John Schlenker
b. 6 February 1863
- Father: Martin Schlenker b. circa 1823
- Mother: (?) Mary b. circa 1826
- John Schlenker was born on 6 February 1863.
- He married Lena Sierk, daughter of Henry Sierk and Elsabe Oldswager, on 6 February 1890 in Wyoming County, New York, and Lena's sister Emma married John's brother Walter in 1905.
- Lena Sierk became a widow at his death.
- The following appeared on 2 November 1939 in The Attica News: John Schlenker, who was born Feb. 6, 1863, the son of Martin and Mary Gohler Schlenker, at Orangeville, died at his home on the Creek road, Wednesday morning, Nov. 1, 1939, after a long illness. If Mr. Schlenker had lived until Feb. 6, 1940, he and his wife would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Fifty-six years ago Mr. Schlenker, who came to work at the farm home where he spent the rest of his life, was married in Bennington in 1890. He had been a life-long member and staunch supporter of the Attica Presbyterian church.
Besides his wife, Lena Sierk Schlenker, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John D. Turrel, a granddaughter, Mrs. Walter George of Strykersville, and a grandson, John D. Turrel, Jr., a student at Cornell University.
Funeral services will be held at his late home Friday at 2:00 p. m. Burial will be effected in Forest Hill cemetery, Attica, with Rev. Frank W. Terrell officiating.
- Last Edited: 5 Aug 2014