Vincent Goldsmith's Family Tree

1. Vincent GOLDSMITH1 was born about 1775 in Maryland.2 He appeared on the census in 1820 in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio.3 In 1828 he resided in Clearcreek, Richland (now Ashland) County, Ohio.4 He appeared on the census in 1830 in Clearcreek Township, Richland County, Ohio.5 He owned land in 1836 in McDonough County, Illinois.6 He appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.7 He died on 26 Feb 1853 in Harris Township, and was buried in the Marietta cemetery. The 1850 census, Fulton County, Illinois, town of Marietta lists Vincent Goldsmith, age 75, farmer, born in MD; Jemima 35, born in OH; James 20, born in IL. Fulton County records dated March 1853 show that the following were heirs to the estate of Vincent Goldsmith: Edward Goldsmith, Henry S. Brink and Mary (Goldsmith?) Brink, Jemimia Goldsmith, Vincent Goldsmith Jr., Roswell Sterling and Ruth (Goldsmith?) Sterling. The personal effects were sold on April 9, 1853.

He was married to Sarah before 1809.8 Sarah1 was born on 26 Dec 1776 in Pennsylvania. She died on 3 Apr 1850 in Fulton County, Illinois and was buried in the Marietta cemetery. Vincent GOLDSMITH and Sarah had the following children:

2 i. Nicholas GOLDSMITH1 was born before 1800. In 1828 he resided in Clearcreek, Richland County, Ohio.4 The relationship is uncertain, but Nicholas appeared on the census in 1830 in Richland County, Ohio,5 living next to Vincent Goldsmith.

3. Mary (Ann?) GOLDSMITH1 was born about 1807 in Ohio.7 She appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.7 The name was listed as Mary Brink, not Mary Ann. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois. She died after 1870 in Illinois.9 There were two Mary Brinks. One Mary Brink was recorded as the wife of Henry Brink living in Marietta in 1850, and Mary Ann Brink (age 39, b. Pennsylvania) appeared as a widow (of another Henry Brink) living in Warren County (near Prairie City) in 1850.

She was married to Henry S. BRINK about 1830 in Richland County, Ohio.10 Henry S. BRINK1 was born about 1808 in New Jersey.7 He may have been christened on 25 May 1809 in the Dutch Reformed Church, Walpack, Sussex, New Jersey.11 He appeared on the census in 1830 in Clearcreek Township, Richland (now Ashland) County, Ohio. Vincent Goldsmith, father of Henry's wife Mary, was living close to Henry and Mary in 1830.5 Information obtained from "Trail breakers" shows that Harry (Henry?) S. Brink (birthplace unknown) was married (date unknown) to Mary Goldsmith (birthplace unknown); and that they had a son, Levi Brink, born 10 Nov 1835 in Richland County, Ohio. The Illinois State Archives shows that Henry Brink was a Pvt. during the Black Hawk War12 in D. Barnes Company, enlisting from Fulton County Illinois (Regiment 5, Whiteside brigade). See also "The Black Hawk War, 1831-1832; Illinois Volunteers in Collections of the Illinois State Historical Library, XXXV" edited by Ellen M. Whitney, Springfield, 1970. Henry must have come to Illinois to fight in the war, and then return to Ohio for several years as three children were born there between 1833 and 1835. Henry's grave is in the Marietta Cemetery: stone reads; Stillman's Illinois DTD Ranger Black Hawk War; no date. He owned land parcels in Fulton County and/or McDonough County in 1838.13 Either Henry S. Brink, or another Henry Brink presumed to be his cousin, purchased 76.5 acres of land in section 2 of Prairie City Twp., McDonough Co., and on the same day (11/12/1836) Vincent Goldsmith purchased nearly 160 acres in the same section. Several weeks earlier, 8/26/1836, Thomas Brink, presumed to be the brother of Henry S. Brink, purchased 80.0 acres just across the road and the county line to the north of the Goldsmith land (in Warren County). He appeared on the census in 1840 in Fulton County, Illinois. He appeared as a miller on the 1850 census in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2,7 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Marietta. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois.14 Henry S. Brink signed a document in Fulton County relinquishing his right to administer the estate of Vincent Goldsmith in March, 1853. The 1880 census shows that H. S. Brink was living with his son, Henry, in Braidwood, Illinois. He died after 1880 and was buried in the Marietta cemetery, Fulton County, Illinois. Mary (Ann?) GOLDSMITH and Henry S. BRINK had the following children:

