Descendants of Benjamin HANKS & Rebecca BARTON
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1. B
ENJAMIN4 HANKS (WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 14 Jun 1779 in Loudon Co. VA, and died 12 Oct 1822 in Bedford Co. PA. He married REBECCA BARTON Dec 1803 in Bedford Co. PA, daughter of ELIJAH BARTON and MARY BARTON. She was born 12 May 1783 in Amwell Twp. Hunterdon Co. NJ1, and died 21 Jan 1875 in Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA2.Generation No. 2
2. LABAN5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 29 Aug 1805 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 26 Apr 1875 in Bedford Co. PA9. He married REBECCA ANDREWS. She was born 10 Apr 1812, and died 25 Sep 1891.
Notes for LABAN HANKS:
1840 PA Census: Bedford Co. West Providence Twp. p. 254
Series M704, roll 445
Laban BANK*
Males: 1 [<5]; 1 [5-10]; 1 [30-40]
Females: 1 [<5]; 1 [5-10]; 1 [20-30]
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1850 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 129
Series M432, roll 751
Labin HANKS, 45, Farmer, $1500, Pa.
Rebecca, 38
Benjamin, 17; Minerva, 16; Mordecai, 13; William, 9; David, 6; Permelia, 6; Johnston, 2
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1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 388
Series M653, roll 1072
Laban HANKS, 54 M, Farmer, $1500/$300, b. PA
Rebecca, 47 F
William, 17 M; Fletcher & Jane, 16, twins
Johnson, 11 M; Monroe, 8 M
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1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 579
Series M593, roll 1304
Laben HANKS, 64, Farmer, 2000/1000, Pa.
Rebecca, 52, Keeps House
Johnson, 22, Farm Laborer; Monroe, 16, Farm Laborer
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HISTORY OF BEDFORD, SOMERSET AND FULTON COUNTIES, PENNSYLVANIA; Chicago: Waterman, Watkins & Co., 1884:
p. 386: "Laban Hanks settled in Monroe township in 1830. He served as justice of the peace sixteen years. He was married to Rebecca Andrews, and was the father of ten children, five of whom are living. Mr. Hanks died in 1875. His son, W.H. Hanks, has been keeping hotel in Clearville since 1881. W.H. Hanks served in the late war during two terms of enlistment, and was wounded in the service."
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Children of LABAN HANKS and REBECCA ANDREWS are:
11. i. BENJAMIN A.6 HANKS, b. 6 Dec 1832; d. 15 Sep 1864, Andersonville Prison, Georgia.
ii. MINERVA HANKS, b. 5 Oct 1834; m. JESSE O'NEAL, 29 Oct 1857, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA10; b. ca 183411.
iii. SAMUEL F. HANKS, b. 15 Dec 1836; d. died young.
iv. MORDECAI H. HANKS, b. 28 Apr 1838.
v. MARY E. HANKS, b. 26 Feb 1840; d. 26 Feb 1840.
12. vi. WILLIAM H. HANKS, b. 30 May 1842; d. 22 Oct 1886.
13. vii. PERMELIA JANE HANKS, b. 8 Jul 1844.
viii. DAVID FLETCHER HANKS, b. 8 Jul 184411.
ix. WINFIELD HANKS, b. 8 Jan 1848.
14. x. SILAS MONROE HANKS, b. 21 Sep 1854; d. 29 Oct 1898.
xi. EMMA M. HANKS, b. 28 Jul 1857; d. 28 Jul 1857.
3. JOHN5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 15 Nov 1806 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 5 Jul 1876 in Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA12. He married MARY FRAZEY 16 Sep 183213, daughter of JOHN FRAZEY and RACHEL BARTON. She was born 6 Jan 181414, and died 25 Aug 189015.
Notes for JOHN HANKS:
1840 PA Census: Bedford Co. East Providence Twp. p. 251
Series M704, roll 445
John HANKS
Males: 2 [<5]; 3 [5-10]; 1 [30-40]
Females: 1 [30-40]
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1850 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. family 27
Series M432, roll 783
John HANKS, 45, Farmer
Mary, 39
Nelson, 16, Laborer; Benson, 15, Laborer; Mahlon, 14
Thomas J., 10; Thomson, 8; Luemma, 6; Jemima, 4
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1860 PA Census: Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. p. 96
Series M653, roll 1113
John HANKS, 54, Farmer, $1800/600
Mary, 48
Nelson, 26, Carpenter; Benson, 24, Farmer
T. Jefferson, 21; Thompson, 20; Louisa, 16; Jemima, 14
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1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Emmaville P.O. p. 13
Series M593, roll 1347
John HANKS, 63, Farmer, 1850/1150, Pa.
Mary, 57, Keeping house
Benson, 30, Farmer
Philip Lenpart?, 14, Laborer
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Will Abstract of Hanks, John, 1876, v. 1, p. 410, Fulton Co. PA
· Brush Creek Twp.
· my beloved wife Mary Hanks 1/3 of crops
· my son Benson Hanks the farm over the creek adjoining Bartley Layton on the West, William Hanks on the South, Widow Seigle on the East, containing about 72 acres.
