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Re: Rinkes in Michigan

atyacks1 — 2009-05-18 02:05:06Z

Though I don't know about your great grandfather, I do have some information about the Rinke's from that area. Christopher and Christine Rinke came to Michigan in 1861 with their nine children. Their children ranged from age 27-10, so it could be a decendent of one of them. MY gggrandfather was Andreas. The John that you speak of is not in my branch, but my be a decendent of Christopher and Christine.
Do you happen to live in Michigan? There is a Rinke family book at both the Library of Michigan and the Burton Collection at the Detroit Public Library. It may have something in there that would help. I do not own the book and have only copied pages that pertained to my branch. Hope some of this helps.

Rinkes in Michigan

goewyn2 — 2009-04-09 07:30:50Z

Hi all, I see a lot of posts for Rinkes in the Detroit, MI area - while I haven't been able to connect the dots, my great-grandfather is from the Detroit/Gratiot area.

His name is John Rinke, b. 26 Mar 1872, d. 26 Dec 1953.
He was married to Mary Weithoff.
Family history holds that his parents died when he was young (perhaps under 10 yrs old), possibly in a fire, and he kept the Rinke name but was raised in another family, the Salters. We have not been able to find the names of his biological parents, who would have been Rinkes - perhaps one of your relatives connects??

Looking forward to any info!

Re: Rinke of Warren, Michigan

scottblack60 — 2008-11-26 17:37:54Z

I am a descendant. I have posted Rinke data to WeRelate at: http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Family:Christoph_Rinke_and_Chri...)

More good Rinke data at:
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/azm/vanker/vanker.html

Rinke, Lynn T. (OBIT PA 1-15-2008)

obituary33b — 2008-02-28 22:10:30Z

source: The Hanover, PA - Evening Sun 1-15-2008
Deceased: Rinke, Lynn T. (OBIT PA 1-15-2008)
daughter of Leonard J. and Ellen Theresa (Dakosky) Rinke
Age of Deceased: 52
Death date: 1-13-2008
Last Address: Hanover, PA / Grosse Pointe, MI
Date of Birth: 9-14-1955
Place of Birth: Detroit, MI

No relation to the deceased
For a FREE copy of full obit send email to: Bob
obituary@crosskeysvillage.net

Re: "Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

jadina — 2007-10-17 16:46:19Z

Hey Lisa,
I am related to your husband- Christian Emmerich was the brother of my ancestor Peter Emmerich and they were two sons of Franciscus Emmerich. Do you have any pictures of this branch of the family? My grandfather was adopted and so we have no pictures of his biological family (the Emmerichs). Peter's son Alexander also married a Matilda Rinke, so I am related in that way also. Feel free to email me at jadey213@yahoo.com

Re: "Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

Alfredasgirl — 2007-10-16 04:54:42Z

Thanks Kath - she fits right in!
Lisa

Re: "Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

KBCUNNING — 2007-10-14 04:35:16Z

Hi Lisa,

I passed the tombstone of (perhaps?) a relative of your husband's today at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Racine. The stone read:

RINKE, Juliana, frau von [wife of] Jacob Rinke. Born (can't make out month/day) 1839. Died 23 Nov. 1873(?); last number may have been an 8.

Just in case it's something helpful for your notes.

Best!

Kath

Rinke of Warren, Michigan

atyacks1 — 2007-09-22 16:49:28Z

Would love to share information with anyone connected to this family. I am looking for photographs of Christopher/Christine or Andreas/Magdalene or of the family farm in Warren.

Re: Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildren Rinke

marylus — 2007-08-30 16:40:36Z

My grandfathr Willie Emil Franz Rinke told me that some of his family came to the US prior to the Civil War. I'm wondering if the Otto Rinke you mention might be the one my grandfather named.

