From Ireland

To: Page County, Iowa

Fourth Generation! Samuel W. PINKERTON; [FOPC©-ID# 1.2.5.2] (1st Son of:          James,1 PINKERTON & Mother: Rachel WARWICK) of Ireland (GrandSon of:     Robert,1 PINKERTON & Jane (LOCKRIDGE) of Ireland (Gr-GrandSon of 4 Brothers Story, from Scotland, settled at Secon, nr Ballymoney, Co. Antrim, Ireland ) b. 08 Sep 1825 near Ballymoney, County of Antrim, Ireland. d. 26 Sep 1915, at 90ys 0m, 18d, Harlan Twp., Page Co., Ia; She was buried along side his wife, Covenanter Church & Cemetery, Harlan Twp., Page Co., iowa Where a "Double" mounment marks his grave [See: Cem.Rec.] At the age of 23, he married on 08 Feb. 1849, in Rutlan Co., Vermont, to [REF:#16] 24 year old Miss Margaret Jane SMITH, (d/o M/M SMITH Parent of Ballymoney, County of Antrim, Ireland) b. 01 Mar 1826, Ballymonry, Antrim Co., Ireland; d. 23 Jan 1913, age 86y, 10m 22d, in Page Co., IA; She was buried along side her husband, Covenanter Church & Cemetery, Harlan Twp., Page Co., iowa Where a "Double" mounment marks her grave [See: Cem.Rec.]

They had 7 Children born to this Union: (3 Sons & 4 Dau's)
Son/Dau	Click on Name for More Inf.	b.Sta	b.-d.	Married/Info.	Ch.
1. 1st. Son:	James,4 PINKERTON,	WI	*1850-1873 a22y IA.	bd. Covenanter Cem., IA.
2. 1st. Dau:	Martha PINKERTON,	WI	*1853-1938 a85y IA.	m. *1871 Wm. J. BAYLES,	9Ch.
3. 2nd. Son:	Samuel,5 J. PINKERTON,	WI	*1855-1932 a77y WA.	m. *1876 1st Mollie J. HOWARD,	5Ch.
"2nd"	"2nd"	"2nd"	"2nd"	m. *1890 2nd Alice V. TUCKER,	8Ch.
4. 3rd. Son:	Robert,5 W. PINKERTON	IA	*1858-1944 a86y OR.	m. *1882 Carrie J. BENNETT,	4Ch.
5. 4th. Son:	William,5 A. PINKERTON,	IA	*1861-1940 a79y CA.	m. c1883 Jennie E. HOLT,	2Ch.
6. 2nd. Dau:	Margaret J. PINKERTON	IA	*1863-1953 a89y IA.	m. *1884 James U. McKEOWN,	4Ch.
7. 3rd. Dau:	Rachel,7 PINKERTON,	IA	*1867-1929 a62y IA.	m. *1885 Alec DUNCAN,	8Ch.
40 Grandchildren/1st Cousins! (9 died earley) - 80 Great-Grandchildren!

PINKERTON Family Migrating to AMERICA:  The sailing ship the "Wolfsville", left 1st April 1847 from Belfast, Ireland  Aarrived at the Port of New York on 09, May 1847.
The following persons are listed as they signed the ships manifest, indicating all traveling together. Their were some 167 passengers on the ship "Wolfsville" when it left the Port of Belfast, Ireland and arrived at the Port of New York. 79 were male and 87 were female, they all completed the trip except one female, who died at sea. The age of these immigrants were in their mid 20s. 43 were children under the age of 17 years. 21 Boys, and 22 Girls. 8 infants made the trip, all under one year of age. [REF:#4] See: NARS, M-261 1820-1846 New York, Harbor Passenger list.
No. 34:	SAMUEL PINKERTON,	age 22 b. 1825	Cousin	1st s/o JAMES,1 & RACHEL (WARWICK)
No. 35:	MARY PINKERTON,	age 22 b. 1825	Cousin	1d/o J.Robt. & Maggie (Devine)
No. 36:	WILLIAM PINKERTON,	age 20 b. 1828	Cousin	1s/o J.Robt. & Maggie (Devine)
No. 37:	SAMUEL McALLISTER,	age 18 b. 1829
No. 38:	ROBERT,4 PINKERTON,	age 06 b. 1842	Nephew	1s/o Saml,1 & Mary (Warnock)
No. 39:	ELIZA PINKERTON,	age 04 b. 1844	Niece	1d/o Saml,1 & Mary (Warnock)
No. 40:	JOHN PINKERTON,	age 02 b. 1845	Nephew	2s/o Saml,1 & Mary (Warnock)
No. 098	Mrs. SUSAN NUGENT,	age 45, b. 1802
No. 099	Mrs. SARAH KELLY,	age 26, b. 1821
No. 100	Mrs. MARGARET SMITH,	age 21, b. 1826		Future Wife of Saml. W.
No. 101	Mrs. HANOR HANEY,	age 21, b. 1826

Samuel W. PINKERTON & Martha J. SMITH - Marriage  It has been reported by Researcher Mrs. Phyllis (Dunn) Fulk  <--- [REF:#16] that in the winter of 08 Feb. 1849, across the state line, in Rutland Co., Vermont, the 23 year old Samuel,2 W. PINKERTON married the 24 year old Miss Margaret Jane SMITH native of his home country of Antrim Co. Ireland.  Note: "  The County Clerk at Rutland, VT. does NOT have a recorded record of this Marriage! ..prs  <--- See: Google.com Map! GPS Coord: 37.0625,-95.677068

Phyllis B. (Dunn) FULK, reports [REF:#16] State that: "Miss Margaret J. SMITH, seemed to have lived in the same part of Ireland as Sam, " she refused a ride with Sam and his father on the way to the boat, and they became well acquainted on the long, stormy voyage to America...." Note: I asked Phyllis where she got her info. on this and she said she was told this by her Mother-In-Law Mrs. Jennie (Duncan) FULK...prs

Waupaca Co., Wisconsin Created in 1851, from Territory. The County Seat is Waupaca, WI. 54982 It is located in the Eastern part of the State: Bounded by: Shawano Co. on the North; Outagame Co., on the East; Waushara Co. on the Southwest; Winnebago Co. on the South East; with Portage Co. on the West. First Census 1860; Co. Reg. of Deeds has b. , m., d, Land records from 1852; Co. Clerk of Court has Div., rec from 1907; Civic Court has rec from 1880; Circuit Court has Pro rec from 1857 <--See: 1895 Waupaca Co., WI., Map

