THE SHANK FAMILY
JACOB SHANK AND JEMIMA COMPTON
Jacob Shank was born about 1775 in Maryland, and died June 8, 1866, in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., PA. He married (1) Jemima Compton, she was born abt 1780, and died bet. 1832-1840, (2) Elizabeth Kanz, she was born abt 1816 in Germany, and died in 1886. This is part of Broderbund's FTM #4837.
The children of Jacob Shank and Jemima Compton are:
Charles*, (1802-1879), m. Susanna Unnamed.
Lewis*, (1804-1882), m. Anna Lehman.
Joshua*, (1808-1892), m. Elizabeth Wissinger.
William*, (11805-1860), m. Susanna Wissinger.
George*, (1807-?), m. Mary Stull.
Mary J.*, (1815-?), m. Jacob Wissinger.
Catherine, (1832-1910), m. Mr. Fuller.
The children of Jacob Shank and Elizabeth Kanz are:
Susanna*, (1842-?) m. George W. Lydick.
Jacob L.*, (1843-1921), m. Mary J. Stahl.
Rachel*, (1849-?), m. Daniel Henry.
Sarah E.*, (1852-1881), m. George W. Stahl.
2ND GENERATION
CHARLES SHANK AND SUSANNA UNNAMED
Charles Shank ( Jacob ) was born about 1802 in Maryland, and died about 1879. He married Susanna Unnamed.
Their children are:
Mary, (?-?), m. George Hadden.
Jacob, (1822-?), m. Susanna Wissinger.
Andrew, (1823-?), m. Ms. Hunter.
Lewis, (1826-?), m. (1) Nancy Brown, (2) Jane Grove.
John C.*, (1827-?), m. Rebecca Unnamed.
Ann M.*, (1836-?), m. Josiah Jones.
Elizabeth, (1845-?).
2ND GENERATION
LEWIS SHANK AND ANNA LEHMAN
Lewis Shank ( Jacob ) was born 1804 in Maryland, and died May 17, 1882 in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., PA. he married Anna Lehman, d/o John Lehman. She was born abt 1809, and died August 27, 1896.
Their children are:
Henry, (1827-?0, m. Esther Unnamed.
Jacob L., (1829-1910), m. Mary Fyock.
Christopher, (1831-?).
Joseph, (1833-1922), m. Emma R. Stophel.
Andrew, (1845-1885), m. Mary A. Sickenberger.
William, (abt 1849-?).
Peter, (abt 1852-?).
Charles, (abt 1855-?).
2ND GENERATION
JOSHUA SHANK AND ELIZABETH WISSINGER
Joshua Shank ( Jacob ) was born September, 1808 in Sumerset City, PA, and died in 1892. He married Elizabeth Wissinger.
Their children are:
Levi*, (1832-1909), m. Martha M. Lydick.
Sarah, (1835-?0, m. Martin Pott.
Eva G.*, (1838-1905), m. Josiah Gibson.
Catherine, (1840-?).
Daniel, (1841-1890), m. Amanda Detwiler.
William, (1843-?).
Elizabeth, (1845-1900), m. Irwin Lydick.
Joshua W., (1848-1911), m. Mary C. Houck.
Mary A., (1852-1930), m. William Lydick.
Barbara E., (1858-?), m. Lowry F. Strong.
2ND GENERATION
WILLIAM SHANK AND SUSANNA WISSINGER
William Shank ( Jacob ) was born abt 1805 in Maryland, and died in 1860. He married Susanna Wissinger.
Their children are:
Rachel, (?-?).
John, (abt 1829-?), m. Rachel Costlow.
Barbara, (abt 1832-?), m. Daniel Stull.
Esther, (abt 1834-?), m. Frederick Emeigh.
Lewis, (1836-?), m. Laura Stull.
Jacob, (1838-1926), m. Mary A. Stull.
Samuel, (1842-?), m. Susan Miller.
Sarah, (abt 1846-?), m. Adam Fulmer.
2ND GENERATION
GEORGE SHANK AND MARY STULL
George Shank ( Jacob ), was born 1807. He married Mary Stull.
Their children are:
William A., (1838-?).
Elizabeth I., (1846-?).
Joseph W., (1846-?).
Daniel*, (1852-?), m. Anna C. Unnamed.
Hiram*, (1853-?), m. Marth Unnamed.
Sarah, (1856-?).
2ND GENERATION
MARY J. SHANK AND JACOB WISSINGER
Mary Jane "Polly" Shank ( Jacob ) was born 1815 in PA. She married Jacob Wissinger. He was born abt 1815.
Their children are:
Catherine, (abt 1835-?0.
Margaret, (abt 1837-?).
2ND GENERATION
SUSANNA SHANK AND GEORGE W. LYDICK
Susanna Shank ( Jacob ) was born 1841 in PA, and died in 1918. She married George Washington Lydick, s/o Abraham Lydick and Nancy Adams. He was born 1842, and died 1915.
Their children are:
Elmira E., (1866-1938), m. William Duncan.
Abraham W., (abt 1869-1941), m. Emma Munshower.
Archie C., (abt 1875-?), m. Mary E. Hudson.
