FRANK FINCK, one of Emaus' most successful business men is a son of Daniel Finck, who for many years conducted a blacksmith shop in Upper Milford township, near the village of Shimersville.  Daniel Finck was born Nov. 15, 1819, and died July 29, 1903; was married to Susanna, daughter of John Laudenslager.  She was born Mar. 24, 1825, and died Aug. 13, 1899.  Both lie buried in the Zion's Lutheran cemetery at Zionsville.  This union was blessed with five children, two of which, Sarah and Daniel, died in infancy.  The three surviving children are: Catherine, married to the late John Henninger, of Emaus.  Edwin, who resides at Allentown, and Frank.
     Frank was born Apr. 20, 1855, in Upper Milford township, he received his early training in the public schools of the township and was confirmed as a member of the Reformed congregation of Zionsville, by Rev. R. C. Apple.  At the age of sixteen he accepted a clerkship in the general store of Milton Marcks, Sr., at Zionsville, and later removed with him to Emaus, where Mr. Marcks opened a general store.  On the 16th of May, 1885, Mr. Finck launched a business for himself by opening a general store at the corner of Fifth and Broad streets, and continued there until 1896, when he erected the present handsome store room and dwelling at the corner of Third and Main streets, where he enjoys a large trade.  On Aug. 20, 1883 he was married to Laura Eliz Schultz, a daughter of Dr. C. F. Schulz, and his wife Anna Amanda, nee Tool.
    Dr. Schultz was born in Brunswig, in the Fatherland, and was a son of Edward and Johanna Gaelert Schultz.  As a young man he enjoyed the benefits of the training which the best schools on the continent afforded.  During his academic course he was a classmate of the father of the present emperor of Germany; and afterwards studied medicine at Copenhagen, and at Paris.  At the age of twenty-three he came to America, coming directly to Dr. Denoskey, at Emaus, also a native of Germany.  After assisting Dr. Denosky for a short period he went to one of the West Indian islands to practice but returned to Emaus after a few years.  Soon after his return he was married to Anna Amanda Tool, a daughter of Israel and Anna Mary Knauss, Tool.   The union was blessed with four children of whom Henry and Mary died in childhood.  Of the two remaining, Ellen is married to Rev. M. E. Kemper, a Moravian minister, residing at Bethlehem, and Laura Elizabeth is married to Mr. Fink.
     Dr. Schultz died July 9, 1895, his wife, Anna Amanda, who was born Sept. 23, 1818, preceded him in death seven years, having passed away Oct. 17, 1888.  Upon the death of her father, Mrs. Finck came in possession of the old homestead, which was immediately razed to the ground and the present home and place of business were erected upon the old spot.  Mrs. Finck was confirmed as a member of the Moravian congregation at Emaus by Rev. Wunsche, of which she is an active member.   Mr. and Mrs. Finck enjoy a host of friends and are happy in entertaining them.  Mr. Finck is a member of the K. of P. lodge, of the local beneficial society, and of Emaus Fire Company No. 1.  In politics he is a Democrat.
Source: History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Vol. II - Published by Lehigh Valley Publishing Co., Ltd., Allentown, PA - 1914 Page 359

     JACOB H. FINK, son of Jacob Fink, a merchant, was born in Allentown, Pa., April 21, 1847, at 240 Lehigh Street, on the same spot where his business his business is located.  He had a common school education and when 16 years of age learned the trade of cigar making and followed the same until 1868, when he became a tobacco dealer, in which he has been engaged ever since, but in 1886 he added a grocery business and continued this line until 1907.  His place of business at 242-244 Lehigh Street is one of the oldest stands in that section of the city, and enjoys a large trade.  He is a Republican in politics and was elected a member of the common council fro the Second Ward in 1876.  He also served two terms in the Second Ward School Board, and in 1911 was elected on the new school board under the new State laws and has served on numerous important committees.  He and family are attendants of the Evangelical Church.  He was married June 11, 1878, to Emma J. Hartman, born Dec. 10, 1854, and died Dec. 24, 1896, daughter of William D. and Clara (Rehr) Hartman, of Allentown.  They have one son: Harry E., born Mar. 26, 1882, who is engaged in business with his father.
     Mrs. Fink died Dec. 24, 1896.  He married a second time Nov. 24, 1903, Laura Weaver, born Feby. 14, 1871, daughter of Milton F. and Elamenda Amy, of Allentown.  They have one son: Paul J. Fink, born Nov. 20, 1904.
     Peter Fink, who was a dyer in Salisbury township, was a son of Michael Fink who was born Dec. 31, 1765 in Salisbury township, son of Michael Fink, Sr., a taxable of Salisbury in 1762.  Peter Fink is buried at the Western Salisbury Church.  He had a son,  Daniel, born in 1813 at Emaus, who was a carpet weaver, first in Bucks county and later at Allentown where he lived for upwards of fifty years at 204 Walnut street.  The last five years of his life were spent with his son, Daniel F., in Salisbury.  He died on June 27, 1902, and is buried in the Union cemetery, at Allentown.  His wife Juliana Sacks was born Feb. 8, 1819, died aged 76 years.  She was a daughter of Morton and Catharine (Kline) Sacks, of Lower Milford, Bucks county.  They had fourteen children, namely: Emaline, married to Reuben Hilyard; Joanna, married to Amandus Lafavor; Priscilla, married to C. J. Hains; Daniel F., Amanda, married to Moses Derner; Tevillia, died aged 23 years; Theresa, married to L. Derouer; Uriah, deceased; Hiram of Allentown; Kate, married to William Beisel; Isabella, deceased; Mary, married to Reuben A. Crusan; William F., history follows, and Lillie Ann, widow of Alfred Horn.