Samuel PINKERTON with family can be found in the State Census for: 1855 State Census, Waupaca Co., WI. STATE, Reel: #2
Pg	F.V.	LName	FName	MName	Age	b.Yr	b.St	Remarks
		PINKERTON	Samuel	W.	30	1825	IRE	m. MARGARET J. SMITH, 1849 VT
	Wife	PINKERTON	Margaret	J. (SMITH)	29	1826	IRE	W/O SAMUEL,2 *1849 VT 7Ch.
#1.	1stSon	PINKERTON	James		5	1850	WI	NEVER MARRIED, d. 22 yrs
#2.	1stDau	PINKERTON	Martha		2	1853	WI	m. Wm. J. BAYLES, 1871 IA
#3.	2ndSon	PINKERTON	Samuel	J	0.5	1855	WI	m. 1 M HOWARD, 2 A. TUCKER

THE WAUPACA POST - Sep 1857  April 14, 1994, "When Then Was Now" By Wayne A. Guyant

I have talked to people, written letters, and spent many hours in the courthouse searching land records. Through this, I have gained information that I am able to add; in many cases, names, dates and locations to what Mr. McGill had related to Mrs. Freiburger. After leaving the C. N. Nelson and Folmer Christensen warehouse on Hibbard Street, George and Rosemary continued east for only a few rods to Balch Street; here, they turned left, passing under the railroad tracks, and there on their right side stands what was once known as the Bailey Cranberry Warehouse. Between the old warehouse and the main track only a few feet to the south, is still the spur track, overgrown with grass and weeds. On the east end of the building still stands an old outdoor privy, in poor condition. The history of this location dates back to October 1852, when Samuel Pinkerton purchased from the United States Government, the southeast quarter of the southwest half, in Section 20, T.22N-R.12E. This being the Township of Waupaca.  It was on September 15, 1857, that Samuel Pinkerton and his wife Margaret, of Page County, Iowa, sold this 40 acres to Charles L. Bartlett of Waupaca for $1,000, excepting 8 rods by 9 rods that Samuel Pinkerton had previously sold to School District Number 4, which was taken off the southwest corner. This 40 became the Bartlett Addition to the Village of Waupaca. It contains lots one through 136.  Source: <--- Mainstreet-Marketplace.com

RELOCATION TO PAGE CO. IOWA: Dec 1857  SAMUEL W. PINKERTON and Wife MARGARET JANE (SMITH) PINKERTON, remained in Waupaca Co., WI., some 6 years (c1850 to 1857) Fact  Mr. & Mrs. Samuel W. PINKERTON, joined (by examination) the Covenanter Church of Page Co. on 14 Dec 1857.  <--- (See 1857 Covenater Records)
	SAMUEL W. PINKERTON,	age 32yrs
	Mrs. MARGARET J. (SMITH),	age 31yrs
	1. 1st Son: JAMES,	age 6yrs
	2. 1st Dau: MARTHA,	age 4yrs
	3. 2nd Son: SAMUEL J,	age 1yr

The "Covenanter" Church of Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa - c1866  <--- See: [REF:#22]  <--- See: Harlan RPC  Reformed Presbyterian Congregation of Clarinda, styled "COVENANTERS" is one of the religious denominations of Harlan Twp. The Rev. David McKee principally compiled the following: "The doctrinal principles of this sect are the same as those held in common with other churches bearing the name Presbyterian. This congregation was organized on 17 Dec. 1855 with 35 members. Messers. TONER, WHITEHILL, WILSON and McCLEAND Families were of the original members. From 1855 to 1857 private dwellings were used as places for worship. Then in 1857 the Fairview School house was used (Section 28). In 1860 they erected a frame building, which served until 1866, when it was found to small and a large well planned edifice was built. It was a frame structure 40' x 60'. It easily seats 500 persons. The officers of the congregation have been: First Pastor, Rev. Joseph McCRACKEN, ordained and installed Oct. 29, 1856, who left in 1858. Rev. David McKEE, preached for the people in 1859, and became their pastor on March 17, 1861. All of Samuel W. and Margaret J. (Smith) PINKERTON's children were members at one time of this Congregation.

Some Pinkerton Family - "Covenanter" Church Records  Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!
Date	Joined	Name	Comments
Dec. 14, 1857	by examination	SAMUEL PINKERTON	a32y from Waupaca Co., WI. from Ireland  1st Son James,1 PINKERTON & Rachel WARWICK
Dec. 14, 1857	by examination	Mrs MARGARET (Smith) PINKERTON	a31y from Waupaca Co., WI.  Wife of Samuel W. PINKERTON,
Sep. 15, 1868	by examination	MARTHA PINKERTON	(1st Dau of Sam W., age 15 yr.)
Sep. 22, 1869	by examination	JAMES PINKERTON	(1st Son of Sam W., age 18 yr.)
Sep. 10, 1872	by examination	Mr. WILLIAM PINKERTON	a40y from Waupaca Co., WI. of Ireland  3rd Son James,1 PINKERTON & Rachel WARWICK
Sep. 10, 1872	by examination	Mrs MARGARET JANE PINKERTON	a45y from Waupaca Co., WI.  Wife of William,2 PINKERTON
Oct. 14, 1873	by examination	SAMUEL J. PINKERTON	(2nd Son Sam W., age 17 yr.)
Apr. 26, 1876	by examination	ANNA PINKERTON	(2nd Dau of Will,2's Dau 15 yr.)
May. 14, 1877	by examination	ROBERT W. PINKERTON	(3rd Son of Sam W., age 20 yr.)
Oct. 02, 1877	by examination	MARY T. (Howard) PINKERTON	(Wife of Sam Jr.)
Apr. 29, 1879	by examination	WILLIAM A. PINKERTON	(4th Son of Sam W., age 18 yr.)
Sep. 16, 1879	by examination	MAGGIE PINKERTON	(2nd Dau of Sam W., age 16 yr.)
Jan. 09, 1882	by certificate	WILLIAM "Willie" JOHN PINKERTON,	of Balemoney, Ireland  1st Son of James Jr. & Eliza J. PINKERTON
Jan. 09, 1882	by certificate	NANCY "ANN" PINKERTON,	of Balemoney, Ireland  1st Dau of James Jr. & Eliza J. PINKERTON
Sep. 21, 1884	by exam/certif	Mrs. CARRIE (Bennett) PINKERTON	(age 22yrs, Wife of ROBERT W.)
Apr. 07, 1885	dismissed	WILLIAM "Willie" JOHN PINKERTON	left with sister to Ventura Co., CA. Uncle John,2
Apr. 07, 1885	dismissed	"ANNA" PINKERTON	left with brother, to Ventura Co., CA. Uncle John,2
Mar. 28, 1887	by examination	WILLIAM A. PINKERTON	(Unknown)
Jul. 05, 1887	dismissed	Mr.WILLIAM PINKERTON	age 55yrs to College Springs, Iowa.
Jul. 05, 1887	dismissed	Mrs. Wm. (Marj. J.) PINKERTON	age 60yrs to College Springs, Iowa.
Jul. 05, 1887	dismissed	Miss ANNIE PINKERTON	age 26yrs to College Springs, Iowa.
The following PINKERTON'S and dates, were copied from the original records from the Clarinda COVENANTER Church, Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa. Given to this writer by PHYLLIS (DUNN) FULK, on 21, Sep. 1987. [REF:#16]

