Display Patriot - P-279376 - Casper RINKER

Casper RINKER

SAR Patriot #: P-279376

The following information was assembled from numerous sources and cannot be used directly as proof of Qualifying Service or Lineage.
It is considered a research aid and is intended to assist in locating sources that can be used as proof.
 

State of Service: VA      Qualifying Service: Captain / Patriotic Service
DAR #: A097035

Birth: bpt 25 Dec 1726 / / Switzerland
Death: 17 Feb 1804 / Frederick / VA

Qualifying Service Description:
  1. Captain in the Frederick County, Virginia Militia
  2. Rendered material aid

Additional References:
  1. Frederick County, Virginia Settlement and Some First Families of Back Creek Valley 1730-1830, pg 242
  2. Virginia Publick Claims, Frederick County, pg 18
  3. SAR Patriot Index Edition III (CD: PP2210, Progeny Publ, 2002) plus data to 2004
  4. Genealogical, Burial, and Service Data for Rev War Patriots Buried in Virginia (M.E. Lyman, 2016)
  5. NSDAR RC# 785481 cites:
    • GWATHMEY, HIST REG OF VA IN THE REV pg 666
    • ABERCROMBIE & SLATTEN, VA REV PUB CLAIMS, Volume 2, pg 384
    • CHALKLEY, CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH IRISH IN VA, Volume 2, pg 504

Spouse: Mary Schultz
Children: Elizabeth; Jacob; Mary; Catherine;
Members Who Share This Ancestor
Date Approved Society ACN SAR Member Info Lineage via Child View Application Detail
1992-03-23 MI Unassigned James Lawrence Omlor (138626) Mary   
2018-08-24 VA 81943 Marshall Lee DeHaven (195792) Elizabeth   
Burial:
Back Creek Quaker (aka Gainesboro United Methodist) Cemetery (C-0106150)
Location:
Gainesboro / Frederick / VA / USA
Find A Grave Cemetery #:
2250413
Grave Plot #:
Grave GPS Coordinates:
39.278717 / -78.256664
Find A Grave Memorial #:
62632616
Marker Type:
SAR Granite
SAR Grave Dedication Date:
22 Oct 2022

Comments:
  • Photo 1 taken and provided with permission from compatriot Dale Corey (VA)
  • Photos 2 & 3 provided by Craig Michael Batten, 199455, George Washington Chapter, VASSAR


Directions to Cemetery / Gravesite:

When entering the upper gate to the cemetery, follow straight across the cemetery to the far side. Approx 40' from the far side fence and 1 row to your right will be the grave site.



Author: Dale Edward Corey

Hans Casper Rinker was born 1727 in Switzerland to Jakob Ringger and Barbara Morff.  On 5 May 1743, Casper sailed from Rotterdam on the ship "Francis & Elizabeth".  He came to America with his step-Mother and brothers.  He spent the first few years in Germantown, Pennsylvania and eventually settled in Winchester, Frederick, VA.  In 1762, his half brother deeded him Lot #104 in Winchester.  After getting settled in Winchester, he began seeking his dreams of making a fortune in America.  On 2 Jun 1762 he purchased 800 acres along Dillon's run in Hampshire County, that had been surveyed by George Washington.  On subsequent years he purchased many different tracts of land, totaling more than 2000 acres in Frederick County along Isaac's Creek and Back Creek.  It is evident that Casper was acquainted with George Washington while he was surveying in the Northern Neck for Lord Fairfax.  In 1770, George Washington and private party made a trip to the Great Kanawha and stopped twice at Casper Rinker's, once to dine there on 7 Oct 1770 and again on the return trip, by way of Fort Cumberland.  Accompanying Washington were his personal physician, Dr. James Crarik and two servants, who took care of the horses and arranged for supplies.  Detailed information in regards to this has been taken from notes in Washington's journal and testimony from Casper's wife.  As some point prior to 1775, Casper had joined the Virginia Militia and had risen to the rank of Lieutenant as an officer in the Revolutionary War.  Frederick County Court records show that Casper was recommended to the Governor of Virginia to replace Robert White as Company Commander on 1 Apr 1777 and was promoted to Captain as a result.  Casper and Maria Schultz were married 11 Apr 1757 in Germantown, PA and had 7 children.  These were Elizabeth (1758-1758); Mary Magdalena (1759-?); Elizabeth (1761-1848); Jacob (1764-?); Catherine (1765-abt 1809); Margareta Barbara (1772-?) & Mary (abt 1774-?).  Both Casper and Maria are buried at the Back Creek Quaker Cemetery.


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