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James D Shanks 1810–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1810

Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States

Father: Abigail Denham

Mother: James Shanks

Spouse(s): Cynthia Gray

Children(s): Nancy Bell, James Shanks, Ella McVey, Edwin Shanks, William Shanks, Emily Shanks, Adaline Gray, Charles Gray, Alwilda Gray

The story of James D Shanks began in 1810 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA. In 1838, James D Shanks resided in Lowndes, Georgia, USA. In 1850, James D Shanks resided in Lowndes, Georgia, USA. James D Shanks married Cynthia Gray, and had children including Adaline Gray, Alwilda Gray, Charles Gray, Edwin Shanks, Ella C Mcvey, Emily Shanks, James Shanks, Nancy A Bell, William Shanks. James D Shanks passed away in 1860 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of James D Shanks began in 1810 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1838, James D Shanks resided in Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, James D Shanks resided in Lowndes, Georgia, USA.
  • James D Shanks married Cynthia Gray, and had children including Adaline Gray, Alwilda Gray, Charles Gray, Edwin Shanks, Ella C Mcvey, Emily Shanks, James Shanks, Nancy A Bell, William Shanks.
  • James D Shanks passed away in 1860 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Shanks's Ancestors

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James Shanks
1810–1860
Birth Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Abigail Denham
1789–1850
Madison County, Kentucky, USA
James (D) Shanks
1781–1862
Greenbrier County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Elizabeth Parker
1750–1803
North Carolina, United States
Sarah (Ann) Handley
1759–1845
Salem, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hannah Parker
1720–1780
Hugh Parker
1722–1781
Jean Henderson
1734–1829
Archibald Handley
1730–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Shanks's Descendants

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James (D) Shanks (1810–1860) m. Cynthia Gray (1820–Dec. 1869)
  1. 1. Nancy (A) Bell 1843–1873 m. Thomas (W) Bell 1834–1902
    1. 1. Mary (E) Bell 1861–1941 m. Sebron (George Washington) Roberts 1857–1923
      1. 1. Lillie Robert 1884–1958 m. Joseph (Chandler) Roberts 1880–1937
        1. 1. W (C) Raberts 1905–1972 m. Willie (O) Roberts 1906–1997
        2. 2. Mary (M) Lafland 1919– m. Wallace (K) Lafland 1921–
        3. 3. Earl Robert 1917–
        4. 4. Doffadell Robert 1922–
        5. 5. Ossca Robert 1924–
        6. 6. Winnie Caleman 1908–
      2. 2. Thomas (D) Staton 1899–
      3. 3. Mamie (Lee) Parrish 1887–1982
      4. 4. Thomas (Dewey) Staton 1898–1986
      5. 5. Daniel (Russell) Staton 1903–1995
      6. 6. Willie (Byron) Staton 1900–1979
      7. 7. Nola (Emaline) Oldham 1895–1987 m. James (C) Oldham 1884– m. James (C) Oldham 1884–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (J) Bell 1866–1949 m. W (C) Norwood 1863–1947
      1. 1. Clyde Norwood 1904–
      2. 2. Bessie Norwood 1900–1900
      3. 3. Carra (Wilson) Norwood 1897–1978
      4. 4. Cecil (M.) Norwood 1902–1929
    3. 3. Calvin (F) Bell 1868–
    4. 4. Thomas (T) Bell 1869–
  2. 2. James Shanks 1858–
  3. 3. Ella (C.) McVey 1862–1928 m. Wm (H) McVey 1866–
  4. 4. Edwin Shanks 1841–
  5. 5. William Shanks 1847–
  6. 6. Emily Shanks 1848–
  7. 7. Adaline Gray 1847–
  8. 8. Charles Gray 1849–
  9. 9. Alwilda Gray 1856–

James Shanks's Timeline

5 Records

1810
1810
Birth of James D Shanks in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
1838
1838
Age 28
James D Shanks resided here in Lowndes, Georgia, USA
Lowndes, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 40
James D Shanks resided here in Lowndes, Georgia, USA
Lowndes, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 50
Death of James D Shanks in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States
Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States
1870
1870
Age 60
James D Shanks resided here in Falls of Kanawha, Gauley Bridge, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Falls of Kanawha, Gauley Bridge, Fayette, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1838
    Event Place: Lowndes, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Lowndes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Falls of Kanawha, Gauley Bridge, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1826-1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States

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