     DANIEL F. FINK, a retired farmer of Salisbury township, was born in Lower Saucon township, Bucks county, Jan. 19, 1843.  At the age of nine years he entered the employ of Lawrence Kline and worked upon the farm for ten years.  In 1862 he became a member of Co. H, Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania Militia, and was in service for fifteen days.  Later he enlisted in Co. B, 176th Regiment, under Col. S. D. Lehr, and after the expiration of his time there he enlisted for a third term in Co. F, 209th Regiment Regular Vol. Inf't'y.  In the first enlistment he was a private, in the second, first corporal, and in the third, a sergeant.  After the war was past Mr. Fink, went to Ohio and for about one and one-half years worked on farms.  After his return to Lehigh county, he engaged in tenant farming and for a year conducted the late Jonas Wine's farm in Salisbury township.  He then moved upon a farm in South Whitehall township owned by his father-in-law, and there he lived two years.  The following twenty-three years he was a general farmer near the Lehigh river in Salisbury.  In 1890 he bought his present farm of 102 acres, which he farmed with much success until in 1912, when he retired, being succeeded by his son, Henry.  Mr. Fink has been an industrious enterprising and progressive citizen, and now enjoys the comforts of a well spent life.
     Politically he is an Independent Democrat; was township committeeman; assistant assessor; auditor; school director, and road supervisor.
     On Sept. 26, 1868, he was married to Louisa Sarah Ann Butz, at Allentown, by Rev. W. Rath, who also confirmed him.  Mrs. Fink was a daughter of Ephraim F. and Eva S. (Reichard) Butz.  Eleven children were born unto them, namely: Tana, married J. E. Lehamn, whose sketch appears in this history; Irwin, a farmer by occupation now lives in Allentown; Charles, who occupies an adjoining farm to his father; Ella, married, first, Henry Lehman and second, Harvey Kemmerer; Amenia C., married to Edwin Laudenslager; Edgar T., whose history follows; Bertha, the widow of Clinton Resh, resides at Cetronia; Harvey, a carpenter; Victoria, married to Edna Ritter, they have a son, Allen; Sarah, married Charles Schmoyer, they live near Mr. Fink, in Salisbury.

     WILLIAM F. FINK, of Allentown, was born in that city Mar. 19, 1860.  At an early age he began working in Stephen Keck's brick yards, in the First ward.  Two years later he accepted employment for several years with Dorney and Lynn, fire brick manufacturers, after which he began to work for his brother, Daniel F., in Salisbury township upon the farm.  After his return to Allentown.  A number of years later, he learned the cigar making trade, and after two years he engaged in the manufacturing of cigars for himself, in the First wad, and continued in the business three years.  Afterward Mr. Fink did hauling and teaming until 1909, when he was appointed superintendent of the great Allentown fair grounds which position he since serves.
     In politics he is a Democrat - is active in party welfare, and for the last three terms is the constable of the Eleventh ward.  Socially he is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, the Knights of Friendship, the Friendship Fire Company and for five years he was a member of Company D, N. G. P., serving under Captains Roney and Reichard.
     On Sept. 3, 1883, he married Ida, a daughter of Joseph Layton whose full history appears in this volume.  Eight children are born unto them, namely: Charles, Elwood, Harry (died in infancy), Walter, Russell, Victor, Blanche and one that died in infancy.

     EDGAR TILGHMAN FINK, an enterprising young farmer in Salisbury township, was born in that district, Dec. 13, 1881 son of Daniel F.  He was educated in the township schools and the Emaus high school which he attended two terms.  At the age of nineteen years he began teaching school and has taught six terms in his native district and in Upper Milford township.  Afterward he engaged in faring and for three yeas was his father's tenant.  In 1910 he bought his present farm of 85 acres which is located near the Western Salisbury Church, and is known as the "Church View Farm."  He is general farmer of Ayrshire stock which are especially noted for their rich milk.  Mr. Fink also conducts a dairy and ships his milk daily to Allentown.
     He is active in church and Sunday school work, having served the Lutheran congregation of the Western Salisbury Church as a deacon two years and as superintendent of the Sunday school for seven years, and for the past three years he is the president of the Sunday school.
     In January, 1905, he married Edith Romich, a daughter of Morris and Annie (Richter) Romich.

