John Fink came to the America around 1840-45 from Germany. He was an executioner (a beheader, like his father). He killed one man and didn’t like it, so he left Germany for America. His father, George, stayed in Germany, for reasons unknown. [124]

1. From the Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763-1900:
Groom: FINK, JOHN; Bride: WILSON, MARGARET TISINGER (MRS); County: BROWN; Date:10/12/1893; Vol/Page: 1A /168; License#: 2026