Mary Lu Sanders

Re: Rinke Photographs

marylus — 2007-08-30 16:35:33Z

I have been trying for years to connect your Rinke family with my Rinke family. I am at a dead end with my
great-great-grandparents from Treptow on der Tolenese (now Altentreptow),Germany. Their names are Fredericka Riese and Handschumacher Rinke (I do not know his given name). My great-grandparents are Louise Ida Henriett Riese and Carl Frederich Christof Rinke from Demmin, Altentrepto and Berlin, Germany.

My grandfather, Willie Emil Franz Rinke immigrated to the US as an orphaned 3 year old, along with two of his siblings. Leaving from Breman, Germany on the vessel Hermann, they disembarked in Baltimore, MD and rode the B&O railroad to Louisville, KY and thence by ferry to Jeffersonville, IN where they were met by their mother's sister Fredericka Riese and her husband Gottlieb Jennerich.

Any assistance or information would be greatly appreciated!!

Mary Lu Sanders

Rinke Photographs

atyacks1 — 2007-07-25 23:32:56Z

I am also a decendent of Christopher and Christine Rinke of Warren. My great grandmother was Catherine(Rinke)Smith, daughter of Andreas (Andrew) Rinke. I have a great deal of information on this family, however I would love to have some pictures of family members. Specifically, Andrew and Magdalene or Christopher and Christine. I would also love any photos of the original Rinke farm (Hoover and 13 1/2 mile roads)

Tracey Yacks

Matilde Rinke & Alex Emerich Caledonia, WI

jadesfamily — 2006-12-10 05:13:41Z

Hi, I am looking for any further information on Matilde Rinke b. Jun 14 1888 in Wisconsin and d. Jan 26 1930 in Wisconsin. Her parents were Johanna Stark and Ferdinand Rinke.

She married Alexander Albert Emerich, someone who I am also looking for more information about.

Their daughter Catherine J. Emerich was my great-grandmother b. 1914. I don't have any further information on her, either, as her son was adopted and now has a different name.

If anyone is related and/or can help out at all, please respond. thank you!

Re: "Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

2006-11-19 01:58:33Z

Hi Pat,

I haven't heard back from you about the photo, but would still LOVE to receive it. I sent you another email today with my email address, but I'm wondering if by chance there was a typo in your email address and you may not have received it. Please let me know if you receive the email. Thanks again! Lisa

Re: "Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

Alfredasgirl — 2006-11-06 21:11:14Z

Hello,

Regarding your photo of Mrs. Rink or Racine. Yes, I am researching the RINKE family of Racine. The immigrated to the US in the 1860s and one of the daughters, Theresa moved to MN where she married Christian Emmerich. My husband descends directly from them. I would LOVE to see the photo!

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Lisa

Re: "Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

2006-09-20 19:01:48Z

Hi, Lisa -
Just got back into the country after being gone for 3 weeks - thus the delay in responding to you!
If you email me directly at Psavage526@aol.com, I can email you a copy of the photo to see if you recognize it. If it fits into the Rinkes that you are researching, I will gladly mail the original to you.
Pat

Obit - Norbert F. Rinke - MI

timandannette1 — 2006-07-11 20:24:11Z

The Macomb Daily; November 2, 1988; p 4A:

Norbert F. Rinke
GROSSE POINTE WOODS - Norbert F. Rinke, 89, formerly of Center Line, died Monday at St. Johns Bon Secours Nursing Home, Detroit.

Mr. Rinke founded a Buick auto dealership with his two brothers in the Detroit area in 1917 under the name of Rinke Motors Co. In the next decades, the Rinkes obtained franchises to sell Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles and La Salles, until 1946 when the brothers divided ownership. His sons now operate several auto dealerships in Warren, Center Line and St. Clair Shores. Today, dealerships under the Rinke name cover all General Motors divisions and Toyota products. Mr. Rinke was a life member of the Detroit Yacht Club, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club and the Detroit Automobile Dealers Association.

He is survived by daughters, Mrs. John (Doris) Potvin, Mrs. James (Ann) Gilleran; sons, Roland, Roger, Richard, Joseph; 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Cecilia [Buechel].

