The Davenport Tribune - January 24, 1901
Thomas G. Brink died at his home near Mondovi, January 17, Thomas G. Brink, aged 67 years, 9 months and 13 days. The deceased was one of the old and respected settlers of Lincoln county, having moved to Washington in 1881, and homesteaded the farm on which he lived when death called him hence. He was born in Warren county, Ill., May 4, 1833, and was married to Mary R. Bolon, January 7, 1852. To this union was born eleven children, of whom three sons and four daughters survive him. He was a member of the United Bretheren in Christ since 1889, and was laid beside his beloved wife, who had, only seventeen days previously passed to the great beyond.
Rev. J. E. Pershall of the United Brethren Church, preached the funeral sermon, which was held at the home, January 19, and the remains were interred in Mondovi Cemetery, mourned by his sorrowing children and a large circle of friends.
Lincoln County Times - January 25, 1901
Two of Lincoln county's pioneers have lately been called to their last rest. They are H. M. Owen and Thos. Brink. Both leave families of grown children and a host of friends to mourn their departure. Mr. Brink's wife preceded him to the other shore by only a few days.
The Davenport Tribune - January 24, 1901
Thomas G. Brink died at his home near Mondovi, January 17, Thomas G. Brink, aged 67 years, 9 months and 13 days. The deceased was one of the old and respected settlers of Lincoln county, having moved to Washington in 1881, and homesteaded the farm on which he lived when death called him hence. He was born in Warren county, Ill., May 4, 1833, and was married to Mary R. Bolon, January 7, 1852. To this union was born eleven children, of whom three sons and four daughters survive him. He was a member of the United Bretheren in Christ since 1889, and was laid beside his beloved wife, who had, only seventeen days previously passed to the great beyond.
Rev. J. E. Pershall of the United Brethren Church, preached the funeral sermon, which was held at the home, January 19, and the remains were interred in Mondovi Cemetery, mourned by his sorrowing children and a large circle of friends.
Lincoln County Times - January 25, 1901
Two of Lincoln county's pioneers have lately been called to their last rest. They are H. M. Owen and Thos. Brink. Both leave families of grown children and a host of friends to mourn their departure. Mr. Brink's wife preceded him to the other shore by only a few days.
Family Members
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Rev David Munroe Brink
1852–1932
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Adelia "Delia" Brink Sumner
1854–1881
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Mary Ellen "Ella" Brink Price
1856–1930
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Arminda Charlotte Brink Littell
1864–1938
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William Henry Brink
1865–1927
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Milo Griffern Brink
1867–1937
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Bertha Grace Brink McClure
1870–1943
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Myrtle Lissie Brink McClure
1872–1900
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Laura Ann Brink Davies
1879–1955
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Louisa J. Brink
unknown–1867
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