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John P C Shank 1826–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jun 1826

Birth Location: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 23 January 1901

Death Location: Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Michael Shanks

Mother: Martha Cleaver

Spouse(s): Hulda Hearn, Deborah Wilson, Magdalena Oswalt

Children(s): Cassius Shanks, John Shanks, Hannah Shanks, W. Shanks, James Shanks

John P C Shank was born in 1826 in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA, the child of Michael Hall Shanks And Martha Beeson Cleaver. John P C Shank married Deborah Jane Wilson, Hulda Hearn, Ind Shanks, Magdalena M Oswalt, and had children including Cassius Marcellus Clay Shanks, Hannah Helen Shanks, James B Shanks, John Charles Michael Shanks, W Topen Shanks. John P C Shank passed away in 1901 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John P C Shank was born in 1826 in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA, the child of Michael Hall Shanks And Martha Beeson Cleaver.
  • John P C Shank married Deborah Jane Wilson, Hulda Hearn, Ind Shanks, Magdalena M Oswalt, and had children including Cassius Marcellus Clay Shanks, Hannah Helen Shanks, James B Shanks, John Charles Michael Shanks, W Topen Shanks.
  • John P C Shank passed away in 1901 in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Shank's Ancestors

Self
John Shank
1826–1901
Birth Place: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Michael Hall Shanks
1782–1867
Hampshire County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Beeson) Cleaver
1800–1879
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Archibald (Joseph (Shanklin)) SHANKS
1750–1834
Down, Down, Ireland
Catherine (Jane) Garland
1760–1838
Down, Down, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Samuell Shanks
1720–1806
Sarah Rapier
1726–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Shanks
1700–
Margaret Meghie
1700–1737
Richard II
1700–1752
Teresita Thompson
1713–1771

John Shank's Descendants

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John (P C) Shank (17 Jun 1826–23 January 1901) m. Hulda Hearn (9 Aug 1832–Oct 24, 1885) m. Deborah (Jane) Wilson (–2 MAR 1852) m. Magdalena (M.) Oswalt (12 JUN 1851–29 MAY 1933)
  1. 1. Cassius (Marcellus Clay) Shanks 1860–1922 m. Agnes (F) Hidy 1867–1938
    1. 1. Cassius (Nathan Clay) Shanks 1896–1931 m. Pearl (L) Webb 1898–1973
      1. 1. Christian (Norman Clay) Shanks 1921–1999 m. Daisy (Marie) Spencer 1924–1970 m. Alfretta (Day) Adkins 1946–2008
        1. 1. Norman (Leroy Shanks) I 1944–1989 m. Hennigan 1951–2025
      2. 2. Cassius (Eugene) Shanks 1932–2004 m. Verda (Ann) Miller 1935–2015
      3. 3. James (William) Shanks 1923–1974
      4. 4. Guy (Lucas) Shanks 1926–2003 m. Dorothy (Jean) Stewart 1928–2018
      5. 5. James (William) Shanks 1923–1974
    2. 2. Iris (F. G.) Shanks 1907–1992
    3. 3. Ethel (C) Shanks 1888–1952 m. Rudolph (Sprankle) Bloom 1881–1965
  2. 2. John (Charles Michael) Shanks 1857–1917 m. Jessie (E) Crowell 1862–1884 m. Luella (E) Oswalt 1866–1932 m. Cora (M.) Shanks 1879–1928
    1. 1. Leo (Pink) Shanks 1895–1978
    2. 2. Helen (Inez) Shanks 1895–1895
  3. 3. Hannah (Helen) Shanks 1851–1893 m. Ralph (Cowgill Wilson) Jr. 1847–1934
    1. 1. Charles (M.) Wilson 1874–1937
    2. 2. Jessie (Pearl) Wilson 1879–1948
    3. 3. Stanley (Keck) Wilson 1886–1939
    4. 4. Chauncey (Boyd) Wilson 1886–1955
    5. 5. Bayard (S.) Wilson 1881–1931
    6. 6. Hasseltine (C) Wilson 1889–1966
  4. 4. W. (Topen) Shanks 1894–1919
  5. 5. James (B) Shanks 1860–