     IRWIN FRANKLIN FINK, baker in Allentown, was born Mar. 4, 1872, in South Whitehall township, and when an infant two months old his parents moved to Salisbury township, where he was educated in the public schools and reared on a farm and he remained with his father until he became twenty-three years old.  Then he started farming for himself by renting the 120-acre farm of B. F. Kline and this he cultivated successfully for seventeen years.  In 1912 he moved to Allentown and since then has been engaged in business as a baker.
     In 1895, he married Emma Isabel, daughter of Alfred and Amanda (Kerchner) Miller, and they have five children: Hermie A., Clarence D., Amelia Louisa, Daniel A., and Catharine D.   They are members of the Lutheran church in Salisbury, which he has served as a deacon.  He was prominently identified with the Sunday school.  He is affiliated with the Sons of Veterans at Emaus, the Knights of Friendship, and the Order of Moose; and in politics he is a Democrat.

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     In the descriptive history of Lynn township there appears a log-house, which is a land-mark of that district.  It was built by Heinrich Fink, a pioneer, before the Revolutionary War.  It is located on the farm now owned by Aaron Moyer near New Tripoli.  Heinrich Fink had the following children, among others: I, Christian; II, Daniel; III, John, and IV, Peter.  The last named removed from that community after 1790.  The others lived in Heidelberg township back of Jordan valley along the mountain.
I, Christian Fink was a native of this county, and by occupation a farmer in Heidelberg, his unmarried son, Willoughby, having afterward owned his homestead.  Christian  was married to Salome Krum and they had these children: (1) Daniel (married twice, first to a Peter, and second to Lydia Geary, and had his home with Jacob Freibolin for fourteen years).  (2) Nathan (married Elizabeth Handwerk), engaged at farming in Heidelberg, where James Boger now lives, and among his children there was a son, Paul, and a daughter, Trucilla.  (3) David (married twice, first to Mary Everett and second to Annie Moyer, and had a large family.  (4) Willoughby, (5) Peter (married to Elizabeth Everett, lived along the "Blue Mountain at a place locally known as the "Sand Spring," and their children were: Elevina, Effie Ann, Owen, Thaddeus and Cassie); (6) Jonas (married Mary Krum and lived in Heidelberg, where he was a shoemaker, owned 21 acres of land, were members of the Reformed church, and their children were: Alfred, Richard H., Alice, Cora, and Jane); (7) Salome (married Jonas Hunsicker); (8) Lucy (married Jacob Fink).
     RICHARD H. FINK, a son of Jonas, is a farmer near Saegersville, in Heidelberg township.  He was born on the homestead of his father, Feb. 23, 1866.  After his education he was employed as clerk in the general store business for nearly ten years, first with Henry German and then by Edwin German.  While serving as a clerk he learned how to repair watches and clocks and adopting this business he has followed it to this time.
     In 1894 he also engaged in farming, where he now lives, his farm consisting of 113 acres.  It belonged to Henry Hunsicker until 1849, when he sold it to his son, David.  It is a part of two patents bearing date respectively 1805 and 1806.  David built the present two-story spring house in 1850 and the barn in 1851.
     He and family are members of the Reformed congregation of the Heidelberg church.  In 1898 married Mary A. J. Hunsicker, a daughter of Levi Hunsicker, and they had five children: Ida M., Allen T., Henry A., Clarence T., and Robert M. (who died in infancy.)
     II, Daniel Fink, was a farmer in Heidelberg township and lived upon the farm where Edwin Weiss now resides.  He is buried by the side of his wife (named Folk) on the Heidelberg church graveyard.  Their children were: Daniel, Lafayette (killed on the railroad at Packerton, Pa.), David (married Maria Peter), Joseph, Elizabeth (1816-1886, married John Fenstermacher, 1804-1881), and Mrs. Isaac Moyer. 
     III, John Fink, was a laborer in Heidelberg, and lived at the Blue Mountain.  His wife was Molly Behler, and their children were:  Jacob (who lived at Walnutport, Pa.), and Joel (who lived upon the homestead, unmarried), Samuel (also unmarried, who died upon the homestead). John (who lived in Northampton county), Violetta and Rebecca.
     David Fink, son of Daniel, lived upon the homestead of his father, and was a farmer.  His wife was Maria Peter.  They had a son, Joseph.
     Joseph Fink was born in Heidelberg in 1854.  He was a carpenter until 1874, when he was married, then he began farming near Jordan Valley, on a farm of 65 acres and there his widow still resides.  He and family were members of the Reformed church.  On Dec. 26, 1874, he married Mary Leiby, a daughter of Jacob Leiby, whose full history appears in this volume.  Their children are:  Oliver J., Charles D. J., Even E. (died in infancy), George W., Edwin G. (died in 909 in his 23rd year), and Elmer F.
     CHARLES D. J. FINK, of Jordan Valley, is a lumber merchant in Heidelberg township, where he was born Sept. 16, 1878.  He attended the township schools and later took a course in the Allentown Commercial School.  He was employed at farming until in 1898, when he engaged at lumbering and in this business is still engaged, giving employment to twelve men.  In politics he is Democrat, and in 1907 he was elected one of the auditors of the township.  Socially he is a member of the Odd Fellows, the Encampment and the P. O. S. of A.
Source: History of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania - Vol. II - Published by Lehigh Valley Publishing Co., Ltd., Allentown, PA - 1914 Page 360

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NOTES:
* This address has a building on it but appears to be newer than the one mentioned.