Jacob Klink was born in Wusbaden, Germany July 27, 1838. Little is known of his early life or when he came to the United States. He married Christine Klink, who was born August 5, 1854, also in Germany.

The family settled three miles south of what is now Luverne in Barnes County. Seven children were born to this couple: Charles (1888); Chris (1878); John (1882); Nellie (1886); Fred (1 A86); Martha (1893); and Rose (Mrs. Tvenstrup).

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 127