The Rual Fairview School District #5 -  Harlan Twp. Page Co., Iowa <---See 1902, S.Dist. Plat Map!  The school that SAMUEL W. and MARGARET JANE (SMITH) PINKERTON's children went to was called FAIRVIEW School House which was built of logs, in 1857 prior to this time JAMES, MARTHA (MATTIE) and SAMUEL JOHN. where taught in the home. This school district included what is now No's. 5 and 6. The school house was located on the northeast quarter Section of 28, west of "PINKERTON GROVE" near WILLIAM C. BROWN's property. 11 years later in 1868 the Fairview school district was split up and MENTOR and PLEASANT RIDGE school districts were formed, good buildings were provided in each, which were 22' x 26' each.  <--- Source: [REF:#21]

Samuel W. & Margaret J. (Smith)'s "Pinkerton Grove" - 1867  Sec. 27, Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa

Samuel W. & Margaret J. (Smith) PINKERTON owned some 440 acres of property South of the "Covenanter Church & Cemetery", on Section 22) in Harlan Township, on Section 27 (Northwest of Shambaugh) Page County, Iowa.  Much of acreage was covered with timber, creeks, and hills. The valleys were covered with thicket, trees and bush which came to be known as the "Pinkerton Grove". Some other early settlers in this area were: DAVID and F. H. MULLER, Lewis CONNER, W.G. MORELAND, John BROWN, Robert MURPHY, David PORTER, William McCLELLAND, and John GRIFFITH.     <--- 1876 History of Page Co., IA. by Elijah MILLER In 1980, the only thing that remains of the "PINKERTON" Grove of Harlan Twp., are the old foundation. There are two houses on that road, there is a gate (just North of the 1st house) that shows where the house stood.  <--- [REF:#40], Phyliss (Dunn) FULK, 1980's

(Click on these Photo Thumbnails to see Larger Maps!)

<--- Our [REF:#15] ;Mrs. Ida Ellen (Vickrey) NELSON, (dec'd) Writes:

Parents of Margaret Jane (SMITH) PINKERTON - Sep 1879 The parents Mrs. MARGARET JANE (SMITH) PINKERTON is unknown. Their is a older JAMES SMITH buried on the Pinkerton Lot 12, Plot 1 in the <---COVENANTER Cemetery, Harlan Twp., Page Co., IA.; born 1790, Ireland, died 7 Sep. 1879, Page Co., Iowa at the age of 89 years, based on the 1880 Morality Schedule for Page Co., Iowa. He would be more likley to have been her Father, but Ida (Vickrey) Nelson,  A Great-Granddaughter, claims in Jan. 18, 1989 that:      "I was told that Great-Grandmother MARGARET (SMITH) PINKERTON had a brother, James SMITH who visited them in Page County, Iowa, but he ran away and they never saw him again..."

<---"History of Page County, Iowa."  By Iowa Historical company, Des Moines 1880.  (Reproduced by Walsworth Publishing Co., Marceline, MO.

Page 691, PINKERTON, SAMUEL, farmer and Stock Raiser and Proprietor of Coal Banks, Section 27, P.O. Clarinda, IA. born in Antrim County, Ireland, September 1, 1825. He there grew to manhood and lived until 1847 In the spring of that year he emigrated to America, made his first settlement in Washington County, New York, where he remained about two years. From there he came to this county [Page Co.] in 1856 and settled on his present farm. He was married February 8, 1949 to Miss Margaret J. SMITH. She is also a native of Ireland. They have six children living: 1. Samuel J., 2. Martha, 3. Robert W., 4. Wm. A., 5. Margaret J., 6. Rachel, and one deceased, his oldest son James, Mr. and Mrs PINKERTON and the five oldest children are members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, [Covenanter] as was also his deceased Son. Mr. PINKERION and his good wife have both realized the full meaning of the word Pioneer. When they started here they did so without means and were compelled to work in and out of season to obtain means to buy and improve their farm. He hauled a part of his lumber from Ottumwa to build his house. By industry, honesty and economy he has acquired a good farm of 440 acres; is energetic and ventursome and stands among the respected men of the township. He is entitled to great credit for his efforts in sinking a Coal shaft on his place. He is now down some 400 feet and is still at work delving in Coal. As an energetic and industrious man he has few equals, always planning some public or private improvements and necer resting until he sees his plan completed.

Samuel W. and Margaret J. (Smith) PINKERTON's lose their Farm! - 1886  At the age of 61 years Samuel,2 W. PINKERTON and after the loss of "Pinkerton Farm" In Jan 1886, they loaded up all their belongings in wagons and moved 2,100 miles to Sherman Co., Oregon, along with their 2 Sons Families:  2nd Son: Sam J., 31yrs with Wife, Mary A. (Howard) 33yrs & 2 Dau's Margaret, 9yrs; Grace, 1yr  3rd Son: Robert W. 28yrs with Wife Carrie J. (Bennett) 24yrs & their 2 Dau's Wilma 4yrs; Pearl E. 2yrs  This same summer (1886) Samuel & Margaret (Smith) move to Wallowa County, Wash., then prior to 1900 they moved again up to Kent, Washington where their other son Samuel J. was living. <---  Source: Our [REF:#15] ;Mrs. Ida Ellen (Vickrey) NELSON, (dec'd)

Samuel PINKERTON, and family can be found: 22th June 1900  <--- [REF:#13]  1900 Census, Kent Village, King Co., Washington  T-623, Reel: 1744 E.D.
Pg.	F.V.	LName	FName	MName	Age	b.Mth	b.Yr	b.St	My Remarks
076	246	PINKERTON	SAMUEL	W.	75	Sep	1825	IRE	Day Laborer!
	Wife	PINKERTON	MARGARET	J.(SMITH)	74	Mar	1826	IRE	Married 51 years! 7Ch. 6 Living
	GDau	PINKERTON	ANNA	H.	13	1825	Nov	IA	m. ORTON NORVOLD, 1908, WA
Note: Samuel & Margaret listed they Immagrated to America 1847, 57years ago.  Grandaughter Anna H., is the 3rd Dau of Samuel J. & 1st Wife the dec'd Mary A. HOWARD  #3 2nd Son: Samuel J., Not Found, Wife & 3 Children living with Tucker Family?  #4 3rd Son Robert W., & Family was still living in Wasco, Sherman Co., OR. [Pg13b, F.V 261] <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo of PINKERTON Home in Kent, WA.

