Mary Hanks (1815–1890) was born in Mansfield, Connecticut and died in Sidney, Shelby, Ohio. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Louise Hanks 1815–1890

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 May 1815 · Mansfield, Connecticut

Died 13 Sep 1890 · Sidney, Shelby, Ohio

Father Zebina Hanks

Mother Crissa Johnson

Siblings William Gardner Hanks

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Immediate Family

Parents

Zebina Hanks

Crissa Johnson

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Children

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Biography

Mary Louise Hanks was born in 1815 in Mansfield, Connecticut, the child of zebina hanks and crissa johnson. Mary Louise Hanks passed away in 1890 in Sidney, Shelby, Ohio.

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Birth of Mary Louise Hanks in Mansfield, Connecticut

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1890

Death of Mary Louise Hanks in Sidney, Shelby, Ohio

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Hanks

This ancestor line traces from Eastham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1708) to Mansfield, Connecticut (1815) across 4 generations.

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: Mary Hanks (1815–1890) was born in Mansfield, Connecticut and died in Sidney, Shelby, Ohio. 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 Mary 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 4 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.
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