10 ii. Vincent BRINK1 was born about 1834 in Richland County, Ohio.15 He appeared on the census in 1850 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory.15 He served in the military between 1861 and 1863 in the Civil War.16,17 Vincent Brink, residing in Marietta, Illinois enlisted in Company F, 55th Illinois Infantry as a Sergeant on 3 October 1861. He was promoted to Lieutenant 2nd Class on 4 Sept 1862, and promoted to Captain on 3 Aug 1863. Vincent died of disease on 31 Oct 1863 in Iuka, Mississippi.17

4. Edward B. GOLDSMITH1 was born about 1811 in Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. In 1836 he resided in Prairie City Illinois.18 He appeared on the census in 1840 in McDonough County, Illinois.19 The 1850 Census, Fulton County Illinois, Town of Marietta shows: Edward Goldsmith, 37, farmer, born in OH; Anna, 33, born in OH; John, 13, born in IL; Sarah, 8, born in IL; Mary, 7, born in IL; George, 2, born in IL; David, 1, Born in IL.7 Edward Goldsmith occupied the earliest house in Prairie City (1854) as mentioned in the "History of McDonough County, Illinois," 1885, Continental Historical Co., Springfield, Illinois. Transcribed by Karl A. Petersen for McDonough County ILGenWeb. He appeared on the census in 1860 and 1870 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20,21 The 1870 Census shows: Edward Goldsmith, 58, farmer, born in OH; Anna, 59, born in OH; Margaret, 19, born in IL; James, 14, born in IL. He died in 1885 in Prairie City. From "The History of McDonough County Illinois": HOW PRAIRIE CITY WAS NAMED. The following is gleaned from an article in the opening number of the Prairie City Bugle: "In the spring of 1854 only one house marked the spot where now stands Prairie City. It was in that year that the project of building the Northern Cross railroad through the Military Tract was talked of. The same year Alonzo Barnes, and Major J. R. Parker, of Canton, concluded to remove to those parts. A man named Edward Goldsmith and his family occupied the only house, in what is now Prairie City. It was a frame, and stood on the west side of the railroad, and is now used as a barn by Daniel Marsh. Messrs. Parker and Barnes applied to the Goldsmiths for a room. They were looked upon with suspicion by this worthy family, who could not see what in the world they wished a room away out in the prairie for. They secured the room, however, Mr. Barnes returning to Canton, and from there to St Louis to purchase goods, and the Major remaining to fit the room up as a store. By this time the road was completed. While purchasing goods, Mr. Barnes was asked where he desired them shipped. Here was a question that even puzzled the squire. He knew that at the crossing of the old state road (now Main street) and the Northern Cross (now C. B. & Q.) railroad, was the place he wanted the goods, but it had no name. Ezra Cadwallader, from Ellisville, had staked off a town on the north side of Main street, but had not named it. "Well," said the squire, "ship them to Prairie City, Illinois." The goods came, and the name, like Messrs. Parker & Barnes, stuck to the place. They succeeded. Prairie City became a thriving village; new stores and dwellings were erected; churches and school buildings followed.” THE BEGINNING. Edward Goldsmith and family were the first who resided on the present site of Prairie City. They had been there some time before the town was thought of. About 1862 the family removed to Fulton County, locating on Spoon river. They resided there until 1883, when they went out to Kansas, to live with two of their sons who resided there. They lived there till March, 1885, when they returned to Prairie City. Here, in the very place where he was the first white resident, he died, within a day or two after his return from Kansas.

He was married to Anna MCGEE on 25 Feb 1836 in Richland County, Ohio.22 Anna MCGEE1 was born in 1817 in Ohio.7 She appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.7 She appeared on the census in 1860 and 1870 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20,21 Edward B. GOLDSMITH and Anna MCGEE had the following children:

16 i. John GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1837. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2

17 ii. Sarah GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1841. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Illinois.2 In 1860 she was in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20

18 iii. Mary GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1843. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Illinois.2 In 1860 she was in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20

20 v. David GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1849. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.7

21 vi. Margret GOLDSMITH was born about 1851 in Illinois. She appeared on the census in 1860 and 1870 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20,21

22 vii. James Edward GOLDSMITH was born about 1855 in Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1860 and 1870 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20,21 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Township 18, Lane, Kansas.23 James Goldsmith was living with the family of his brother George in 1880.

