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John Wesley Plank 1833–1900

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

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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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Plank 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

Born 22 Jan 1833 · Tennessee, United States
Died 3 Oct 1900 · Salem, Dent Co., MO,
Father Benedict Christian Plank
Mother Benedict Plank
Siblings Elizabeth Betty Lamb, Hiram Plank, William J Plank

Researchers connected through John Plank 1833–1900

and 1 more tree owner connected with John Plank 1833–1900

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1833, John Wesley Plank entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to benedict christian plank and benedict plank. John Wesley Plank passed away in 1900 in Salem, Dent Co., MO,.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Military U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

  5. 5
    Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

  6. 6
    Record Marriage records, Dent County, Missouri : book "A," 1851-1870 and abstracts of wills "A," 1866-1893

  7. 7
    Record Missouri Marriages, 1766-1983

  8. 8
    Record OneWorldTree

Life Timeline

1833
Birth of John Wesley Plank in Tennessee, United States
Birth
1833
Birth of John Wesley Plank in Tennessee, United States
Birth
1900
Death of John Wesley Plank in Sligo, Dent, Missouri, United States
Death
1900
Death of John Wesley Plank in Salem, Dent Co., MO,
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Plank

This ancestor line traces from (Lee County), Virginia (1803) to Tennessee, United States (1833) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Plank (1833–1900) was born in Tennessee, United States and died in Salem, Dent Co., MO,. 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 John 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.

John Plank's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Wesley Plank PTP
1833–1900
Tennessee, United States
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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John Plank's Descendants

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JP
John Wesley Plank PTP 1833–1900