MIDDLETOWN, OHIO
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	August 12, 1948 Thursday  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio  Edger H. Sinkey	by Vivian Moon 1 Feb 2008
	July 2, 1924  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio  Catherine Sinkey	by Vivian Moon 1 Feb 2008
	April 5, 1926  Monday  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio MRS. JOSEPHINE SHAFOR SINKEY     Mrs. Josephine Shafor Sinkey, 78, died at the home, 252 Yankee road at 1:25 this morning.     The deceased was the wife of W. A. Sinkey and the daughter of John R. and Sarah Shafor. She was born in Butler County April 26, 1847 and graduated from Oxford College in 1867. She was one of the local charter members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and has been a life member of the First Baptist church.     She is survived by the husband; two grandchildren, Helen and Mark Vail; a daughter, Mrs. Jessie M. Vail and one great grandchild.     Funeral services will be held at the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. Burial in Woodside Cemetery, Rev. Stiles officiating. Undertaker Howard A. Wilson in charge. vcm: Josephine Shafor Sinkey died April 5, 1926. She was the wife of William A. Sinkey who died July 2, 1935 Middletown, Ohio	by Vivian  Moon 25 April 2007
	July 3, 1935  Wednesday  Middletown Journal, Middletown, Ohio WILLIAM A. SINKEY, NATIVE OF BUTLER COUNTY DIES TUESDAY AT RESIDENCE ON YANKEE ROAD Funeral Services For President Of Loan Company To Be Friday      William A. Sinkey, 91, retired farmer, and president of the Middletown Collateral Loan Company succumbed to the infirmities of age Tuesday night at 9:30 o'clock at his home, 3 Yankee Road.      Death closed the life of this Butler County nonagenarian and highly respected citizen of Middletown for the last three decades, whose vigorous condition until 10 weeks ago was considered remarkable by his family and friends.     With the enthusiasm of one many years younger than he, Mr. Sinkey enjoyed life to the fullest and took an active interest in personal and community affairs. Ten weeks ago he became confined to his room but it was only recently that he would consent to remain in bed.     Refusing to be slowed by his advanced age and several obstacles thrown in his path, Mr. Sinkey courageously surmounted difficulties and lived a long, full life. His first sorrow was the death of his wife nine years ago, soon after the couple celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.    Since that time he had been in the care of his only daughter, Mrs. Frank Forbes, who has made her home at the Sinkey homestead for years. Two years ago, after he suffered a broken arm, he accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Forbes on a trip south and last summer enjoyed the World's Fair at Chicago with them.     Mr. Sinkey was born at North Excello, a son of Daniel and Mary Van Sickle Sinkey. He was descended paternally from an old family that figured  prominently in the early history of Pennsylvania. He grew up after the manner of the majority of country boys and his early experiences were  identified with the rugged duties of farm life. It was this early training that eventually made him one of the prominent short-horn cattle owners in Butler County. He raised the short-horn species and the finest breed of hogs, shipping them on an extensive scale and exhibiting them at county and state fairs. It was common for him to capture premiums for his cattle and to him much of the credit of improving livestock in Lemon Township is due.     On coming to Middletown in 1902, he intended to retire leisurely and enjoy the fruits of his life's work, but Mr. Sinkey was much too prominent to fall out of public eye. In 1913 he was elected president of the Middletown Collateral Loan Company, which office he held at the time of death.    He was always interested in affairs of county and township, served as real estate appraiser and was assistant appraiser of Lemon Township at different times.    A loyal Democrat, that party always received his earnest support. He took his duties at the polls earnestly and was always an early voter.    The late Mrs. Sinkey was Miss Mary Shafor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Shafor. On the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Sinkey, the young couple moved to the Shafor farm from which the elder Shafor had retired and it was there that Mr. Sinkey made his success as a farmer and cattle breeder.    His church affiliations was with the First Baptist congregation which he served as trustee for many years. When the Baptist Mission of Amanda was getting its start, he became its superintendent and remained interested in its progress.    Surviving Mr. Sinkey are the one daughter, Mrs. Frank Forbes, two grandchildren, Mrs. Russell Lefferson and Marc S. Vail, three great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Jennie Ockenden, of Springfield, Ohio.     Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock at the late residence. The Rev. Franklin A. Stiles will officiate. Burial will take place in Woodside cemetery. vcm: William A. SINKEY died 7-2-1935 and was buried 7-5-1935 beside his wife Josephine SHAFOR Sinkey...Section 9 Lot 116 at Woodside Cemetery, Middletown, Ohio	by Vivian  Moon 25 April 2007

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