A Quilting at the "Covenanter" Church - 1909  (Reformed Presbyterian Congergation), Harlan Twp., Page Co., IA. <---Click on Thumbnail for Larger Photo!

(Back Row; Right to Left)  1) Sarah EWING; 2) Jane BLAIR;, 3) Jennie McCLELLAND; 4) Sarah DUNN; 5) Anna Mary MARTIN; 6) Katie BROWN; 7) Margaret BLACK; 8) Martha (Pinkerton) BAYLES; 9) Jennie TONER; 10) Belle DUNN; 11) Mrs. John WALKER; 12) Maggie (Pinkerton) McKEOWN; 13) Fred MARTIN; 14) Mazie GLASGOW; 15) Ruth Blair PRICE; 16) John GLASGOW; 17) Mrs. Calvin WILKEY; 18) Mary (Black) MARTIN; 19) John BAYLES; 20) Robert PINKERTON; 21) Samuel PINKERTON; 22) Margaret J. (Smith) PINKERTON; 23) Hugh WILKINSHAW, and 24) Sam TONER.  (Front Row; Right to Left)  1) Mrs. John GLASGOW; 2) Mary HUGGINS; 3) Mayme HUMPHREYS; 4) Mrs. Belle KNOWLES; 5) Rose WHITEHILL; one Child is Anna MARTIN, the other two are Unknown?  Source:  <--- [REF:#16]

Samuel & Margaret PINKERTONON, were living with Dau's Family: 15th April 1910  <--- [REF:#19.b]  1910 Census, Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa  T-624, Reel: 417 E.D. 100; Page 3b, F.Visit: 056
Pg.	F.V.	LName	FName	MName	Age	b.Yr	b.St	My Remarks
003b	056.1	BAYLES	William		57	1853	OH	H/H Own, Commercial Teamester
003b	056.2	BAYLES	Martha	(Pinkerton)	57	1853	WI	m.39yrs, Wm. J. *1871 9Ch 8Liv
003b	056.3	BAYLES	Frances		23	1887	IA	Dau 5th,
003b	056.4	BAYLES	C. May		20	1890	IA	Dau 6th,
003b	056.4	BAYLES	John	C.	15	1895	IA	Son 3rd,
003b	056.6	PINKERTON	Samuel	W.	85	1825	IRE	Father, No Occupation!
056.7	Wife	PINKERTON	Margaret J.	(SMITH)	84	1826	IRE	Mother, m.61yrs, *1849 7Ch 6Liv
Some time prior to 1903, Samuel W. and Margaret J. (Smith) PINKERTON returned to Iowa and lived with their daughter "Mattie" (Pinkerton) BAYLES, until their death in 1913 & 1915.

SIXTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY of SAMUEL and MARGARET PINKERTON  Page County, Iowa 15 Feb. 1912

Eighty-six years young and Sixty-three years married -- this is the record of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel PINKERTON, of Harlan Twp. A record that in these days of affinities and easy divorces is worthy of more than passing notice, as Thursday, Feb 8, was the sixty-third anniversary of their marriage. Almost sixty-five of their friends gathered to surprise them at the BAYLES home, where they are being most tenderly cared for by their daughter,  <--- Mrs. BAYLES.  After all present had done justice to the bountiful dinner, the company were called to order by Rev. McCONAUGHY, their Pastor, who reminded them of the esteem in which they are held, by placing in their hands a goodly sum of gold coin of the realm, as a slight token of that esteem.  Father PINKERTON, then with much feeling responded, and with a merry twinkle in his eyes told that while crossing the Atlantic Ocean in 1847, he noticed that one of the passengers, a comely young lady, was the possessor of a very nice Bible and he further learned that the Bible had been won as a prize for efficient work in Sabbath School, and that the fair owner was Miss Margaret Jane SMITH, and that her destination was somewhere in Vermont, while he was to locate in New York, but being of that type that does things, he commenced a campaign, called Courtship, that in about two years brought him into possession of the fair lady and her Bible.  Mother PINKERTON expressed her appreciation of the kindly remembrance of friends, and then to show the young people how it should be done, recited a poem in eulogy of the Christian's hope, much to the delight and admiration of everyone present.  Then a number of the guest related some of the incidents of the early days in which Mr. & Mrs. PINKERTON were active figures. Mr. William McMICHAEL told of having boarded at their home fifty years ago while breaking the prairie with ox teams and said that the Christian character of that home had much to do in forming his own life.  Father and Mother PINKERTON are both good old Country Antrim, Ireland stock and life-long members of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. After their marriage in 1849, they lived in Wisconsin for many years, coming to Page County, Iowa in 1856, long before the Iowa and Southwestern was built, the lumber for the barn still standing on the old home place being hauled from Ottumwa, 150 miles. Do the young men of to-day [1912] as they whiz along the Waubonsie? Trail, realize what that means, and also realize that because some did pioneer work that their lives are made easier, and yet amid privations, merely hinted at, this worthy couple raised a family of four sons and three daughters.       <--- James, the eldest, died in early manhood,       <--- Samuel, Jr., lives in Kent, Wash.       <--- Robert, lives in Moro, Ore.       <--- William A., an honored minister of the gospel, lives in Cedar Rapids, [Linn Co.] IA. 52400 Three daughters:       <--- Mrs. BAYLES, of Harlan Twp., Page Co.       <--- Mrs. James McKEOWN, of Harlan Twp., Page Co., and       <--- Mrs. DUNCAN, of Amity Twp., Page Co.,  They have living twenty-nine [29] grandchildren and sixteen [16] great-grandchildren.  This very brief and imperfect sketch will give the reader vary little real idea of the privations this couple endured and of the important part they had in transforming the unbroken prairies into the kingdom of Page County and of the lasting impression on the church where they had so long been honored members.