Funeral services will be held at 9:45 a.m. Thursday at the Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park, and 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Grosse Pointe Shores. Visitation at the funeral home will be until 9 p.m. tonight with a prayer service at 8:30 p.m. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Southfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Capuchin Monastery, 1740 Mount Elliott, Detroit, 48207, or a charity of the donor's choice.

"Mrs. Rinke" of Racine, WI

PSavage0526 — 2006-01-26 01:24:21Z

I have a lovely photo from my grandmother's album - taken late 1800s or turn of the century. Under the photo is written "Mrs. Rinke" and it was taken in Racine WI - L. Mogensen, photographer. I would love to find its rightful home!

Michigan Rinke

iamtooshy — 2005-04-17 20:42:14Z

I am looking for anyone researching Charles Rinke & Helena Brans - Schulte Rinke. Both died in the early 1900's and are buried in Mt. Elliott Cemetery. They are buried with the Schultes, who I am also researching.

Thanks!

Lisa

Re: Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildren Rinke

2005-03-31 16:53:54Z

Michelle, Unfortunately, the map was an old map of Jeffersonville, Indiana where my grandfather went to be raised by his aunt and uncle, Fredricka Riese (his mother's sister) and Gottlieb Jennerich. His family was originally from Demmin, Germany and his parents married in Treptow on the Tollenese now called Altentreptow.

My grandfather said some of his relatives immigrated to the US before the US Civil War.

Does any of this sound familiar to you?

Mary

Re: Rinke Family of Warren/Center Line Mi

2003-09-13 18:30:16Z

Jill, this site will give you the information on Joseph Rinke that you're seeking.

http://www.rinketoyota.com/f_welcome.html

Hope this helps!

Re: looking for Scott Rinke

2003-04-07 17:05:40Z

Hey Smelly!

Here's my email addy - rinke1971@yahoo.com
Home add: 7306 Park Drive, Tampa, Fl 33610, 813-239-0900

Great to hear from ya! We WILL be in touch!

Snottie

Re: Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildren Rinke

2002-12-26 19:31:51Z

Would it be possible that your grandfather might have moved from Arkansas to Missouri? Do you know if he was an engraver? Or anything about his siblings?

There must have been some reason for my grandfather to have written down those names. I am hoping to find cousins of my grandfather.

My grandfather's parents were Carl Fredrich Christof Rinke and Louisa Ida Henriette Reise. And my grandfather's siblings are Elise Caroline Marie, Paul, and Georg. My grandfather and his siblings were orphaned in 1883 and brought to Indiana to live with an aunt Fredericka Reise and her husband Gottlieb Jennerich.

Among other items I have are several photos taken in New York and Berlin with no names attached. I'd love to be able to identify them - and, perhaps, Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildred might be in one of the photos.

It is interesting that Paul, Bill (William) and George are names in both my grandfather's family and in the list of names I am looking for.

Thanks for your reply. If you think there is a possibility of a connection, I'd appreciate hearing from you again.

Mary

Re: Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildren Rinke

2002-12-26 19:12:54Z

My grandfathers' name was Otto Rinke but he was raised in Arkansas. His family came to Arkansas I believe in the 1850's from Germany.

Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildren Rinke

2002-12-04 18:40:49Z

A cousin has just come across an old map and on the back were the following names:

Otto Rinke, St. Louis, engraver; brothers Julius Rinke, Paul Rinke (sailor), Morris Rinke; neice Mildred Rinke; Bill - 2 brothers George, Ben.

My grandfather was Willie/William Rinke (b. 1883 Germany; d. 1970 KY - lived in IN). The above names were probably written while talking with my grandfather. We think Otto, Julius, Paul and Morris may have been cousins of my grandfather.

My grandfather's parents were Carl and Louisa Reise Rinke of Altentreptow and Berlin, Germany.

