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John H. Rimbey
Submitted by
Darla J. Flick, great great granddaughter; Photo courtesy of Donna Merrick
John H. Rimbey was born 9 Mar 1845 and died 30
Jan 1902. He worked for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and was "cut in twain
while on duty in the Packerton yards" according to his obituary in The
Lehighton Press.
He was a member of the Switchman's Union and was a Lieut. Co. G 52 PA
Infantry 1863-1865 U.S. Army.
His parents are John Rimbey and Mary (last name
unknown). He lived in Barnesville, PA with his mother before and after the Civil
War. He moved to Mauch Chunk, now Jim Thorpe, PA, and married
Angeline Koons.
John has a sister Sarah who married
Elias Faust.
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