Husband: Arthur Miles PINKERTON (1,2,3,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,13)
Birthdate: June 21, 1880
Birthplace: Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA
Death date: March 1, 1950
Place of death: Lykens, Dauphin County, PA
Burial: Calvary Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA
Father: George A. PINKERTON (1844-1909) (2,3,10,11,13)
Mother: Mary Louisa TREIBLEY (1842-1907) (3,10,11,13)

Marriage date: September 24, 1900
Marriage place: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA

Wife: Kathrine "Kate" Florena CHARLES (1,4,5,7,8,9,12,13,14)
Birthdate: October 1881/82
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Death date: 1962
Place of death: Lykens, Dauphin County, PA
Burial: Calvary Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA
Father: Wilson F. CHARLES (4)
Mother: Margaret J. HOFF (4)

CHILDREN

Child No. 1: Leroy Charles (5,8,9,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19)
Sex: M
Birthdate: September 5, 1905
Birthplace: Lykens, Dauphin County, PA
Death date: July 21, 1971
Place of death: Clarks Valley, PA
Burial: St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin, Schuylkill County, PA
Marriage date: November 9, 1927
Marriage place: Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA
Spouses' names: (1) Mary G. UMHOLTZ (1905-1950) (6,9,19) (2) Anna I. STUTZMAN (1914-2003) (17,18)
Father: Charles E. UMHOLTZ (6) Father: William STUTZMAN (17)
Mother: Pamella L. (6) Mother: Jennie ADAMS (17)

Child No. 2: Herbert A. (1,8,9,12,13)
Sex: M
Birthdate: April 30, 1919
Birthplace: Lykens, Dauphin County, PA
Death date: December 14, 1942
Place of death: 216 West Main Street, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA
Cause of death: Tuberculosis
Burial: Calvary Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA
Marriage date: Remained single
Marriage place: Remained single
Spouses' names: Remained single
 
