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Ernest Beauel Hanks 1922–2001

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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
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernest 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Jan 1922 · Willows, Glenn, California, USA
Died 22 Jul 2001 · Willows, Glenn, California, United States of America
Father Ernest Beauel Hanks
Mother Gladys Ball (1888–1965)
Siblings Amos Mefford Hanks, Gladys Hilda Hanks, Mary Catherine Hanks
Records
1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census California Birth Index, 1905-1995 California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Michigan, Marriage Records U.S. World War II Navy … Selective Service Registration Cards, World …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
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Children
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Biography

Ernest Beauel Hanks was born in 1922 in Willows, Glenn, California, USA, the child of ernest beauel hanks and gladys hilda ball. Ernest Beauel Hanks passed away in 2001 in Willows, Glenn, California, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Birth Records California Birth Index, 1905-1995

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    Voter Records California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

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    Marriage Records Michigan, Marriage Records

  10. 10
    Military U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls

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    Military Selective Service Registration Cards, World War II: Multiple Registrations

Life Timeline

1922
Birth of Ernest Beauel Hanks in Willows, Glenn, California, USA
Birth
2001
Death of Ernest Beauel Hanks in Willows, Glenn, California, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ernest Hanks

This ancestor line traces from California, USA (1890) to Willows, Glenn, California, USA (1922) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ernest Hanks (1922–2001) was born in Willows, Glenn, California, USA and died in Willows, Glenn, California, United States of America. 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 Ernest 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.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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

Ernest Beauel Hanks
Father
Gladys Ball
1888–1965 · Mother
Hanks US Census Records
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Ernest Hanks's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ernest Beauel Hanks PTP
1922–2001
Willows, Glenn, California, USA
Parents
Unknown
Gladys Hilda Ball PTP
1888–1965
Toledo, Tama, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ernest Hanks's Descendants

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Ernest Beauel Hanks PTP 1922–2001