Any information or suggestions greatly appreciated - thanks - Mary

Re: Michigan Ancestry

2002-11-03 22:47:03Z

Hi,
The Rinke's have something to do with/or are related to the
Theut,Teut,Teutes, I think.
I believe they were friends in MI, and may be related. Do you know?
Pat Theut-Jenson

Re: Joseph Wilhelmina Rinke

2003-05-12 18:40:51Z

Margaret,
I just ran across your 3/7/02 response to my 1999 query re: Joseph & Wilhilmena Rinke. I believe that the Annie Rinke that you are looking for was my Great Aunt. Her brother & my grandfather, Joseph Rinke, Jr, was born in Fort Dodge, IA on May 2, 1879. His parents were Joseph Rinke, Sr. & Wilhelmina Fritrich (?). Joseph Rinke Sr. was born in Germany in approx July, 1833 & died in Tacoma, WA on June 10, 1904. He was a farmer earlier in life and an expressman later in life. His wife, Wilhelmina, was born in Germany on Nov 7, 1843 & died on July 20, 1937 also in Tacoma, WA. From what I can tell, Joseph & Wilhelmina immigrated to America in approx 1864. I then believe that Wilhelmina traveled back to Germany in the early 1870s timeframe, where she gave birth to Annie, and then she returned after Annie was born to America. Not sure why this occurred, but she may have possibly gone back to retrieve her Mother, Louisa. I believe I have some information re: Annie in my records at home - i.e. census records, newspaper records, etc. I recall seeing in at least one of the newspaper clippings that she was married to a man named "Bellew" or "Blue". What is your relation to Annie? I'd like to share any information that you have on the Rinke family.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Regards,
Tom Rinke

Rinke Brothers from Germany

2001-09-26 17:59:15Z

Just recently my cousin discovered a letter to our grandfather, Willy Emil Franz Rinke (b. 1883 Germany, d. 1970 Kentucky), that said he had an uncle who had come to America during the Civil War period. Unfortunately, the letter did not give the uncle's name.

However, the uncle would have been the son of Handschuhmacher Rinke and Christiane Kaufmann and the brother of Carl Friedrich Christof Rinke (b. 1841 Demmin, Germany; d. 1884 Tempelhof, Germany). Carl's wife was Louisa Ida Henriette Riese (b. Treptow Krs. Demmin, Germany 1839; d. 1886 Berlin, Germany). Carl and Louisa were m. 1867 at St. Paul's in Treptow on the Tollense. Her father was Ferdinand Heinrich Reise.
My grandfather and his siblings (Georg, Paul and Elise Marie Caroline "Lizzie") were orphaned in 1886 and immigrated to Jeffersonville, IN where they were raised by their mother's sister Fredericka Riese and her husband Gottlieb Jennerich.

Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Mary L. Sanders (daughter of Helen Elizabeth Rinke and granddaughter of Willy Emil Franz Rinke)

Re: Rinke

2001-09-10 14:15:32Z

I know that Ferdinand Rinke came to Arkansas with his sister, Anna Rinke Gillis (wife of Chirstian Gillis) and familes. Later he brought his brother Joseph to the area. This information came from Ms. Hartman of New York who I have listed in my database.

Ferdinand Rinke

dmeak — 2001-06-26 15:27:04Z

How interesting that you have a Ferdinand, too! Ours are not the same as mine was born April 16, 1851 Mengelrode, Thuringen, Prussia. He married Johanna Stark Oct 1 1878 in Oak Creek Wi. I am looking for more info on her.

Ferdinand Rinke

dmeak — 2001-06-26 15:27:04Z

Patricia - would really like to have you contact me personally at dmeak@newnorth.net to compare notes. Do you have a copy of Greg's work?

