Will County ILGenWeb Biographies..... 
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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Tunis LYNK, general merchant, New Lenox; an old and prominent settler; was born in Columbia 
Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1829; came to this State and settled in New Lenox in 1848, where he has 
since resided. He was married to Miss Lydia Ann HARTSHORN, who was born in Rutland Co., Vt., 
May 30, 1831, and who died Jan. 7, 1877; Mr. L. was married again Feb. 5, 1878, to Miss Olive 
0. RUGG, who was born in New Lenox, Will Co, IL March 1, 1847. Immediately after his arrival 
in this township, he purchased the property now owned by William GOUGAR, which then consisted 
of 105 acres, and on which was located the second sawmill built in the township; he pursued 
the business of millwright and farmer until his purchase of his second farm, now owned by 
Jacob WALTZ. At the outbreak of the war, Mr. L. entered into mercantile business in which he 
yet continues; he has also acted as general depot agent since that time and has also held the 
office of Postmaster in New Lenox Twp, from April, 1867, until June, 1869; he was also the 
first express agent in the township; has held the office of Township Collector four terms; 
is at present general freight agent.