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Thomas Jefferson Hanks 1803–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1803

Birth Location: Maury County, Tennessee

Death Date: 21 October 1892

Death Location: Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Father: Moses Jr

Mother: Mary Montgomery

Spouse(s): Nancy Johnson, Matilda Fullen

Children(s): Ellender Hanks, Nancy Hanks, Samuel Hanks, Mary Hanks

The story of Thomas Jefferson Hanks began in 1803 in Maury County, Tennessee. In 1840, Thomas Jefferson Hanks resided in Hamilton, Illinois, USA. Thomas Jefferson Hanks married Matilda Elizabeth Fullen, Nancy Johnson, and had children including Ellender Murial Lasverey Hanks, Mary Emaline Hanks, Nancy J Hanks, Samuel Hanks. Thomas Jefferson Hanks passed away in 1892 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Jefferson Hanks began in 1803 in Maury County, Tennessee.
  • In 1840, Thomas Jefferson Hanks resided in Hamilton, Illinois, USA.
  • Thomas Jefferson Hanks married Matilda Elizabeth Fullen, Nancy Johnson, and had children including Ellender Murial Lasverey Hanks, Mary Emaline Hanks, Nancy J Hanks, Samuel Hanks.
  • Thomas Jefferson Hanks passed away in 1892 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Jr
1779–1840
Birth Location: Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
MJ
Mary Montgomery
1775–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina
MM

Spouses(s)

Nancy Johnson
1807–1864
Birth Location: , Hamilton, Illinois, USA
NJ
Matilda Fullen
1807–1864
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
MF

Children(s)

Ellender Hanks
1829–1862
Birth Location: Hamilton County, Illinois, USA
EH
Nancy Hanks
1830–1868
Birth Location: Illinois
NH
Samuel Hanks
1834–
Birth Location: Hamilton, Illinois, USA
SH
Mary Hanks
1832–1874
Birth Location: Dahlgren, Hamilton, Illinois, USA
MH

