John William Tinder

M, #22, b. 19 April 1834, d. 4 December 1925
Pedigree
Father*Asa Tinder b. c 1806, d. 26 Jan 1848
Mother*Elizabeth 'Eliza' Williamson b. 1807, d. bt 1857 - 1858
ChartsPedigree - grandmother Carrie Adeline Thompson
Reference2G Grf
Birth*19 April 1834 John William Tinder was born on 19 April 1834 at Shelby Co., Indiana. 
(InHomeOf) Census18501850 He appeared on the 1850 census in the household of Elizabeth 'Eliza' Williamson, pg 334, Addison, Shelby Co., Indiana. His info on the census included - Tinder, John W 16 b.IN. 
Marriage*12 February 1855 John William Tinder married Sarah Jane Keeling, daughter of Richard F Keeling and Mary Fowler, on 12 February 1855 at Shelby Co., Indiana, Marriage record book 6 pg 544 (SLC 140180) married by Rev Wm Moore (Evd 1181). Also have marr announcement 2 Mar 1855 Shelbyville Independent Banner (Evd 1325.) 
Census18601860 John William Tinder appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, pg 25 #170-171, Liberty, Shelby Co., Indiana, along with Sarah Jane Keeling, Mary E Tinder and Matilda Tinder . His info on the census included Tinder, John W 26 b.IN day laborer $250-$50. 
Census18701870 John William Tinder appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, pg 232 #103-109, Wayne Twnshp, Hamilton Co., Indiana, along with Sarah Jane Keeling, Mary E Tinder, Matilda Tinder, William B Tinder, Emily A 'Emma' Tinder and Martha F Tinder . His info on the census included Tinder, John 36 b.IN farmer $0-$100. 
Census18801880 John William Tinder appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, ED 42 pg 462c #90-90, Wayne Twnshp, Hamilton Co., Indiana, along with Sarah Jane Keeling, William B Tinder, Emily A 'Emma' Tinder, Martha F Tinder and John Henry Tinder. His info on the census included Tinder, John 51 (s/b 46) b.IN farmer. 
Residence*between 1884 and 1885  In between 1884 and 1885 John William Tinder resided Daughter Emma moved to Tipton Co between 1884 & 1885, so that may be when Sarah & John moved there. 
Census1900*1900 He appeared on the 1900 census as the head of household, Indiana. His info on the census included Have come to the conclusion that he was not enumerated. 
(InHomeOf) Census19101910 He appeared on the 1910 census in the household of Joseph R Wilder, ED 189 sht 2b, Liberty Twnshp, Tipton Co., Indiana. His info on the census included - Tinder, John W 76 b.IN - living with daughter Mary and her husband. 
(InHomeOf) Census19201920 John William Tinder appeared on the 1920 census in the household of Orlando C Stroud, ED 112 pg 286 Pendelton Ave #264-265, Anderson Twnshp, Madison Co., Indiana. His info on the census included - Tinder, John 85 b.IN lives with daughter Martha and her husband Orlando Stroud. 
Death*4 December 1925 John William Tinder died on 4 December 1925 at Windfall, Tipton Co., Indiana, at age 91 Death date from Young & Nichols funeral home records. SEND FOR DEATH CERT. 
Obituary5 December 1925 His obituary: on 5 December 1925 at The Tipton Daily Tribune, Tipton Co., Indiana, pg 6 - John Tinder, 94, Dead.
Aged Man Passed Away at Home of Daughter near Windfall.
     John Tinder, age 94, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs Mary Strob, near Windfall, last night shortly before midnight, death being due to informities of old age. The deceased has been a resident of this community for many years and was one of the pioneers of this section.
     Last Sunday the aged man who has been staying at the country farm was removed to the home of the daughter where he was given every care and attention. His wife has been dead for many years. William Tinder, residing on the Berryman Pike is a son, and another son, John, residing near Sharpsville. The aged man is also survived by a number of grandchildren.
     No funeral arrangements have been made at this time. 
Burial* He was buried at Cicero Twnshp, Tipton Co., Indiana, Probably Goar Cemetery, though there doesn't seem to be a tombstone. But could be buried someplace in Windfall where he died. 
Relationships2nd great-grandfather of Kathryn Ann Rhinehart
Great-grandfather of Norman Gayle Rhinehart
Grandfather of Carrie Adeline Thompson

Family

Sarah Jane Keeling b. 16 May 1835, d. 13 Oct 1885
Marriage*12 February 1855 He married Sarah Jane Keeling, daughter of Richard F Keeling and Mary Fowler, on 12 February 1855 at Shelby Co., Indiana, Marriage record book 6 pg 544 (SLC 140180) married by Rev Wm Moore (Evd 1181). Also have marr announcement 2 Mar 1855 Shelbyville Independent Banner (Evd 1325.) 
Children
Last Edited14 Jun 2014