Clara B., (1875-1947), m. Harry B. Faith.
Myrtle I., (1884-?).
2ND GENERATION
JACOB L. SHANK AND MARY J. STAHL
Jacob L. Shank ( Jacob ) was born October 22, 1843 in PA, and died August 1, 1921 in White Twp., Indiana Co., PA. He married Mary Jane Stahl.
Their children are:
Benjamin, (?-?), m. Carrie B. Mikesell.
Andrew L., (1868-1934), m. Clara M. Helman.
Effie E., (1870-abt 1935), m. James A. Palmer.
William M., (1871-?).
Albert E. F., (1873-1904).
Emma E., (1875-1955), m. W. Silas Mosher.
Charles G., (1877-1912), m. Minnie A. Kinter.
Mayne J., (abt 1879-?0, m. Obadiah Fry.
Jacob B., (1881-1963), m. Lavina G. Stover.
Stella C., (1885-?0, m. Luther E. Lewis.
2ND GENERATION
RACHEL SHANK AND DANIEL HENRY, Jr.
Rachel Shank ( Jacob ) was born May 21, 1849 in Cherryhill Twp., Indiana Co., PA. She married Daniel Henry, Jr.
Their children are:
Elizabeth, (?-?), m. Samuel Wenzel.
Laura, (?-?).
Emma, (?-?).
Ellsworth, (?-?).
Sherman, (?-?).
Sheridan, (?-?).
Crissie, (?-?), m. Clifford Stiffler.
Infant, (?-?).
Franklin, (1888-1914), m. Edna Crawford.
2ND GENERATION
SARAH E. SHANK AND GEORGE W. STAHL
Sarah E. Shank ( Jacob ) was born 1852, and died September 5, 1881. She married George Washington Stahl.
Their children are:
David W., (1873-1942).
Summer A., (1881-1957), m. Lulu S. Unnamed.
Charles E., (1874-1926), m. Lizzie K. Love.
3RD GENERATION
Descendants of Charles and Susanna Shank
JOHN C. SHANK AND REBECCA UNNAMED
John Charles Shank ( Charles, Jacob ) was born 1827, and died in Deckers Point, PA. He married Rebecca Unnamed.
Their children are:
Jane, (1853-?).
Rebecca, (1854-?).
John, (1855-?),
Henry, (1858-?).
William, (1860-?).
3RD GENERATION
ANN M. SHANK AND JOSIAH JONES
Ann Margaret Shank ( Charles, Jacob ) was born about 1836. She married Josiah Jones.
A child of theirs is:
Susan A., (1864-?).
3RD GENERATION
LEVI SHANK AND MARTHA M. LYDICK
Levi Shank ( Joshua, Jacob ) was born September 14, 1832, in Cambria Co., PA, and died September 23, 1909 in Diamondville, PA. He married Martha M. Lydick, the daughter of Abraham Lydick and Nancy Adams.
Their children are:
Harvey, (1862-1947), m. Lucinda Houck.
Nancy, (1866-1943), m. Lemuel Myers.
Jane, (?-?), m. Walter Myers.
Savilla, (1873-1894).
Arrie, (?-?), m. Walter Mire.
Sherman, (?-?), m. Carrie Wires.
Minnie, (?-?).
3RD GENERATION
EVA G. SHANK AND JOSIAH GIBSON
Eva G. Shank ( Joshua, Jacob ) was born about 1838, and died after 1905. She married Josiah Gibson, the son of Samuel A. Gibson and Mary Stewart.
Their children are:
Ezekiel S.*, (1858-1921), m. Sarah B. Evans.
James A.*, (1860-1934), m. Johanna Donahue.
Mary E., (1861-1935), m. F. D. Donahue.
Margaret*, (1866-?), m. James N. Houck.
Emily, (1869-1891), m. L. E. Buterbaugh.
Joshua M.*, (1873-1958), m. Lillian Meekins.
Minnie B., (1876-1951), m. E. Linus Buterbaugh.
3RD GENERATION
DANIEL AND ANNA C. SHANK
Daniel Shank ( George, Jacob ), married Anna C. Unnamed.
Their children are:
Lewis, (1874-?).
Benjamin, (1875-?).
Mary E., (1880-?).
Charles, (1889-?).
John H., (1892-?).
Alice, (1894-?), m. William H. Ott.
Gustau, (1898-?).
Sarah, (1911-?).
3RD GENERATION
HIRAM AND MARTHA SHANK
Hiram Shank, ( George, Jacob ), married Martha Unnamed.
Their children are:
Jacob. G., (1871-?).
Hannah M., (1875-?).
Sarah J., (1878-?).
George E., (1879-?), m. Hannah Graham
Susan E., (1884-?), m. William F. McLoy
Alice M., (1886-?).
4TH GENERATION
Descendants of Ann M. Shank and Josiah Jones
SUSAN A. SHANK AND WILLIAM R. LYDICK
Susan Amanda Shank ( Ann M. Shank, Charles, Jacob ) was born in 1864. She married William Robert Lydick.
A child of theirs is
Clark H.*, (1890-?).