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Cornelius Kennedy Hanks 1828–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1828

Birth Location: Rensselaer, New York, USA

Death Date: 2 Aug 1908

Death Location: Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA

Father: Joseph Hanks

Mother: Almira Kennedy

Spouse(s): Frances Fruit

Children(s): Cornelius Hanks

The story of Cornelius Kennedy Hanks began in 1828 in Rensselaer, New York, USA. Cornelius Kennedy Hanks married Frances Elizabeth Fruit, and had children including Cornelius Harvey Hanks. Cornelius Kennedy Hanks passed away in 1908 in Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Cornelius Kennedy Hanks began in 1828 in Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • Cornelius Kennedy Hanks married Frances Elizabeth Fruit, and had children including Cornelius Harvey Hanks.
  • Cornelius Kennedy Hanks passed away in 1908 in Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA.

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Cornelius Hanks's Ancestors

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Cornelius Hanks
1828–1908
Birth Place: Rensselaer, New York, USA
Parents
Joseph Hanks
1791–1871
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Almira (Ann) Kennedy
1793–1864
Argyle, Washington, New York, USA
Grandparents
Isaac Hanks
1752–1826
Mansfield City, Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Lois Case
1758–1838
Tolland, Connecticut, USA
Neal Kennedy
1761–1850
Kilmany, Fife, Scotland
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Cornelius Hanks's Descendants

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Cornelius (Kennedy) Hanks (17 Jun 1828–2 Aug 1908) m. Frances (Elizabeth) Fruit (30 Dec 1830–8 Jul 1900)
  1. 1. Cornelius (Harvey) Hanks 1864–1917 m. Nettie (Maud) Tyler 1868–1940
    1. 1. Jerry (June) Hanks 1889–1966 m. Estella (Mae) Shoopman 1893–1964

Cornelius Hanks's Timeline

2 Records

1828
17 Jun 1828
Birth of Cornelius Kennedy Hanks in Rensselaer, New York, USA
Rensselaer, New York, USA
1908
2 Aug 1908
Age 80
Death of Cornelius Kennedy Hanks in Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA
Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1828
    Event Place: Rensselaer, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Hay Springs, Sheridan, Nebraska, USA

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