YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mary A Catherine Shanks 1833–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1833

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 28 Oct 1917

Death Location: Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Matthew Shanks

Mother: Elizabeth Nicholson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Mary A Catherine Shanks was born in 1833 in Virginia, the child of Matthew M Shanks And Elizabeth E Nicholson. Mary A Catherine Shanks passed away in 1917 in Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Mary Shanks
MS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Mary A Catherine Shanks was born in 1833 in Virginia, the child of Matthew M Shanks And Elizabeth E Nicholson.
  • Mary A Catherine Shanks passed away in 1917 in Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Shanks's Ancestors

Self
Mary Shanks
1833–1917
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Matthew M. Shanks
1783–1859
Hampshire, West Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (E.) Nicholson
1800–
Pennsylvania, 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

Mary Shanks's Timeline

5 Records

1833
19 May 1833
Birth of Mary A Catherine Shanks in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1833
19 May 1833
Birth of Mary A Catherine Shanks in Mannington Marion, West Virginia, USA
Mannington Marion, West Virginia, USA
1833
19 May 1833
Birth of Mary A Catherine Shanks in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 17
Mary A Catherine Shanks resided here in Logan, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
Logan, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
1917
28 Oct 1917
Age 84
Death of Mary A Catherine Shanks in Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States of America
Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1833
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1833
    Event Place: Mannington Marion, West Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1833
    Event Place: Virginia

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Logan, Auglaize, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1917
    Event Place: Aurora, Kane, Illinois, United States of America

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE