Tinker, E. W.

TINKER, GREENLEE

Posted By: Gary Norris (email)
Date: 12/23/2012 at 07:55:47

The History of Poweshiek County, Iowa
Des Moines: Union Hist. Co., 1880.

TINKER, E.W.—Bear Creek Twp—pg 853-4. Blacksmith, Brooklyn. Was born in 1836, in Mercer county, Pennsylvania; was there raised, educated and learned the trade he now pursues. His father (W.J.Tinker) carder and fuller in that State. The Tinkers were of English lineage. The subject of this sketch came West in 1868, locating in Brooklyn, where he has since resided. He was married, in 1864, to Miss Margaret Greenlee, of Pennsylvania. They had a family of five children, three of whom are living: J.F., Estella J. and Adela May. Mr. Tinker tendered his services to his county in 1863, enlisting in company H, Second battalion, his term of service being six months, after the expiration of which time he has honorably discharged. He is a skilled workman, makes a specialty of horse-shoeing and does a thriving business.