 
Documentation:
1. Tombstone Inscription Calvary Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA: One stone: "PINKERTON Kathrine F. 1882-1962 Arthur M. 1880-1950"; to the left a smaller stone, "Herbert PINKERTON 1919-1942"
2. George A. PINKERTON Family Bible: Births - "Harry Benjamin Franklin PINKERTON, Born October 3, 1865; Clifford Eugene PINKERTON, Born December 6, 1867; Welzie Wellington PINKERTON, Born January 8, 1870; George Washington PINKERTON, Born January 6, 1872; Claude Emery PINKERTON, Born February 1, 1874; Burton LeRoy PINKERTON, Born February 1, 1876; Emily Miley PINKERTON, Born June 10, 1878; Arthur Miles PINKERTON, Born June 21, 1880."
3. 1900 Federal Census Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA: George A. PINKERTON, 56, Plasterer, Jan 1844, home on Pottsville Street; Mary L, 59 July 1840 8 children/8 living; Harry B., 30 October 1865, single, Laborer, coal Mine; George W., 28 January 1872, single, Day Laborer; Emily M. 21, June 1878, single, Postmaster Deputy; Arthur M. 19, June 1880, single, Miner - coal.
4. 1900 Federal Census, 231 Main Street, Lykens Borough, Lykens Township, Dauphin County, PA: Wilson F. CHARLES, 46, September 1853, Conductor- Railroad; Margaret J. 46, May 1853, Married 30 years, six children/four living; Jennie E. 19, June 1880; Kate F., 18, October 1881; Harry A., 13, September 1886."
5. 1910 Federal Census West Ward, Lykens Borough, Dauphin County, PA: Arthur PINKERTON, 29, Laborer - Coal Mines, married 9 years; Catharine, 27, married 9 years, 1 child/1 living; Leroy, 4; Elizabeth HOFF - grandmother, 75, widowed, 1 child/1 living"
6. 1910 Federal Census Wiconisco Township, Dauphin County, PA: "Charles E. UMHOLTZ, 25, married 6 years, miner- Coal Mines; Pamela L., 20 married 6 years, 1 child/1 living; Mary G., 5."
7. World War I Draft Registration Card: "Arthur Miles PINKERTON, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, Age 38, DOB June 21, 1880; Occupation - Labor Foreman, Center Construction Co., Edgewood Arsenal Harford, MD. Nearest relative - Catherine F. PINKERTON, Lykens, Dauphin County, PA; 1301 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD. Description of Registrant: Medium height, medium weight, grey eyes, black hair. September 9, 1918. PVT. Robert Miller"
8. 1920 Federal Census 216 Main Street, West Ward, Lykens Borough, Dauphin County, PA: Arthur PINKERTON, 39 married, Laborer, Briquette Co.; Catherine F., 35 married; Leroy 14 single; Herbert C. 8/12."
9. 1930 Federal Census 216 Main Street, West Ward, Lykens Borough, Dauphin County, PA: Arthur M. PINKERTON, 49, married at 20, Forman Briquette Plant; Kathryn, 46, married at 17; Leroy C. 24, married at 22, Butcher at Meat Market; Mary G., 25, daughter-in-law, married at 23; Herbert C. 11."
10. Obituary of Mary L. PINKERTON "Lykens Standard", Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, Friday, December 20, 1907, front page: "Mary L. PINKERTON, wife of G.A. PINKERTON of Wiconisco, died at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon of dropsy, aged 67 years. She had been a patient sufferer for a year or more. Her husband and the following children survive to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and a kind and loving mother; Mrs. Emily M. PAUL, George W., and Harry B.F., Wiconisco; Clifford and Arthur of Lykens; Claude and B.L., Ashland; W.W., Llewellyn, and Mrs. Alex SEITZINGER of Fountain Springs. Deceased was a consistent member of the Wiconisco M.E. Church and had been a resident of Wiconisco for 45 years. The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon by the Rev. Henry E. Hildt. Interment in Wiconisco Cemetery."
11. Obituary of George A. PINKERTON "Lykens Standard", Lykens, Dauphin County, PA, Friday, August 27, 1909, front page: "...George A. PINKERTON, commonly known by the appellation of 'Squire' ...In the politics of Wiconisco 'Squire Pinkerton' played no mean part ... by his tact, his judgment, his popularity and his skill...When Gov. CURTIN made the call for volunteers in 1863 to collect troops with which he might forestall Gen. Lee's second invasion of the North, on the 13th of June, Mr. PINKERTON enlisted as a private in Co. E, 39th Reg't Penna. Vol. Infantry, and served until honorable discharged on the 2nd of August, the same year. The funeral service was held on Monday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. A. L. SHALKOP and Rev. H.E. HILDT ... The following children with their wives and husbands were present: Mrs. Alex Seitzinger, and husband of Fountain Springs, Mrs. Frank PAUL and husband of Wiconisco, Mr. and Mrs. Claude PINKERTON and Mr. and Mrs. Bert L. PINKERTON of Ashland, Mr. and Mrs. Wells PINKERTON of Llewellyn, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford PINKERTON and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PINKERTON of Lykens, and George Pinkerton of Wiconisco; the other relatives were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph MEDER, Mrs. Wm GREEN and son, and Mr. Walter TREIBLEY of Ashland, Mr. and Mrs. James WERT of Harrisburg, Mr. George PARFET of Lykens, Mrs. William LEBO of Williamstown, and Mrs. Elmer PARFET of Wiconisco."
12. Obituary of Herbert PINKERTON, "Lykens Standard", Lykens, Pennsylvania, Friday Morning, December 18, 1942, p4: "Herbert PINKERTON, 23 son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PINKERTON West Main Street, died at his home on Monday evening after several months illness. He was confined to his bed the past three weeks. During the summer he was a patient in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Mr. PINKERTON was born in Lykens April 30, 1919, was a graduate of Lykens High School, Class of 1936, and also a member of the Zion Lutheran Church. He was formerly employed by the Reiff and Nestor Company. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur PINKERTON, one brother, LeRoy, Williamstown and two nephews. Funeral services will be held from his home on Main Street this afternoon at 2:00 o'clock with the Rev. Stanley Jennings pastor of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will be made in the Wiconisco Cemetery."
13. Obituary of Arthur M. PINKERTON, "Lykens Standard", Lykens, Pennsylvania, Vol. 52, No 9, Friday, March 3, 1950: "Arthur M. PINKERTON, 69, died suddenly from a heart attack on Wednesday afternoon, March 1. Mr. PINKERTON was born in Wiconisco, June 21, 1880 and was the son of the late George and Mary TRIBLE PINKERTON. HE is the last member of the PINKERTON family. On September 24, 1900 he was married to Miss Kate CHARLES of Lykens and has been a resident of Lykens for the past 49 years. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and was employed by the American Briquette Company for 31 years. He is survived by his wife, a son, Leroy, two grandsons, Donald and Charles PINKERTON of Williamstown. A son, Herbert preceded him in death in 1942. Funeral services will be held from his home at 216 West Main Street on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock in charge of Rev. Hiram W. TROSTLE, pastor of the Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will take place in the Wiconisco Cemetery. Viewing will be held at the home on Saturday night."
14. Ehrgood and Ehrgood, Farmers Trust Building, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Letter dated, July 27, 1961. Descendants of Arthur PINKERTON received shares of the estate of his great aunt, Sarah PINKERTON HORNER THOMAS upon the death of Margaret PAUL: "Katherine F. PINKERTON 1/12; Leroy C. PINKERTON 1/12."
15. Obituary of Leroy C. PINKERTON, "Pottsville Republican", Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1971, p2: Leroy C. PINKERTON, 65, of 349 E. Market St., Williamstown, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at his cottage in Clarke's Valley. Born in Lykens, he was retired from the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company where he had been employed 33 years. Married twice, his first wife, the former Mary UMHOLTZ preceded him in death in 1950. He is survived by his wife, the former Anna STUTZMAN, two sons, Donald, Tower City and Charles, Millersburg; a stepson, John Kieter, Tower City and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday morning from Stewart Dreisigacher Funeral Home, Tower City. The Rev. John Cond will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin." Funeral Notices - PINKERTON - Suddenly at Clarks Valley, PA on Wednesday, July 21, 1971, Leroy C. husband of Anne (nee STUTZMAN) PINKERTON of 348 E. Market Street, Williamstown, PA, aged 65. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Saturday morning at 11:00 o'clock from the Stewart Dreisigacker Funeral Home, Tower City. Friends may call Friday evening. Interment at St. Peter's Cemetery, Orwin."
16. Obituary of Donald L. PINKERTON, "Pottsville Republican & Herald", June 28, 2002: Donald L. PINKERTON, 68 of 1137 E. Grand Ave., Tower City, died June 14. Born in Wiconisco, February 5, 1934, he was a son of the late Leroy and Mary UMHOLTZ PINKERTON. He was a 1952 graduate of Williamstown High School He was a Marine Corps veteran. He was a retired machinist at the former Amp Inc., Tower City and was manager of DERPS Service Station, Joliett. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, the former Janice F. "Cook" Reed; a son, Eric D., Tower City; daughter, Andrea L. PINKERTON, Tower City; a grandson, Eric R. PINKERTON; nieces and nephews. Services were private. Dimon Funeral Home Inc., Tower City was in charge of arrangements."
17. Obituary of Anna I. PINKERTON, "Pottsville Republican & Herald", April 21, 2003: "Anna I. PINKERTON, 88 formerly of Tower City, died Saturday at Tremont Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Orwin, June 15, 1914, she was the daughter of the late William and Jennie ADAMS STUTZMAN. She was a retired seamstress for the former Bestok Garment Factory, Tower City. She was a member of the St. Peter Church of Christ, Orwin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy in 1971; a sister, Ruth Lenker. Surviving are a son, John C. "Jack" KEITER, Tower City; a stepson, Charles PINKERTON, Williamstown; two sisters, Elva Breyer, Lykens, and Eva FOSTER, Orwin; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a step great-great-grandaughter; cousins; nieces and nephews. Gravesite services will be held at 11am Tuesday in St. Peter Cemetery, Orwin. The Rev. Edward Gobrecht will officiate. Dimon Funeral Homes Inc, Tower City is in charge of arrangements."
18. "The Citizen-Standard Online" Archives, Wednesday, April 23, 2003: "Anna I. PINKERTON ...Graveside services were held on Tuesday, April 22 from the St. Peters Cemetery, Orwin, with Rev. Edward Gobrecht officiating. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peters U.C.C., Dietrich Avenue, Orwin, 17980."
19. Obituary of Charles A. PINKERTON, "Pottsville Republican & Herald", December 6, 2005: "Charles A. 'Pinky' PINKERTON, 63 of Williamstown, died Sunday afternoon at Harrisburg Hospital with his son at his side. Born in Williamstown, August 19, 1942, he was a son of the late Leroy and Mary UMHOLTZ PINKERTON. He was a retired supervisor from the former Muskin Shoe Factory, Millersburg. He was an Army National Guard veteran. He was a member of the Tower City American Legion 468, Williamstown Veterans of Foreign Wars and Williamstown Liberty Hose Company No. 1. Surviving are his son, Charles A. PINKERTON Jr. and his wife, Molly, Williamstown; three grandchildren, Justin, Brandi and Tiffany. Services will be held at 11am Thursday from Dimon Funeral Homes Inc., Williamstown. Viewing will be from 10- 11am at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Liberty Hose Company No 1 West Broad Street, Williamstown, PA 17098. To send condolences, visit www.dimonfuneralhome.com. Interment will be in Calvary United Methodist Cemetery, Wiconisco."

