Brinker, George

GEORGE BRINKER.

The subject of this sketch, George Brinker, was born in Sewickley, Westmoreland County, Pa., June 22, 1801. He was the youngest son of George and Catharine Brinker, and was of Scotch-Irish descent. His early life was spent upon his father’s farm. His opportunities for an education were such as the district schools of that period afforded. He was married to Anna Thompson, who was of Scotch descent, and a native of Sewickley, November 12, 1822. Their children were as follows: Catharine, who married James Hill; Robert, who first married Elizabeth Mansfield, and after her death married Martha Roberts; Elizabeth, who married H. Cummings; Cyrus, who married Jennie Hughes; Richard, who married Rebecca Griffith; Malinda and Jeremiah, unmarried, and two who died in infancy.

Mr. Brinker’s home was near his birthplace till 1846, when he moved to a farm now occupied by a part of the borough of Latrobe. His entire active business life was spent in farming and stock-raising. He was noted for his industry and correct business habits. By economy and good management lie accumulated enough property to enable him to retire from active business, and live at ease during the latter years of his life. His life was one of usefulness to the communities in which he lived. He left to his family valuable possession, consisting chiefly in lands. He died March 10, 1874, and his remains lie buried in Unity cemetery. His wife, Anna, died September 18, 1880.