Thomas Hanks's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Hanks
1803–1892
Birth Place: Maury County, Tennessee
Parents
Moses Hanks Jr
1779–1840
Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
Mary ("Hanks") Montgomery
1775–1850
North Carolina
Grandparents
Moses (Hanks) Sr
1746–1831
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Agatha Dodson
1749–1831
Halifax, Halifax, Virginia
William (E.) Montgomery
1727–1796
Antrim, Antrim, , Ireland
Hanna (Jane) Patterson
1736–1813
Drumore (Little Britain Twnshp), Lancaster Co, PA
Great-Grandparents
Luke Hanks
1684–
Elizabeth
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Hanks's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Jefferson) Hanks (1803–21 October 1892) m. Nancy Johnson (1807–18 December 1864) m. Matilda (Elizabeth) Fullen (9 January 1807–18 December 1864)
  1. 1. Ellender (Murial Lasverey) Hanks 1829–1862 m. Moses (Franklin) Lowry 1828–1877
    1. 1. Elizabeth (A.) Lowry 1858–1889 m. Thomas (Riley) Cook 1857–1903
      1. 1. Robert (Frank) Cook 1881–1968 m. Blanch Wooldige 1882–
        1. 1. Anna Cook 1913–
        2. 2. Edith Cook 1910–
        3. 3. Hilery Cook 1904–
        4. 4. Euel Cook 1907–1931 m. Pearl 1916–
        5. 5. Francis (Franklin) Cook 1914–1974
      2. 2. Thomas (Riley Cook) Jr 1882–
      3. 3. Minnie (M) Cook 1891–1991 m. Harvey (A) Gustin 1883–1978
        1. 1. Rena Gustin 1913–2004
        2. 2. Almond Gustin 1916–2004
        3. 3. Lela (Jean) Gustin 1921–2004
      4. 4. John (Henry) Cook 1893–
      5. 5. Pearl ("Pearly") Cook 1896–1964
      6. 6. Mamie Cook 1899–
      7. 7. Anne Cook –1930
      8. 8. Mary (Cook) Carlisle 1889–1930 m. George (Washington) Carlisle 1885–1975 m. Mary (Carlisle Pf) Risco 1887–1955
        1. 1. Nellie (Colleen) Carlisle 1931– m. Oscar (Lonnie) Gilkey 1928–1990
        2. 2. Retha (Rose) Carlisle 1909–1993 m. William (Bloomfield "Bill") Walker 1900–1973
        3. 3. Ida (Ruth) Carlisle 1911–1936 m. Ray (Wilbur) Martin 1909–1998
        4. 4. Gustie (H) Carlisle 1907–1973 m. Robert (Clopha) Shaw 1897–1970
        5. 5. Lewis (Robert) Carlisle 1912–1939 m. Sybol (Aurora Ray) (McGill) 1917–2007
        6. 6. George (Theodore (Shorty)) Carlisle 1914–1951 m. Annie (Juanita) McCarty 1914–1984
        7. 7. Flora (Beatrice) Carlisle 1916–2009 m. Isaac (Benjamin) Stoner 1913–1999
        8. 8. Charles (Ellis (Buck)) Carlisle 1919–1962 m. Pauline (C) Sumner 1921–1994 m. Daisy (A) Steele 1919–
        9. 9. Helen (Lucille) Carlisle 1921–1991 m. Lloyd (Ronnie) Summers 1910–1968
        10. 10. Chloe (Louise) Carlisle 1924–2002 m. Dane Ratliff 1920–1999
        11. 11. Sevilla Carlisle 1928–2006 m. Carl (Junior) Hardin 1926–2011
        12. 12. James (Edward) Carlisle 1924–1924
    2. 2. Mariah (Elizabeth) Lowery 1852–1889
    3. 3. Harriet (Elizabeth) Lowery 1852–1934
    4. 4. Lafayette Lowery 1855–1900
    5. 5. Sarah (E.) Lowery 1851–1934
    6. 6. Rachel (C.) Lowery 1849–1920
    7. 7. Mary (Jane) Lowry 1847–1865
    8. 8. Gilliagan (A.) Lowery 1858–1860
  2. 2. Nancy (J) Hanks 1830–1868
  3. 3. Samuel Hanks 1834–
  4. 4. Mary (Emaline) Hanks 1832–1874 m. David (H) Lowry 1829–1895
    1. 1. Mary (Angeline) Lowry 1865–1926
    2. 2. Gelaney (Elizabeth) Lowry 1863–1931
    3. 3. William (Jefferson) Lowry 1852–1916
    4. 4. Melissa (Ellen "Laney") Lowry 1854–1918
    5. 5. John (L) Lowry 1850–1935
    6. 6. Catherine (Emmalee (Emma Catherine) "Hogue") Lowry 1870–1904
    7. 7. Padain (Paliese) Lowry 1859–1918
    8. 8. David (Alexander) Lowry 1856–1936
    9. 9. Willis (Allen) Lowry 1860–1945
    10. 10. Adolphus (Agustus) Lowry 1867–1951
    11. 11. Charles (A.) Lowry 1859–
    12. 12. Addie Lowry 1858–
    13. 13. Nathaniel Lowry 1869–
    14. 14. Jane Lowry 1867–
    15. 15. Sarah Lowery 1845–
    16. 16. William (B.) Lowry 1863–
    17. 17. George (Washington) Lowry 1853–1935
    18. 18. David (E.) Lowry 1873–
    19. 19. Almiry Lowry 1866–

Thomas Hanks's Timeline

7 Records

1803
1803
Birth of Thomas Jefferson Hanks in Maury County, Tennessee
Maury County, Tennessee
1826
30 Oct 1826
Age 23
Thomas Jefferson Hanks was married in Hamilton, Illinois
Hamilton, Illinois
1840
1840
Age 37
Thomas Jefferson Hanks resided here in Hamilton, Illinois, USA
Hamilton, Illinois, USA
1844
25 Sep 1844
Age 41
Thomas Jefferson Hanks was married in Montgomery, Indiana
Montgomery, Indiana
1855
3 Jul 1855
Age 52
Thomas Jefferson Hanks resided here in Township 3, White, Illinois, USA
Township 3, White, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 57
Thomas Jefferson Hanks resided here in Township 4 S Range 2 E, Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 4 S Range 2 E, Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1892
21 October 1892
Age 89
Death of Thomas Jefferson Hanks in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois
Paris, Edgar County, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1803
    Event Place: Maury County, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1826
    Event Place: Hamilton, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois Marriages, 1790-1860

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1844
    Event Place: Montgomery, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hamilton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hamilton, Illinois; Roll: 60; Page: 149; Family History Library Film: 0007642

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1855
    Event Place: Township 3, White, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1855; Archive Collection Number: 103.008; Roll Number: 2196; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Mount Vernon, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 4 S Range 2 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M653_187; Page: 1098; Family History Library Film: 803187

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1928
    Event Place: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Gazette - 26 Oct 1928 - Page 9, Obituary for Lincoln (Aged 81) 26 Oct 1928

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 October 1892
    Event Place: Paris, Edgar County, Illinois
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