YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Nancy Hanks 1784–1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1784

Birth Location: Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 7 Oct 1818

Death Location: Nancy Hanks Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Spencer, Indiana, USA

Father: James Hanks

Mother: Lucy Shipley

Spouse(s): Thomas Lincoln

Children(s): Abraham Lincoln

Nancy Hanks was born in 1784 in Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States, the child of James Abraham Hanks And Lucy Shipley. Nancy Hanks married Thomas Herring Lincoln, and had children including Abraham Lincoln. Nancy Hanks passed away in 1818 in Nancy Hanks Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Spencer, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Nancy Hanks
NH

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:
A
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

  • Nancy Hanks was born in 1784 in Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States, the child of James Abraham Hanks And Lucy Shipley.
  • Nancy Hanks married Thomas Herring Lincoln, and had children including Abraham Lincoln.
  • Nancy Hanks passed away in 1818 in Nancy Hanks Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Spencer, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy Hanks's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Hanks
1784–1818
Birth Place: Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
Parents
James Abraham Hanks
1760–1810
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Lucy Shipley
1765–1825
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Hanks
1725–1793
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Ann) Lee
1728–1794
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Lee
1704–1764
Mary Thornton
1706–1764
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lee
1682–1735
Dorothy Taylor
1681–1754

Nancy Hanks's Descendants

1.
NH
Nancy Hanks (5 Feb 1784–7 Oct 1818) m. Thomas (Herring) Lincoln (6 Jan 1778–17 Jan 1851)
  1. 1. Abraham Lincoln 1809–1865 m. Mary (Ann) Todd 1818–1882
    1. 1. Edward (Baker"Eddie") Lincoln 1846–1850
    2. 2. Tad Lincoln 1853–1871
    3. 3. Willie Lincoln 1850–1862
    4. 4. Robert (Todd) Lincoln 1843–1926 m. Mary (Eunice) Harlan 1846–1937
      1. 1. Mamie Lincoln 1869–1938
      2. 2. Jack Lincoln 1873–1890
      3. 3. Jessie (Harlan) Lincoln 1875–1948 m. Warren (Wallace) Beckwith 1873–1955 m. Robert (John) Randolph 1875–1952
        1. 1. Mary (Lincoln Peggy) Randolph 1898–1975 m. Frank (Edward) Johnson 1885–1954
        2. 2. Beckwith 1901–1901
        3. 3. Buddy Beckwith 1904–1985 m. Hazel (Frances) Holland 1899–1966 m. Margaret (Hogan) Fristoe 1921–2009
        4. 4. Robert (Schermerhorn) Randolph 1911–1993
    5. 5. Mary Lincoln 1845–1845

Nancy Hanks's Timeline

12 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Nancy Hanks
None
1784
5 Feb 1784
Birth of Nancy Hanks in Hampshire County, Virginia, USA now Mineral County, West Virgini
Hampshire County, Virginia, USA now Mineral County, West Virgini
1784
5 Feb 1784
Birth of Nancy Hanks in Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
1784
5 Feb 1784
Birth of Nancy Hanks in Storm, Campbell, Virginia
Storm, Campbell, Virginia
1784
5 Feb 1784
Birth of Nancy Hanks in Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
1808
8 Oct 1808
Age 24
Nancy Hanks was baptized in Brock's Gap, Fulks Run, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Brock's Gap, Fulks Run, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
1818
1818
Age 34
Death of Nancy Hanks
None
1818
5 Oct 1818
Age 34
Death of Nancy Hanks in Gentryville Area, Spencer, Indiana, United States
Gentryville Area, Spencer, Indiana, United States
1818
5 Oct 1818
Age 34
Death of Nancy Hanks in Gentryville, Spencer, Indiana, United States
Gentryville, Spencer, Indiana, United States
1818
5 Oct 1818
Age 34
Death of Nancy Hanks in Little Pigeon Creek, Spencer, Indiana
Little Pigeon Creek, Spencer, Indiana
1818
5 Oct 1818
Age 34
Death of Nancy Hanks in Gentryville, Spencer, Indiana, United States
Gentryville, Spencer, Indiana, United States
1818
7 Oct 1818
Age 34
Burial of Nancy Hanks in Nancy Hanks Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Spencer, Indiana, USA
Nancy Hanks Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Spencer, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1784
    Event Place: Hampshire County, Virginia, USA now Mineral County, West Virgini

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1784
    Event Place: Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Birth year: 1783; Birth city: Campbell Co Or Richmond Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Source number: 6133.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RB1.
    [3] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Amelia; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Nr MT Storm; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1784
    Event Place: Storm, Campbell, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1784
    Event Place: Amelia, Amelia, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Birth year: 1783; Birth city: Campbell Co Or Richmond Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Source number: 6133.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: RB1.
    [3] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Amelia; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Nr MT Storm; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1818

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Gentryville Area, Spencer, Indiana, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Gentryville, Spencer, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Birth year: 1783; Birth city: Campbell Co Or Richmond Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Amelia; Birth state: VA.
    [3] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Nr MT Storm; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Campbell Co; Birth state: KY.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Little Pigeon Creek, Spencer, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Gentryville, Spencer, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Birth year: 1783; Birth city: Campbell Co Or Richmond Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Amelia; Birth state: VA.
    [3] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Nr MT Storm; Birth state: VA.
    [4] Birth year: 1784; Birth city: Campbell Co; Birth state: KY.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lincoln City, Spencer County, Indiana, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1808
    Event Place: Brock's Gap, Fulks Run, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1818
    Event Place: Nancy Hanks Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, Lincoln City, Spencer, Indiana, USA

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