DEATH of Mrs. SAMUEL PINKERTON, Harlan Twp.  Page County, Iowa 30 Jan. 1913

Mrs. Margaret Jane PINKERTON, wife of Mr. Samuel PINKERTON, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. (Mattie) BAYLES, where she has been tenderly cared for during the past 9 years, Thursday morning, Jan. 23rd. Mrs. PINKERTON, was born in County Antriam, Ireland March 1m 1826, coming to America in 1847. She was just six months younger than her husband. They were marriedFeb. 8, 1849, in Vermount, and would have celebrated their 64th wedding annaversary. Their friendship arose in a remarkable manner. On their way to this country both were passengers on the same steamer. Mr. PINKERTON noticed that Margaret Jane SMITH, who afterwards became his wife had a beautiful Bible and upon making inquiry found that it had been obtained by her at the Sabbath school as a reward for her having learned the 119th Psalm. From Vermount the moved to Wisconsin and then to Iowa in 1856, where she spent the rest of her life with the exception of 17 years spent near Seattle, Wash. To this union were born four sons and three daughters. James PINKERTON, the oldest died in early manhood; Samuel, Jr. PINKERTON, lives in Kent, Wash. Robert PINKERTON, lives in Moro, Oregon; William A. PINKERTON, lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; the three daughters are: Mrs. W. L. BAYLES, Mrs. James McKEOWN, Mrs. DUNCAN, all living in Page Co., Iowa and were with their mother at the time of her death.

SIXTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY of SAMUEL and MARGARET PINKERTON  Page County, Iowa 4th March 1915

Samuel PINKERTON, one of the early settlers of Harlan township, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.J. (Mattie) BAYLES, last Friday night. His funeral was held Monday, March 1st at the Reformed Presbyterian Church [Covenanter] at 2 O'Clock p.m. burial in cemetery adjoining the church.  He leaves six children:     1. Samuel PINKERTON, of Oregon;     2. R.W. PINKERTON, of Oregon;     3. Rev. W.A. PINKERTON,     4. Mrs M.J. BAYLES;     5. Mrs. James McKEOWN, and     6. Mrs. R. A. DUNCAN; the three daughters living here.

Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery (RPC) (a.k.a. "Covenanter Cemetery",) Harlan Twp., Page Co., IA.
"Father" Samuel W. Pinkerton, d. Sep 26, 1919, age 90yrs 0m, 18days <--- (See: FOPC© Lot 12, Plot #5) [Created by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., Dec 01, 1996] <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 77279276 [Created by: Sherry Ross, Sep 29, 2011] <---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Created by: Sherry Ross, Sep 29, 2011]	"Mother" Martha J. (Smith) Pinkerton, d. Jan 23rd, 1913, aged 86yrs, 10m, 22days <--- (See: FOPC© Lot 12, Plot #6) [Created by: Paul R. Sarrett, Jr., Dec 01, 1996] <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 77279333 [Created by: Sherry Ross, Sep 29, 2011] <---See: Photo of Find A Grave Monument, [Created by: Sherry Ross, Sep 29, 2011]
<---See: FAGrave.com Map! GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 40.6878000, Longitude: -95.0681000 "Covenanter Cemetery, 2690 250th St, Clarinda, Iowa." <---See: Google.com Map! GPS     Coordinates: Latitude: 40.6877693 Longitude: -95.0683126 "Covenanter Church, Clarinda, Iowa 51632" <---See: FOPC  Cemetery Index    "Covenanter Cemetery, Sec. 22 & 23, Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa."

"OLD LAND MARK COMES DOWN"  PINKERTON Home Built 64 years Ago:  Lumber From Ottumwa, Wapello Co., Iowa.  [Clarinda Herald J., Issue: Jan 22 1931]

East Harlan, Jan 19, 1931 --- One of the landmarks in Page County is being torn down. It was located on the farm recently purchased by Ross MILLER.  It was the house built by Samuel PINKERTON who owned the place and built the house in 1867, being 64 years old. The lumber for this house was hauled in from Eddyvilly, near Orrumwa, IA. with teams.

Written for the 100th Anniversary of the "Covenanter Church" at Clarinda. - 1955  <---  By: Mrs. Anna (Pinkerton) Norvold [1.2.5.2.3.05]  (4th d/o Samuel J. PINKERTON & 1st Wife Mollie J. HOWARD)

In the year 1679 when Charles the 2nd was king of the British Isles the government was endearing to force a state form of government and worship on all of the churches in the kingdom.      The Covenanters in Scotland refused to comply with the states demand and claimed the right to worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience guided by God word and earnestly endeavored to be allowed to retain their liberty of conscience and freedom of worship but were not successful and when an army under Claverhouse was sent to compel them to submit they took up arms and fought for what they believed to be right.      At the Battle of Drumclog they were victorious, but at the Battle of Bothwell Bridge on June 22, 1679 they were defeated 400 were killed 1,200 were taken prisoners, the rest fled and escaped.      Among those who escaped were three brothers by the name of PINKERTON who made their way to Ireland. One of them settled in County Down, One at Sealon,      The other brother who's name was James PINKERTON near town of Ballamoney and engaged in Farming and Brick baking and delivered brick by boat on the Bantourain and by horse and cart to the towns and country around. In course of time this James PINKERTON and Rachel WARWICK were married.      To them was born six sons: James, Samuel, William, Robert, John and Andrew and a daughter Sarah. James, Anderson, and Sarah remained in Ireland all their lives. William came to America and lived a number of years in Waupaca Co., WI. then moved to Page Co., Iowa. Robert settled in New York State. John in California.      About the year 1849 Samuel PINKERTON took passage on a sailing vessel at Belfast, Ireland for America. One the same boat Miss Margaret SMITH took passage. They were not yet acquainted. Their acquaintance came about in this way, there was a dispute among some men on board the ship and in order to settle the dispute it was necessary to refer to the Bible and none of the disputants had a Bible and Samuel PINKERTON was appointed to go and borrow the Bible. It was Miss Margaret SMITH who had the Bible. She had received it as a prize. There had been a contest in the Prayer Meeting among the young folks. (Yes the young folks went to Prayer Meeting in those days.) to see who could memorize and repeat the longest Psalm, one girl repeated the 119th Psalm and that she had the prize but Miss Margaret SMITH repeated the 119th and 120th so won the Bible. Will PINKERTON{?} and Miss Margaret SMITH were pretty well acquainted when they arrived in New York for they had been four months{?} on the way having had a stormy voyage, with contrary winds.      Samuel PINKERTON obtained work in New York state on a farm and Miss Margaret SMITH in a family home in Vermont, not far away. They were married in Vermont in 1850{?} and went to Wisconsin where some PINKERTON cousins{?} lived. To them Wisconsin was born: James, Martha, and Samuel.      Then hoping to get land of their own and to be near the church of their choice they moved to Page County, Iowa where Robert, William, Margaret and Rachel were born. At the time of the Civil War 1861-1865 Samuel PINKERTON [age 36yrs] would have been in the Union Army but was refused as a soldier because he was near sighted{?}      For a number of years Samuel PINKERTON and some other men freighted with Oxen and Wagons principally taking provisions to the Government Forts and Soldier Camps. in the West going as far as Denver, Colorado and Cheyenne, Wyoming. A dangerous occupation in those days, danger of Indians and in danger of bad white men. Almost every one went armed but Samuel PINKERTON never carried a gun.{?}      In 1886 Mr. & Mrs. Samuel PINKERTON came to Sherman County, Oregon and in the same summer of 1886, they went to Wallow County, Oregon and from their to Walla Walla, Washington then to Kent, Washington where they stayed a number of years.      Then they returned to Page County, Iowa where they made their home with daughter Mrs Martha (PINKERTON) BAYLES from where they passed on Mother in 1913, aged 87 years and Father in 1915 aged 70 years They rest from a weary active strenuous life and their influence for good goes on.