23 viii. Stephen GOLDSMITH was born in 1859 in Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1860 and 1870 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20,21

5. Jemima GOLDSMITH1 was born about 1814. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.7 She died on 23 Jul 1896. Jemima Goldsmith was reported to have been raped by an Indian, and produced a son, James F. Goldsmith, born 1839.

She was married to Roswell (or Rowzil) STERLING on 26 Apr 1855 in Fulton County, Illinois.24 Jemima GOLDSMITH and Roswell (or Rowzil) STERLING had the following children:

She was married to Jonathan JENNINGS on 7 Oct 1838 in Fulton County, Illinois.24

7. Vincent GOLDSMITH Jr.1 was born about 1823 in Ohio.7 The Fulton county census, 1850, Town of Marietta, shows the following2: Vincent Goldsmith, 26, farmer, born in OH; Catherine, 26, born in OH; Henry, 2 months, born in IL. Vincent and Catherine were living close to Edward Goldsmith. This is assumed be the family that was then listed in the 1860 census living in Red Wing, Goodhue, Minnesota. However; there was also a marriage of a Vincent Goldsmith to Rachael Adaline Eveland, 16 March 1856, Fulton County, Illinois as listed in the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763 - 1900. The latter family was living in Lewistown, Illinois in 1860, 1870, 1880 and 1900. This second Vincent Goldsmith was close in age to the first, had a large number of children, and is probably closely related. However; the relationships remain unclear.

He was married to Catharine STERLING on 6 Jul 1841 in McDonough County, Illinois.24 Catharine STERLING1 was born about 1826 in Ohio.7 She appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Illinois.2 Vincent GOLDSMITH Jr. and Catharine STERLING had the following children:

27 iii. Richard GOLDSMITH1 was born about 1857. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.

9. Sarah Ann BRINK1 was born on 13 Aug 1833 in Richland County, Ohio. She appeared on the census in 1850 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois. She died on 13 Nov 1906 in Fulton County, and was buried in Marietta cemetery.

She was married to William Harrison PARKS on 17 Apr 1870 in Fulton County.24 William Harrison PARKS1 was born on 1 Mar 1825 in Harrison County, Ohio. He died on 7 Jan 1909 in Marietta. Sarah Ann BRINK and William Harrison PARKS had the following children:

11. Levi BRINK1 was born on 10 Nov 1835 in Richland County, Ohio.10 He appeared on the census in 1850 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory.15 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.25 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Linkville, Lake County, Oregon.26 He appeared on the census in 1900 in Farmington, Whitman, Washington. He died on 9 Dec 1909 in Farmington, Washington.10 After crossing the Plains in 1864, Levi and Matilda Brink located in Lane County, Oregon, near Pleasant Hill, and from there to Farmington in Washington Territory.

He was married to Matilda HARRIS on 31 Mar 1864 in Fulton County, Illinois.24,10 Matilda HARRIS1 was born on 27 Aug 1840 in Fulton County, Illinois. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.25 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Linkville, Lake County, Oregon.26 She appeared on the census in 1900. She died in 1929. Levi BRINK and Matilda HARRIS had the following children:

31 ii. Mary Dollie BRINK1 appeared on the census in 1870 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.25 She was born on 14 Mar 1870, and she died on 19 Sep 1871.10

