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Adam Shook 1812–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 August 1812

Birth Location: Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 10 June 1876

Death Location: Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Henry Shook

Mother: Elizabeth Dagenhart

Spouse(s): Katherine Christopher

Children(s): Susan Shook, Mariah Shook, Daniel Shook, David Shook, Elizabeth Shook, Franklin Shook, Catherine Shook

The story of Adam Shook began in 1812 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1870, Adam Shook resided in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA. Adam Shook married Katherine Christopher, and had children including Catherine Shook, Daniel Shook, David Shook, Elizabeth Louisa Shook, Franklin Shook, Mariah Shook, Susan Shook. Adam Shook passed away in 1876 in Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Adam Shook began in 1812 in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Adam Shook resided in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
  • Adam Shook married Katherine Christopher, and had children including Catherine Shook, Daniel Shook, David Shook, Elizabeth Louisa Shook, Franklin Shook, Mariah Shook, Susan Shook.
  • Adam Shook passed away in 1876 in Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Adam Shook's Ancestors

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Adam Shook
1812–1876
Birth Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Henry Shook
1789–1870
Lincoln Co., North Carolina
Elizabeth Dagenhart
1789–1849
Rowan, North Carolina
Grandparents
Frederick ((Johannes Fredrich Schuk) Shook) Sr
1763–1839
Northampton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary ("Molly") Speigle
1778–1855
Maryland
Johannes (Heinrich "Henry") Dagenhart
1754–1835
Oelshausen, Hessen, Germany
Christina (Anna) Kitchie
1772–1860
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Johanne Schuk
1724–1799
Michael Speagle
1766–1845
Sarah Jarrett
1760–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann (Schuck)
1695–1767
Johannes Sr
1736–1805
Sarah Jarrett
1741–1810
Daniel Jarrett
1725–
Susanna Cheaterena
1725–1798

Adam Shook's Descendants

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Adam Shook (18 August 1812–10 June 1876) m. Katherine Christopher (1820–10 February 1882)
  1. 1. Susan Shook 1834–1916
  2. 2. Mariah Shook 1847–1930
  3. 3. Daniel Shook 1844–1916
  4. 4. David Shook 1852–1915
  5. 5. Elizabeth (Louisa) Shook 1836–1922
  6. 6. Franklin Shook 1854–1919 m. Agline (Rebecca) Owen 1858–1936
    1. 1. Colie (Herbert) Shook 1883–1953
    2. 2. Ralph (Raymon) Shook 1890–1953
    3. 3. Charlie (Arthur) Shook 1892–1978 m. Flossie Clark 1893–1981
      1. 1. Arthur (Julius) Shook 1919–1994
      2. 2. Vertie (Mae) Shook 1916–1977
      3. 3. Flossie (Glendolen) Shook 1921–1922
      4. 4. Charlene (Gladys) Shook 1920–2002
    4. 4. Carrie (Edna) Shook 1896–1967
    5. 5. Ludie (Jane) Shook 1878–1951
  7. 7. Catherine Shook 1849–1933

Adam Shook's Timeline

3 Records

1812
18 August 1812
Birth of Adam Shook in Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 58
Adam Shook resided here in Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1876
10 June 1876
Age 64
Death of Adam Shook in Catawba Co., North Carolina
Catawba Co., North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 August 1812
    Event Place: Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1128; Page: 529A; Family History Library Film: 552627
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Clines, Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1128; Page: 529A; Family History Library Film: 552627

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 June 1876
    Event Place: Catawba Co., North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claremont, Catawba County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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