***** P I N K E R T O N ******  A Tribute to a Pioneer COVENANTER Family  By Phyllis Fulk The following article was in the COVENANTER Church Centennial records of Oct. 01, 1968. <--- [REF:#16]

Around 1880, if anyone had come into the COVENANTER Community and asked for a small, wiry, energetic, industrious and venturesome man, he would have been directed south to SAMUEL PINKERTON'S place. The PINKERTONS lived a few miles west and south of the COVENANTER Church in Harlan Twp. Sec. 27. There was a one story house, built with lumber hauled from Ottumwa, Iowa. The barn near the house was built on a slope so the basement opened to the south on ground level. The well was located between the house and barn and all the water for the Sabbath day was carried on Saturday so they could rest on the Sabbath day. SAMUEL was born in Ireland, in 1825. His father JAMES PINKERTON lived in Antrim Co., near the town of Ballymoney where he engaged in farming and brick-baking. He delivered brick by boat on the Bantourain, and by horse and cart to the towns and country around. He married RACHEL WARWICK and to them were born six sons: JAMES, SAMUEL, WILLIAM, ROBERT, JOHN, and ANDREW, and a daughter SARAH. JAMES, ANDREW, and SARAH remained in Ireland all their lives. WILLIAM came to Page Co., Iowa; ROBERT to New York State; and JOHN to California. About the year 1849, SAMUEL took passage on a sailing vessel at Belfast, Ireland, bound for America. On board ship there was a dispute among some of the men, and in order to settle the dispute, it was necessary to refer to the Bible. Young PINKERTON was appointed to borrow a Bible from MARGARET SMITH who had a Bible she had won as a prize at a Prayer Meeting contest. This contest was to see who could recite the longest Psalm; one girl repeated the 119th Psalm and thought she had won but Miss MARGARET SMITH repeated the 119th Psalm and the 120th also, winning. MARGARET and SAMUEL were well acquainted by the time they reached New York for the stormy voyage had taken four months. They were married in Vermont in 1850 and went to Waupaca, Wisconsin, Where JAMES, MARTHA, and SAMUEL JR. were born. Then to have land of their own and to be near a COVENANTER Church they moved to Page Co., Iowa, in 1856, where ROBERT, WILLIAM, MARGARET and RACHEL were born. The PINKERTONS were active in the church. Mr. PINKERTON liked to talk and especially to argue and was known to give long prayers. Mrs. PINKERTON was active in the Missionary Society. They also brought families over from Ireland to give them a start in this land, one such family being the BLAIRS. SAMUEL PINKERTON could not join the Union Army during the Civil War because of his near-sighted-ness. He did freight with "oxen and wagon", taking prisoners to the government forts and camps. He would go as far as Denver and Cheyenne and said he was paid in gold dust. There was plenty of danger with Indians and bad weather, but he never carried a rifle. He also freighted for James Shambaugh. The flour that wasn't sold locally was freighted to Denver, Omaha, and St. Joseph. SAMUEL PINKERTON was a strong industrious pioneer and was continuously on the move. On trips to St. Joseph, Mo. he would take the neighbors eggs and butter to trade by "walking". Walking was "easier" than riding he would say. Nebraska City was a over night walk of 45 miles. In Omaha one day when a neighbor asked for a ride home, SAMUEL said "Come along if you want to walk with me." At another time when something was left at the camp site of the night before, SAMUEL said he would run back and get it, which he did and arrived the next morning as they were reading for the days travel. SAMUEL sold horses and when he arrived home after a deal he had made, he found a mistake and he didn't want to waste time hitching a team, so he walked back to the neighbor's house and said he galloped only when not in view of a house, which meant he galloped most of the way. On the PINKERTON farm of 440 Acres there were trees which were called PINKERTON'S Grove. In 1880 SAMUEL had a coal mine sunk on his property to 400 feet which cost him a great deal. SAMUEL always wanted the best horses and better buildings. He invested heavily in some livestock and in 1886, and had a epidemic of Hog cholera, at the age of 61, he was completely broke! MARGARET PINKERTON said, "SAMUEL would have been a vain man if he had not lost". SAMUEL Sr. and MARGARET moved to Oregon State in 1886 to live near their sons SAMUEL JR. and ROBERT. They returned in their old age to Iowa and lived with daughter MATTIE. Mrs. MARGARET PINKERTON died 1913, age 87; Mr. SAMUEL PINKERTON died 1915, age 90. Son JAMES died a young man; WILLIAM became a COVENANTER minister. MARTHA married WILLIAM BAYLES; MARGARET became Mrs. JAMES McKEOWN; and RACHEL, Mrs. ALEC DUNCAN. Today [1968] in the Covenanter Church the family descendants are JOHN BAYLES, EVELYN PERRY, and sons DUANE, and CHARLES PERRY. SAMUEL and MARGARET PINKERTON, "Pioneers", rest from a very active, strenuous life and their influence for good goes on.

The Following are the Children of:
Samuel W. and Margaret Jane (Smith) PINKERTON

Fourth Generation! .1  James,4 PINKERTON; (1st Son of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Mother: Margaret Jane SMITH) b. 04 Dec 1850, in Waupaca Co., Wisconsin; d. 27 Jul 1873, at age of 22yrs, 7m, 23days, in Shambaugh, Iowa; Buried at the Covenanter Cemetery North of Shambaugh, Page Co., IA. in the See PINKERTON FAMILY Section, Lot 12, Plot 4; Was a 5y in 1855 State Census w/Parents in Waupaca Co., WI. Was a 6y in 1856 when parents relocated to Page Co, Iowa Was a 9y in 1860 Census w/Parents Nodaway Twp., Page Co, IA. Was a19y in 1870 Census w/Parents Harlan Twp., Page Co, IA. Never married.