John Shank's Timeline

20 Records

1826
17 Jun 1826
Birth of John P C Shank in Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
1850
11 AUG 1850
Age 24
John P C Shank was married In Jay Co., IN, USA
Jay Co., IN, USA
1850
11 Aug 1850
Age 24
John P C Shank was married In Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
1850
1850
Age 24
John P C Shank resided here in Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
1852
31 Oct 1852
Age 26
John P C Shank was married in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1852
31 Oct 1852
Age 26
John P C Shank was married In Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
John P C Shank resided here in Wayne, Jay Court House, Jay, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Jay Court House, Jay, Indiana, USA
1861
1861-1865
Age 35
John P C Shank resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1862
1862
Age 36
John P C Shank resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 37
John P C Shank resided here in Indiana, United States
Indiana, United States
1868
21 Oct 1868
Age 42
John P C Shank resided here in Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
1869
30 Sep 1869
Age 43
John P C Shank resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 44
John P C Shank resided here in Wayne, Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
Wayne, Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
1880
21 Aug 1880
Age 54
John P C Shank resided here in Muncie, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Indiana, USA
1886
31 Aug 1886
Age 60
John P C Shank was married In Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
John P C Shank resided here in Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
1901
22 Jan 1901
Age 75
Death of John P C Shank in Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
1901
23 Jan 1901
Age 75
Death of John P C Shank in Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
1901
23 Jan 1901
Age 75
Death of John P C Shank in Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
1901
23 January 1901
Age 75
Death of John P C Shank in Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1826
    Event Place: Martinsburg, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005
    [2] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [4] American Civil War General Officers
    [5] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 4197205
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1941, Works Progress Administration; Index to Marriage Records: Indiana Works Progress Administration, 1938-1940; Series Title: Jay County, Indiana;index to Supplemental Records Marriage Transcript W. P. A Original Record Located County Clerks Offi; Book: MT-1
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Portland, Jay, Indiana; Roll: 380; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0075
    [10] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wayne, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M653_269; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 8032
    [11] Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
    [12] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Portland, Jay, Indiana; Roll: 153; Page: 280b
    [13] Indiana, U.S., CIVIL War Soldier Database Index
    [14] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [15] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [16] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1901; Roll: 06
    [17] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 AUG 1850
    Event Place: Jay Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1850
    Event Place: Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1852
    Event Place: Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1852
    Event Place: Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1886
    Event Place: Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Portland, Jay, Indiana; Roll: 153; Page: 280b

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wayne, Jay Court House, Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Wayne, Jay, Indiana; Roll: M653_269; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 8032

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861-1865
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: History of the Seventh Indiana Cavalry Volunteers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Indiana, 1862-1866; Series: M765; Roll: 40; Description: District 11; Annual Lists; 1862; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Revenue Service, 1
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Indiana, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1868
    Event Place: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Wheeling Daily Register; Publication Date: 21 Oct 1868; Publication Place: Wheeling, West Virginia, USA; &terms=John_Peter_Cleaver_Shanks

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1869
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wayne, Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1880
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Muncie Daily Times; Publication Date: 21 Aug 1880; Publication Place: Muncie, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Portland, Jay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Portland, Jay, Indiana; Roll: 380; Page: 27; Enumeration District: 0075

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005
    [2] U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jay Court House, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-2005
    [2] U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [4] American Civil War General Officers
    [5] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 4197205
    [6] Indiana, U.S., WPA Death Index, 1882-1920
    [7] U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1901; Roll: 06
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Portland, Jay Co., IN, USA

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 January 1901
    Event Place: Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1861-1904, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General; Record Group Number: 92; Series Number: M1845
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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