12. Capt. (Rev.) Stephen BRINK1 was born about 1838 in Illinois.2 He appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 He was a clergyman, M. E. Church between 1860 and 1880 in Illinois.27,28,29 He served in the military in 1862 in the Civil War.30 Company D, 124th Regiment, Illinois Infantry Volunteers was raised by Rev. Stephen Brink, a fighting Methodist minister and sterling patriot of McDonough county, principally from Colchester and Tennessee. He served with the rank of Captain. In the late 1860s or early 1870s Stephen Brink was in the Knoxville, Gilson or Maquon area and succeeded in getting $1,200 subscribed to build, but the church did not materialize. During this time he was on the New Boston circuit and was a pastor for three years at a church in Keithsburg. While in Keithsburg, the Rev. Stephen Brink conducted a great revival in 1871 and added over one hundred to the membership. He was a very popular preacher and successful revivalist, and this led to the building of a new church there in 1872. The Methodist Church in Oquaka was damaged extensively by a storm in 1872. The church repairs amounted to $1,200, and the church was rededicated by Rev. Stephen Brink, the pastor. Rev. Brink was in Princeville in 1880, and was pastor at the Brimfield Methodist Episcopal Church 1881-1883. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Haw Creek, Knox County, Illinois.31 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.32 He was a pastor between 1885 and 1886 in Garden City, Finney, Kansas.33

He was married to Eliza M. REED on 28 Jul 1859 in Fulton County, Illinois.24 Eliza M. REED1 was born about 1837 in Ohio.31 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Haw Creek, Knox County, Illinois.31 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Princeville, Peoria County, Illinois.32 Capt. (Rev.) Stephen BRINK and Eliza M. REED had the following children:

34 i. Mary E. BRINK1 was born about 1862 in Illinois.32 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Haw Creek, Knox County, Illinois.31

35 ii. Vincent H. BRINK was born about 1865 in Illinois.31 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Haw Creek, Knox County, Illinois.31 In 1880 Vincent Brink was living with his uncle, John W. Brink, in Center, Russell, Kansas.

36 iii. Sarah E. BRINK1 was born about 1869 in Illinois.32 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Haw Creek, Knox County, Illinois.31

13. Thomas E. BRINK1 was born in 1843 in Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 He served in the military in 1861 in the Civil War as a Private in Company B, 16 IL US INF (residence McComb).34 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.35

He was married to Mary E. UNKNOWN about 1870. Mary E. UNKNOWN1 was born about 1856 in Oregon. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.35 Thomas E. BRINK and Mary E. UNKNOWN had the following children:

38 i. Henry E. BRINK1 was born about 1872 in Oregon.35 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.35

39 ii. Wilhamina BRINK1 was born about 1874 in Oregon. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.35

40 iii. Maggie BRINK1 was born about 1877 in Oregon. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Springfield, Lane County, Oregon.35

14. John W. BRINK1 was born in 1845 in Illinois.7 He appeared on the census in 1850 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Marietta, Illinois.36 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Center, Russell, Kansas.37 He died on 22 Sep 1900 and was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Farmington, Whitman County, Washington. He served in the Civil War34 as a private, Company G, 148 IL US INF, Civil War; residence, Marietta. Living with the John Brink family in 1880 was Vincent Brink, a nephew, born about 1865 in Illinois (son of Stephen Brink).

He was married to Harriet B. PARVIN on 7 Jan 1869 in McDonough County, Illinois.38 Harriet B. PARVIN1 was born before 1851 in New Jersey.37 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.36 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Center, Russell, Kansas.37 John W. BRINK and Harriet B. PARVIN had the following children:

41 i. Luella BRINK1 was born about 1869 in Illinois.37 She appeared on the census in 1870 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.36 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Center, Russell, Kansas.37

42 ii. Sarah A. BRINK1 was born about 1871 in Illinois.37 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Center, Russell, Kansas.37

43 iii. May BRINK1 was born about 1875 in Iowa.37 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Center, Russell, Kansas.37

44 iv. Minnie BRINK1 was born about 1878 in Kansas.37 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Center, Russell, Kansas.37

15. Henry BRINK1 was born about 1851. He appeared on the census in 1870 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.36 He was a preacher, M. E. Church between 1871 and 1873 in Kelly Township, Warren County, Illinois.39 He was a preacher in 1880 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois.14

He was married to Melissa MCCOY on 31 Dec 1876 in Knox County, Illinois.24 Melissa MCCOY1 was born about 1856 in Illinois. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois.14 Henry BRINK and Melissa MCCOY had the following children:

45 i. Lena BRINK1 was born about 1878 in Illinois. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois.

46 ii. Haren BRINK1 was born about 1879 in Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Braidwood, Will County, Illinois.