Fourth Generation! 1.2.5.2.2   Martha Mattie" PINKERTON; (1st Dau of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Mother: Margaret Jane SMITH) b. 03 Apr 1853 in Waupaca Co., Wisconsin; d. 01 Jun 1938, age 85yrs, 1m, 28d, in Page Co., Iowa; Buried at the Covenanter Cemetery, Harlan Twp., south of Clarinda, in the PINKERTON FAMILY See: Section, Lot 12, Plot 3; At age 18yrs she married on 15 Nov. 1871, Page Co., Iowa, to 19 year old William Janeway BAYLES; (s/o STEPHEN & ELEANOR (ASHENHURST) BAYLES) b. 07 Dec 1852 in Logan Co., Ohio; d. __ ___ 1922; at the age of 70; Clarinda, Page Co., IA. buried at the Covenanter Cemetery, south of Clarinda, Iowa, in the PINKERTON FAMILY See: Section, Lot 12, Plot 2; WILLIAM and MATTIE (PINKERTON) BAYLES lived 1/2 mile west of the Covenanter Church (Section 22, Harlan Twp.) They had nine children born from this union, all born in Page Co., Iowa: Was a 2y in 1855 State Census w/Parents in Waupaca Co., WI. Was a 3y in 1856 when parents relocated to Page Co, Iowa Was a 8y in 1860 Census w/Parents Nodaway Twp., Page Co, IA. Was a18y in 1870 Census w/Parents Harlan Twp., Page Co, IA. Note: Mrs. Mattie (Pinkerton) BAYLESS at 63 years of age, was the only child of Samuel W. & Margaret J. (Smith) PINKERTON to have been listed in her Uncle 1.2.5.5 JOHN, 2 PINKERTON'S Will of 03 May, 1916 in Ventura Co., CA...prs

Fourth Generation! 1.2.5.2.3   Samuel John PINKERTON; (2nd Son of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Mother: Margaret Jane SMITH) b. 23 May 1855, Waupaca, Wisconsin,; d. 23 Nov 1932, age 77yrs, 6m 0d, in his home at Lacy, Thurston Co., WA. Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) Married twice, first a21y on 09 Mar. 1876, in Harlan Twp., Iowa, Officiated by Rev. DAVID McKEE, of the Covenanter Church in Harlan Twp. to Miss Mollie "Mary" Jane HOWARD; (d/o Adam Glasgow HOWARD and Mother: Margaret McKEAN) b. 13 Apr. 1857, Mercer County, Penn.; d. 28 Nov. 1889, age 32yrs, 7m 15d, at Kent, King Co., Washington State.; Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) They had 5 Children born to this 1st Union: At the age of 35 years, on 14 Oct. 1890, Kent, King Co., Washington State married the second time to the 16 years his Junior the 19 year old Miss. Alice Victoria TUCKER; (d/o Thomas Dillon TUCKER & Mother: Clarinda Ellen NEWCOM) b. 29 Nov. 1871, in Crawford Co., Iowa; d. 04 Aug. 1945, at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 5 days; They had 8 children born to this union 2nd Union: all born in Washington State: Was a 6m in 1855 State Census w/Parents in Waupaca Co., WI. Was a 1y in 1856 when parents relocated to Page Co, Iowa Was a 5y in 1860 Census w/Parents Nodaway Twp., Page Co, IA. Was a15y in 1870 Census w/Parents Harlan Twp., Page Co, IA.

Fourth Generation! 1.2.5.2.4   Robert Warwick PINKERTON; (3rd Son of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Mother: Margaret Jane SMITH) b. 25 Apr. 1858, on "PINKERTON GROVE", Harlan Twp. Page Co., Iowa; d. 07 Aug. 1944 age 86yrs, 3m 12d; in Moro, Sherman Co., Oregon Married at the age of 24 yr. on 8 Feb. 1882, in Page Co., IA., to 19 years old Miss Carrie Jane BENNETT; (d/o James BENNETT & Mother: Sarah DOUGHERTY) b. 11 May 1862, Dubuque County, Iowa; d. 05 Mar 1941, at the age of 78 years, 9 Months and 24 days, at Moro, Sherman Co., Oregon; Funeral Services were held at the Presbyterian Church at Moro, Oregon, Buried at the Moro, I.O.O.F Cemetery (REF:#35] at the age of 22; She, removed from Dubuque Co., to Page Co., Ia. about 1867, when CARRIE J. BENNETT was only 5 years of age; They had four children born to this union:

Fourth Generation! 1.2.5.2.5   William Alexander PINKERTON, Rev. (4th Son of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Mother: Margaret Jane SMITH) b. 01 Jan 1861, "Pinkerton Grove", Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa; d. __ ___ 1932, a71y Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried: Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, LA., Co., CA. At age 26yrs he married on 22 Dec 1887, Page Co., Iowa to: 28 year old Miss Alice Elizabeth WHITEHEAD, b. __ Jan 1860, Unknown Co., Penn. d. 1923, 65yrs, Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried: Mountain View Cemetery and Mausoleum, Altadena, LA., Co., CA.

They had 2 Children born to this Union: (2 Daughters)
Son/Dau	Click on Name for More Inf.	b.-d.	Married/Info.	Ch.
1.2.5.2.5.1. 1st Dau:	Grace M. PINKERTON,	IA. *1885-1973 a86yrs CA.	Never Married!, Piano Teacher,	0Ch
1.2.5.2.5.2. 2nd Dau:	Ruth A. PINKERTON,	VT. *1893-1994 a101yrs NY.	Never m. Taught voice & opera,	0Ch
No Grandchildren/1st Cousins

Possible Record Problem!  In <--- [REF:#40], list Wm. A. PINKERTON married on 01 Jan 1860 to Miss Alice E. WHITEHEAD all other records show he married c1883 to Miss Jennie Elizabeth HOLT He married twice, first at the age of 21yrs in c1883, Page Co., IA. to: 26 year old Miss Jennie Elizabeth HOLT (d/o Mr. HOLT & Miss TAYLOR) b. 30 Nov 1862 Unknown Co., IA; d. 04 Mar 1949, a87y in Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) Pasadena, CA. ...prs

