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William Thomas Plank 1857–1938

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Plank in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 19 Apr 1857 · Phelps County, Missouri, USA
Died 14 Feb 1938 · Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon, USA
Father Hiram Plank
Mother Nancy Plank
Siblings George Benjamin Plank, James R Plank, John W Plank, Lavina Jane Plank, Margaret Alice Plank Hatch, Margret A Plank, Mary Elizabeth Plank, Nancy A Castle, Rachel Catherine Plank, Sarah Perlina Plank
Records
1870 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census California, U.S., Voter Registers, 1866-1898 Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Find a Grave Index U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index Newspapers.com - The Salem Post …
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

William Thomas Plank was born in 1857 in Phelps County, Missouri, USA, the child of hiram plank and nancy plank. William Thomas Plank passed away in 1938 in Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Voter Records California, U.S., Voter Registers, 1866-1898

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    Death Records Oregon, U.S., Death Index, 1898-2008

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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Newspaper/Obituary U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index

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    Record Newspapers.com - The Salem Post and The Democrat-Bulletin - 1937-07-15 - Page 6

Life Timeline

1857
Birth of William Thomas Plank in Phelps County, Missouri, USA
Birth
1938
Death of William Thomas Plank in Rogue River, Jackson County, Oregon, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Plank

This ancestor line traces from (Lee County), Virginia (1803) to Phelps County, Missouri, USA (1857) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Plank (1857–1938) was born in Phelps County, Missouri, USA and died in Cottage Grove, Lane County, Oregon, 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 William 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 3 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

Hiram Plank
Father
Nancy Plank
Mother

William Plank's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William Thomas Plank PTP
1857–1938
Phelps County, Missouri, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William Plank's Descendants

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William Thomas Plank PTP 1857–1938