Notes:
* The George A. PINKERTON Family Bible was passed down from George A. PINKERTON to his son, Dr. Burton Leroy PINKERTON, then to his son, Burton L. PINKERTON, Jr., then to his first cousin, Betty PINKERTON HENDRICKS, then to her brother, Harold LeRoy PINKERTON, Sr. who has the five original front pages containing George A. PINKERTON'S hand written entries into the Family Bible for each of his eight children.
* In 1880, Kate's father, Wilson CHARLES, 26 Railroad Brakeman was living with his wife and three children: Franklin, 5; Minncie, 3 and Jennie 6 months, in Williamstown, Williams Township, Dauphin County, PA as per Federal Census.
* There is a discrepancy between the Tombstone inscription and the 1900 Census data concerning Kate's birth year: 1881/1882.
* Harold L. PINKERTON Genealogy Source Notebook "Arthur M. PINKERTON". Harold Leroy PINKERTON, Sr. is the great- grandson of George A. PINKERTON.
* The inspiration for PINKERTON Genealogy by Harold L. PINKERTON and his daughter, Sharon P. WAYLAND came from communication with Paul W. PINKERTON (1915-1990) a distant cousin, and his daughter Helen P. RYDELL, who in 1984-1990 worked on mapping the various branches of PINKERTON cousins descended from Hugh PINKERTON (1767-1852).
* The Federal Census data utilized in compiling this Family Group Sheet was culled from the Heritage Quest On-Line Database.