Rev. William Alexander PINKERTON Census, Source Notes & Reference Records  He became a Minister of the Reformed Presbyterian, (Covenanter) later United Presbyterian Church.
Born	1860 Jan 01st was 1st born in Parents home, 'Pinkerton Grove', Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa
Bapt	1861 Jun 02nd; age 5mths, when baptized by the Reverend Rev. David McKEE, "Covenanter Church"
Census	1870 Jul 27th; age 9yrs, with Parents & 6 Siblings, Harland Twp., Page Co., Iowa.
Census	1880 Jul 09th; age 19yrs, with Parents & 3 Siblings, Harland Twp., Page Co., Iowa.
Census	1885 Jun 01st; age 24yrs, when Parents & 1 Siblings, Wm. A. Not Listed?
Married	1887 Dec 22nd, age 26yrs, when married: Miss Alice Elizabeth WHITEHEAD, age 28yrs
Record	1889 ___ ??th, age 29yrs, when went to study at Ryegate, Vermont (Where Parents were Married in 1849)
Record	1892 ___ ??th, age 31yrs, when went to East Dorset, Vermont, [which is not far from Wash. Co., NY. PINKERTONS]
Birth	1893 Aug 29th, age 32yrs, when 2nd Daughter Ruth Ann was born, in East Doreset, Vermont

Rev. William A. PINKERTON and family can be found: Living at Address: 840 Ballard Ave, Pasadena, CA. 1920 Census, Los Angeles Co., CA. T-625, Reel: 117; E.D. 533, Page 10b; F.Visit: 300
Pg.	F.V.	LName	FName	MName	Age	b.Yr	b.St	My Remarks
010b	300	PINKERTON	WILLIAM	A.	60	1860	IA	Occp NONE! F&M b.SCOTLAND
	Wife	PINKERTON	JENNIE	E. (HOLT)	56	1864	PA	Occp NONE! F&M b ENGLAND
#1.	1stDau	PINKERTON	GRACE	M.	24	1896	PA	SINGLE! CLERK & _____?
#2.	2ndDau	PINKERTON	RUTH	A.	22	1898	VT	SINGLE! CLERK & _____?

Rev. William A. PINKERTON and family can be found: Living at Address: 1253 North Catalina Ave, Pasadena, CA. 1930 Census, Los Angeles Co., CA. T-626, Reel: 117; E.D. 533, Page 10b; F.Visit: 136
Pg.	F.V.	LName	FName	MName	Age	b.Yr	b.St	My Remarks
Pg	F.V.	LName	FName	MName	Age	b.Yr	b.St	Remarks
05a	136	PINKERTON	WILLIAM	A.	68	1862	IA	Occp News Dealer, Sales at Home!
	Wife	PINKERTON	JENNIE	E. (HOLT)	67	1863	IA	Occp NONE! F-b. NJ. M-n. VT.
Wm. A. says parents born in Ireland!

Fifth Generation! 1.2.5.2.5.1   Grace M. PINKERTON, (1st Dau of Rev. Wm. A. PINKERTON & Mother: Jennie Elizabeth HOLT) (GranDau of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Margaret Jane SMITH) of Page Co., IA. b. 20 Sep 1885, in Page Co., Ia.; [SSD# 551-01-0848. CA.] d. 17 Jun 1973, at 88yrs Glendale, Los Angeles Co., CA. Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) Pasanda, CA. She never married; Taught piano. [REF:#40] Was a15y living with parents 1900 Census (Need Record!) Was a25y living with parents 1910 Census, Linn Co., IA. (Need Record!) Was a34y b. PA. living with parents 1920 Census, Pasadena, CA. "Clerk" Listed: Father born IA. Mother born PA. in 1920 Was a39y b. PA. "Boarder" 919 N. Madison Ave., Pasadena, 1930 Census. living Robt K. & Aradine E. MUCKHAN, Pasadena, CA.; Occupation "Piano Teacher" Listed: Father born IA. Mother born PA. in this 1930 Census

Fifth Generation! 1.2.5.2.5.2   Ruth Ann PINKERTON, (2nd Dau of Rev. Wm. A. PINKERTON & Mother: Jennie Elizabeth HOLT) (GranDau of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Margaret Jane SMITH) of Page Co., IA. b. 29 Aug 1893, in East Doreset, Vermont [REF:#40] d. 10 Dec 1884, a101y at New York, NY. [SSD# 482-36-0725, IA] Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) in New York? Taught music at Grinell College, New York; Taught voice & opera; Never married; Lived at Apt. 15-109, 2109 Broadway, The Hotel Ansonia, New York, NY 10023; [REF:#40] Was a07y living with parents 1900 Census (Need Record!) Was a17y living with parents 1910 Census, Linn Co., IA. (Need Record!) Was a22y b. VT. living with parents 1920 Census, Pasadena, CA. "Clerk" Listed: Father born IA. Mother born PA. in 1920 Was a34y b. VT. "Boarder" 424 3rd St., Franklin, Linn Co., IA. 1930 Census. living/w Kidides & Anna KNIGHT, (he Teacher) Occupation "College Teacher" Listed: Father born IA. Mother born PA. in this 1930 Census

<--- Our [REF:#040] Source Reference on the PINKERTON Family writes:

Mz. Ruth M. PINKERTON, wanted to live close to the opera and in 1987, age 93 still gave opera lessons;  <--- [REF:#40] Phyllis B. (Dunn) Fulk  <--- [REF:#40] Reports to this writer on 28 Aug. 1993 that Mz. Ruth PINKERTON, is still living and will celebrate her 100th birthday on the 29 Aug. 1993 at the Ansonia Hotel, New York City.  This same year (1987 & 88) this writer wrote to Mz. Ruth M. PINKERTON twice, (No letters were returned) and provided her with the Pinkerton Family Profile and lots of questions, no letters were returned. She never responsed to any of my letter(s). ...prs

Fourth Generation! 1.2.5.2.6   Margaret "Maggie" Jane PINKERTON, (2nd Dau of Samuel W. PINKERTON & Mother: Margaret Jane SMITH) b. 20 Oct 1863, on the "PINKERTON GROVE", Harlan Twp., Page Co., Iowa; was Baptized by the 2nd. Minister Rev. DAVID McKEE of the Covenanter Church in Harlan Twp. on 1 May 1864; d. 24 Mar 1953, at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 4 days; Buried at the Covenanter Cemetery, north of Shambaugh, Iowa, along side her husband in Lot 89, Plot 2; remained in Page Co., Iowa, lived North of Covenanter Church; At age 21yrs she married on 3 Sep. 1884, officiated by Rev. DAVID McKEE; to 24 year old James Ulrick/Ulrich McKEOWN (s/o ALEXANDER, Jr. and HANNA JANE (ALEXANDER) McKEOWN) b. 14 Dec. 1860, in Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., Ohio; d. 27 Dec. 1943, at the age of 83 years, 0 months and 13 days in Clarinda, Iowa; Buried at the Covenanter Cemetery, north of Shambaugh, Iowa, in Lot 89, Plot 1; They had four children all born in Shambaugh, Iowa: