He was born near Winchester, Augusta Co.(now Frederick), Virginia, about the time his father was discharged from the Revolutionary Army.
He served as Corporal in the War of 1812 in Capt. William Currins' Co., known as the Montgomery Regiment of Virginia [Militia]. On 1 Feb 1815, Currin's company left Christiansburg on foot enroute to Norfolk. While resting at the village of Liberty, near Bedford, Virginia, a post rider came with orders to return home, as the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war, had been signed on Christmas Eve 1814 (Smith 1981:185). In 1878 his widow filed for service benefits (pension application no. WO 34155), but was disapproved because of insufficient time in service (only 15 days).
Stephen was a farmer in Pulaski Co., but was involved in a variety of businesses, including as a licensee for a "house of entertainment." He owned property in Dublin. "Although Trollinger, Jr. owned more land near the depot, the Trinkle land had greater commercial potential. "Trinkle's lots were at the intersection of Pepper's Ferry Road and the Pulaski and Giles Turnpike-modern Main and Giles Avenue--where the greatest traffic to and from the depot passed. The land on both sides of Giles, and west Main street was Trinkle's...built houses and store buildings to rent." (Darst 1992:56-57)
He was born near Winchester, Augusta Co.(now Frederick), Virginia, about the time his father was discharged from the Revolutionary Army.
He served as Corporal in the War of 1812 in Capt. William Currins' Co., known as the Montgomery Regiment of Virginia [Militia]. On 1 Feb 1815, Currin's company left Christiansburg on foot enroute to Norfolk. While resting at the village of Liberty, near Bedford, Virginia, a post rider came with orders to return home, as the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the war, had been signed on Christmas Eve 1814 (Smith 1981:185). In 1878 his widow filed for service benefits (pension application no. WO 34155), but was disapproved because of insufficient time in service (only 15 days).
Stephen was a farmer in Pulaski Co., but was involved in a variety of businesses, including as a licensee for a "house of entertainment." He owned property in Dublin. "Although Trollinger, Jr. owned more land near the depot, the Trinkle land had greater commercial potential. "Trinkle's lots were at the intersection of Pepper's Ferry Road and the Pulaski and Giles Turnpike-modern Main and Giles Avenue--where the greatest traffic to and from the depot passed. The land on both sides of Giles, and west Main street was Trinkle's...built houses and store buildings to rent." (Darst 1992:56-57)
Inscription
Erected by? / Sarah E. Trinkle / In memory of her beloved husband / Stephen Trinkle / Born Jan'y. 27, 1782 / Died June 4, 1859 / Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord / For they rest from their labors and their works / do follow them.
Family Members
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John L. Trinkle
1813–1880
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Irene Elizabeth Trinkle Vermillion
1813–1882
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Henry Trinkle
1818–1844
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William Harrison Trinkle
1819–1851
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Jacob Stephen "Jake" Trinkle
1820–1909
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Mary Ellen Trinkle Cecil
1823–1902
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Malinda "Lindy/Malina" Trinkle Anderson
1826–1918
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Amanda Melvina Trinkle Stevens
1829–1909
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Sarah Trinkle Hoge
1832–1910
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Pvt Elbert Sevier Trinkle
1834–1883
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James Elexander Trinkle
1855–1935
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