Rinke- Patricia

JGasowski — 2001-06-24 17:32:58Z

Hi Patricia I was reading the messages on the Rinke family. I was wondering if you have been successful in obtaining a copy of the Rinke Family book. I live in the Warren, Mi area and have checked the local libraries and have not been able to locate the book. I did read through it at Burton during the summer. However now that the Burton section is closed indefinitely due to the August flood I am having trouble tracing certain Rinke family members. Please let me know if you have found a way or no of another way where the Rinke family history book can be found thank you. Jill

Rinke Family of Warren/Center Line Mi

JGasowski — 2001-06-24 17:32:58Z

Looking for relatives of Joseph Rinke census of 1920 showed he had following children Norbert, edgar, George and Marion. Or anyone who might have information on the family. Thank you Jill

new e-mail address

marylus — 2001-09-03 12:51:45Z

Please note my new e-mail address:

kyncsanders@yahoo.com

thanks - Mary

Michigan Ancestry

rlef665937 — 2001-06-22 16:01:43Z

Sharon , I grew up in CenterLine, Michigan , I m wondering if you have any info on some of my LeFevre family . Please let me know O K . Thanx.

Re: Joseph Wilhelmina Rinke

MRSCES — 2002-03-08 04:52:53Z

I know this is an old message but I am trying to find the person who sent this query on the *Rinke*. I do think I have a match for Annie Bellew(Blue) nee Rinke. My great uncle was married to Annie. Could you please contact me??

Burley Clarence Rinke (b.1892)

cherylm66 — 2003-08-11 16:17:31Z

Found Burley Clarence Rinke in Missoula Co., MT, WWI Draft Registrations:

Rinke, Burley Clarence; age 25 yrs.; residence Horte, MT; dob 10 Apr 1892; natural-born citizen; pob Heltonville, IN; occupation farmer; dependents wife; marital status married; race Caucasian; military service 3 yrs. private, National Guard in MT; medium height; medium build; gray eye color; dark hair color, bald no; lost arms or legs none; registered on 5 Jun 1917.

Re: Rinke

M_Magnon — 2001-09-10 17:28:19Z

I am the Great Granddaughter of Ferdinand Rinke, married to Franziska Boehmer from Megan Germany, settled in Coal Hill, Arkansas with families there and in Altus and that area. Altus is where my Grandmother (their daughter) and my Grandfather, Herman Leding raised their families. If you have any info you might share about this family I would sure appreciate it. I wil share the little that I have with you if it is of any interest, along with a few pictures. Thank you, Mary

Re: Rinke

M_Magnon — 2001-09-10 17:28:19Z

If this is the Rinke I think it is, Ferdinand Rinke was married to Franziska Boehmer Rinke?-my maternal Great-Grandparents. Mary

Rinke

bonniearns10221 — 2002-09-27 00:38:32Z

I'm trying to locate a young women's whose maiden name was Rinke, her first name is Christina.

Re: Otto, Julius, Paul, Morris, Bill, George, Ben and Mildren Rinke

MichelleJagers — 2005-03-31 01:33:19Z

My husband is the great, great grandson of Julius Rinke. His great grandmother was Hilda, Julius's daughter. Julius was born in Germany in August 1859 and immigrated to the US in 1886. He was a carpenter. We are still researching back from there.
What was the old map of?

Mable Henrietta Rinke Born 21st Feb 1907 in Leola, SD. ??Died Mable H Hansen, 23rd Aug 1989??

robbi19471 — 2004-01-07 23:48:14Z

I am from UK seeking information on Mable H Hansen. Born 21st February 1907. Died 23rd August 1989. Last known residence Clinton, Tn. SSN 480-18-xxxx (Issued in Iowa). Place of death not known. Searches in Clinton have revealed nothing. She is believed to have been born Mable Henrietta Rinke (same DOB as Mable H Hansen) in Leola, SD.How do I find place of death and can anyone help with information on either of these ladies? Hopefully they are one and the same person. Graham Robinson, Bournemouth, England

Joseph and Wilhelmina Rinke

pamsherry1 — 2002-04-14 03:52:35Z

I am searching for information on the family of Joseph and Wilhelmina RINKE. There one daughter, Annie/a Rinke married Joseph Mathew Bellew in Fort Dodge, Iowa on June 9, 1897 in the First Baptist Church of Fort Dodge.

Anyone having information on this family, please contact me.

Rinke Family