She was born-1862 and believed to come from Mich.. We don't know who her Parents were.Maybe she and a sister with there parents came to Pa. around 1862.Can you help me with your Census there?This is a Swiss name and they came up the mississippi and maybe to Mich. there.Any help would be helpful.Thank You.

rinear family in n.j. pa. (or rineare)

ellenl23 — 2001-09-03 15:26:05Z

my great great grandfather was elwood rinear who also lived in pa. i'm told he served in the civil war and was disowned for marrying a catholic. (sarah kiernan). i've also been told that the spelling may have been rineare.

GrandFather

2000-12-12 17:48:42Z

if my records are correct, my Grandfather
(Earle L. Rinear) was born, in 1902,
or earlier. He did come across the ocean
during the world war era. His brother died in thands of the enemy.(?)

research(Vanhoosear/rynear/rineare

2000-12-09 16:18:58Z

all the messages that i have read concerning the lineage of rinear is pretty extensive.
I don't have my own computor, so I go to the library.

grandfather and grandmother

2000-12-07 16:21:28Z

Earle and Alma Rinear:children as follows
Kenneth, Darlene, Sharlene, Earlene Rinear.
if this is any help, please e-mail me!!!

RELATIVES

2000-12-06 16:52:57Z

i KNOW THAT i HAVE RELATIVES ON THE EAST COAST THAT ARE DIRECTLY RELATED TO MY GRANDFATHER(Earle Rinear).
Can anybody give me any info.., I do know that my mother (Earlene Rinear) attended school with her sisters up here in Washington somewhere.

Are we related?

2000-12-04 17:06:07Z

My mothers name is earlene rinear, My grandfathers name is Earle Rinear.
my grandfather past away in 1986.
If we are, please e-mail me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My aunt's names are Sharlene, and Darlenemy grandmothers name is Alma Rinear.
am looking for half-brothers, sisters or brothers, or any information concerning my
heritage, or family background.

Mary Ann Rinear(Norcross)1790 NJ-1850 Ohio

2000-06-07 18:52:27Z

sarah rinear

ellenl23 — 2001-09-03 15:26:05Z

i have a gggrandmother who was sarah kiernan and married elwood rinear who i believed lived in pa and nj. any connections?

rinear

ellenl23 — 2001-09-03 15:26:05Z

i think that elwood rinear and sarah kiernan rinear may have been born between 1810 and 1835 but i have not dates. i do know that elwood rinear was disowned because he married sarah kiernan who was a catholic. also, elwood served on the north in the civil war and deserted! sometimes i'm not sure i should continue searching for my other family members.....

Rinear? Rhynear?

SusanFBauer — 2001-06-26 11:37:50Z

I'm stuck on Miriam Rhinear, born 1856, in PA or NJ. Mother Emeline_______. Had sister Sarah.

Rinear? Rhinear? Rhyneer?

SusanFBauer — 2001-06-26 11:37:50Z

Don't know. My gggrandmother was Miriam Rhinear (spelling not yet standardized, it appears) who was born July 19, 1856. Her mother was Emeline____, father's name unknown so far. Sister Sarah probably born circa 1850. I need to do more primary source research on this line - obviously.
All the above lived in Philadelphia as adults. However, I have come across traces of two other Miriam Rhinears - one a baby born 1854 to Alexander Rhinear and his wife Mary (I believe) then living in Princeton Township, Mercer Co., NJ. The other was a generation earlier, a Miriam Rhinear who married and had children in Trenton, NJ. Given that Miriam is an unusual name, I think it is likely that my gggram and the first were cousins, the second may have been an aunt, sister to Alexander. However, this hypothesis is unproven todate.

What was the timeframe for your Elwood and Sarah? circa 1900?

Rinear

SusanFBauer — 2001-06-26 11:37:50Z

I know what you mean. I got up the initiative to go to the National Archives yesterday and try to find Emeline and Miriam in the Pennsylvania census. I had gotten a hold of Miriam's death certificate recently, and it listed her mother as "Emeline Rinear" and her father as "not known." Well the information was given by one of Miriam's sons when she died at 87, so it could mean HE didn't know her father's name. However, it could also mean she didn't know herself, perhaps she was illegimate.

So anyway I trooped off to the Archives, and I found Emeline, age 27, and her daughter "Marriam", 5, in the 1860 census...living in a boarding house in Philadelphia. In 1870, they lived in a dwelling together by themselves, with Emeline, 36, "keeping house". No spouse, no visible means of support. Hmm...

This information has given me an approximate birthdate of 1833-4 for Emeline, although whether her name at birth was Emeline Rinear or Emeline ________ who married _____Rinear I don't know.

Also, FYI, no daughter Sarah for her. I had thought Sarah must be another daughter of Emeline's, as Em purchased a burial plot circa 1870 at Fernwood Cemetary outside Philadelphia. No one in the family was buried in the plot there for another 40 some years; the plot appears to have been purchased by Emeline for the express purpose of burying Sarah. It seems likely Sarah was a close relation, but specifically what remains unclear.

I'm not sure quite where to go from hear, but I may try to get Sarah's death certificate.