19. George GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1846. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.7 He appeared on the census in 1860 in Cass Township, Fulton County, Illinois.20 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Township 18, Lane, Kansas.23

He was married to Nancy J. before 1875. Nancy J. was born about 1850 in Iowa.23 She appeared on the census in 1880 in Township 18, Lane, Kansas.23 George GOLDSMITH and Nancy J. had the following children:

47 i. William C. GOLDSMITH was born about 1875 in Arkansas. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Township 18, Lane, Kansas.23

48 ii. Mary C. GOLDSMITH was born about 1878 in Arkansas. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Township 18, Lane, Kansas.23

49 iii. Stephen L. GOLDSMITH appeared on the census in 1880 in Township 18, Lane, Kansas. He was born about 1880 in Arkansas.23

25. William Henry Harrison GOLDSMITH1 appeared on the census in 1850 in Marietta, Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois.2 He was born on 28 Apr 1850 in Illinois.7 He appeared on the census in 1870 in Harris Township, Fulton County, Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Bernadotte, Fulton County, Illinois.40

He was married to Clarinda GRAHAM on 13 Feb 1873 in Fulton County, Illinois. Clarinda GRAHAM1 was born in 1851 in Ohio. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Bernadotte, Fulton County, Illinois.40 William Henry Harrison GOLDSMITH and Clarinda GRAHAM had the following children:

50 i. Henry GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1873 in Fulton County, Illinois.40 He appeared on the census in 1880 in Bernadotte, Fulton County, Illinois.

51 ii. Ethan GOLDSMITH1 was born in 1877 in Fulton County, Illinois. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Bernadotte, Fulton County, Illinois.40

4. Rae Bailey. Old Keys, An Historical Sketch of Clear Creek Township, Ashland County, Ohio, and of Savannah, the Township's Only Village. Washington, D. C., 1941, page 27.

6. Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database. McDonough County 1836, 76.63 acres, Meridian 4, Range 01W, Twp. 07N, Sect. 02, E2NW; 76.48 acres, Twp.07N, Sect. 02, W2NE.

9. Signed document (Mary Brink) relinquishing right to administer the estate of Vincent Goldsmith, 5 March 1853.

10. Brink-Goldsmith Bible, 1835-1959. Publication: Trail Breakers, Vol. 6, No. 1, page 21. ISSN: 0362-0344. Repository; Dallas Public Library. Clark County (Washington) Genealogical Society.

11. FamilySearch International Genealogical Index. Individual Record, Batch #C506501, Source Call #0599307 IT 3, film, Printout Call #0883821.

13. Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database. McDonough County 1836, 76.49 acres, Meridian 4, Range 01W, Twp. 07N, Sect. 2, E2NE. Fulton County 1838, 71.35 acres, Meridian 4, Range 01E, Twp. 06N, Sect. 21, E2SE; 65.78 acres, Twp. 06N, Sect. 25, SDPTNW; 71.35 acres, Twp. 06N, Sect. 23, E2SE; and 43.68 acres, Twp. 06N, Sect. 06, NENW.

16. Illinois Civil War Veterans Database. Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men (ILRoster) Published in 1900. Vincent Brink, Capt., Company F, 55 IL US INF, residence, Marietta.

18. Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois, History of Fulton County. Munsell Pub. Co., Chicago, 1908; and, History of McDonough County, edited by Alexander McLean, Munsell Publishing Company, 1907, page 657.

27. Albert J. Perry. History of Knox County, Illinois, vol. I. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago, 1912, p. 644.

28. History of Mercer and Henderson Counties. H. H. Hill and Company, publishers, Chicago, 1882, pages 149 and 150.

29. Col. James M. Rice. Peoria City and County, Illinois, vol. I. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company, Chicago, 1912, p. 193.

30. Richard L. Howard. History of the 124th Regiment, Illinois Infantry Volunteers. H. W. Rokker, Springfield, Illinois, 1880, pp. 5, 136 and 395.

33. Blanchard, Leola Howard. Conquest of Southwest Kansas. Wichita Eagle Press, Wichita, Kansas, 1931, page 298.

34. Illinois Civil War Veterans Database. Illinois: Roster of Officers and Enlisted Men (ILRoster) Published in 1900.

39. The Past and Present of Warren County, Illinois. H. F. Kett & Co., Chicago, 1877, page 177.

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