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Effie Loretta Hanks 1866–1958

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Effie Hanks in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Dec 1866 · Greene County, Illinois, USA
Died 6 Jan 1958 · Los Angeles County, California, USA
Father John Lawson Pope Hanks
Mother Eliza Ann Roberts
Siblings Amelia Rebecca Hanks, Edward Lincoln Hanks, Frances Martha Hanks, Henry Lewis Hanks, Homer Learnard Hanks, Julia Ann Hanks, Lawson Ray Hanks, Lucas Woodruff Hanks, Mary Elizabeth Hanks
Records
1880 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1866, Effie Loretta Hanks entered the world in Greene County, Illinois, USA, born to john lawson pope hanks and eliza ann roberts. In 1880, Effie Loretta Hanks resided in Greene, Illinois, USA. Effie Loretta Hanks passed away in 1958 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1866
Birth of Effie Loretta Hanks in Greene County, Illinois, USA
Birth
1880
Effie Loretta Hanks resided here in Greene, Illinois, USA
Residence
1958
Death of Effie Loretta Hanks in Los Angeles County, California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Effie Hanks

This ancestor line traces from Madison County, Illinois, USA (1819) to Greene County, Illinois, USA (1866) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Effie Hanks (1866–1958) was born in Greene County, Illinois, USA and died in Los Angeles County, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Effie in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John Lawson Pope Hanks
Father
Eliza Ann Roberts
Mother

Effie Hanks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Effie Loretta Hanks PTP
1866–1958
Greene County, Illinois, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Effie Hanks's Descendants

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Effie Loretta Hanks PTP 1866–1958