· my son Mahlon Hanks or his heirs $300
· my son Thompson Hanks or his heirs $400
· my daughter Leuemma Garlick a tract known as the Dillen tract adjoining Anthony Spade on the north and Abram Garlick valued at $400
· also to her son John Garlick the tract known as the Nelson Hanks tract adjoining Abram Garlick
· my daughter Jamimah Messersmith $174
· my esteemed friend Bartley Hanks and Oliver Furney executors
· signed XXX day of XXXXX A.D. 1876
· witness: Samuel Roberts
· proven 22 July 1876
· witnesses: Abm Ensley, Timothy Hixson
· . . . personally came Bartley Hanks, who. . . deposes and says that John Hanks, the testator. . . late of Brush Creek Township, deceased, died on Wednesday the 5th day of July A.D. 1876, about five o'clock in the forenoon.
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McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, Fulton Co. PA
JOHN HANKS / died / July 5, 1876: / aged / 69 ys. 7 ms. 20 ds.
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MARY / Wife of / JOHN HANKS / DIED / Aug. 25, 1890. / AGED / 76 ys. 7 ms. 19 ds.
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Notes for MARY FRAZEY:
1880 PA Census: Fulton County, Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/19/28
Series T9, roll 1133
George MESSERSMITH, 34, Farmer
Jemima, 34, Wife, Keeping house
Harry G., 9, son; Mary V., 8, dau; Ida V., 7, dau; John N., 4, son
Oliver W., 2, son; Nathan, 1/12, May, son
Mary HANKS, 66, Mother-in-law, staying with friend, Dyspepsia
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Children of JOHN HANKS and MARY FRAZEY are:
i. NELSON6 HANKS, b. 26 Sep 1833; d. 14 Sep 1864, Andersonville Prison: Civil War16.
15. ii. BENSON HANKS, b. 24 Dec 1834; d. 25 Jun 1909.
iii. MAHLON HANKS, b. 14 Feb 183617; d. 25 Apr 189118.
Notes for MAHLON HANKS:
McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, Fulton Co. PA
MAHLON HANKS / Died / Apr. 25, 1891. / Aged / 55 Yrs. 2 Mo's. / & 11 D's.
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iv. WATSON HANKS, b. 29 Dec 183719; d. 17 Dec 184320.
v. MILTON HANKS, b. 28 Jan 1838; d. 25 Apr 1843.
vi. THOMAS JEFFERSON HANKS, b. 13 Jul 183920; d. 25 Dec 186220.
16. vii. THOMPSON HANKS, b. 24 Jun 1840; d. 14 Nov 1902.
17. viii. LUEMMA HANKS, b. 24 Apr 1844; d. 19 Jul 1906.
18. ix. JEMIMA HANKS, b. 1 Apr 1846; d. 1 Jan 1926.
x. SAMANTHA HANKS, b. 26 Aug 184821; d. 20 Aug 185022.
4. ELIJAH5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 7 Jul 1809 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 11 Jan 1886 in Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA23. He married (1) MARY SNYDER 18 May 1835 in Bedford (now Fulton) County, PA24. She died 15 Dec 1843 in Bedford (now Fulton) County, PA24. He married (2) NANCY MEANS 16 Jun 1844 in Bedford Co. PA25, daughter of HUGH MEANS. She was born 20 Sep 1815 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 11 Feb 1886 in Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA26.
Notes for ELIJAH HANKS:
1850 PA Census: Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. p. 138
Series M432, roll 751
Elijah HANKS, 40, Farmer, $200, b. Pa.
Nancy, 30
Martha, 5; Benjamin, 9 [mistake, must be "2" or "3"]
Rebecca, 6/12; Jacob, 13; Caleb, 7; Ann, 10
Daniel Means, 24, Laborer
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1860 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. p. 93
Series M653, roll 1113
Elija HANKS, 50, Farmer
Nancy, 44
Martha, 15; Benjamin, 13; Rabecca, 11; Mary, 5
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1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Rays Hill P.O. p. 8
Series M593, roll 1347
Elijah HANKS, 61, Farmer, /600, Pa.
Nancy, 51
Benjamin, 22, Laborer; Rebekah, 20; Mary, 14
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1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/15/23
Series T9, roll 1133
Elijah HANKS, 70, Farmer, Pa/Va/NJ
Nancy, 64, wife, Keeping house, Pa/Pa/Pa
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Fulton County, PA Willbook 2, p. 222
I, Elijah Hanks, Do certify that this being my last Will and Testament, do hereby distribute my property as follows, viz:
To my dearly beloved wife Nancy Hanks I do will to her The house and lot wherein I now live as long as she liveth, after her death to fall back to Rosell Jackson.
Also, two notes of two hundred dollars each against Bartley Hughes, Also, one note of Three hundred dollars against Benjamin Hanks, Also one cow and all my house furniture.
To my son Benjamin Hanks I do will one hundred Dollars, now in the Everett Bank.
To my daughter Mary Duvall I do will one hundred dollars, now in the Everett Bank.
To my daughter Rebecca Akers I do will one hundred dollars, now in the Everett Bank.
To my daughter Martha Jackson, I do will one hundred dollars, now in the Everett Bank.
The balance in the Everett Bank shall be equally divided among my children.
The one cow and heifer shall be sold and the proceeds to go towards paying Funeral Expenses and Doctor Bill. The balance of Funeral Expenses and Doctor Bill shall be collected out of one of the notes held against Bartley Hughes.
After the death of my wife Nancy Hanks, the House wherein I now live and lot of ground shall fall into the possession of Rosell Jackson.
I also appoint Mason Barton as my Executor of this my will.
Where I have set my hand and seal this Fifth day of January in the year A.D. 1886,
[signed] Elijah Hanks
In the presence of these witnesses,
Witness:
[signed] Mahlon Barton.
[signed] Dr. J.C. Emigh.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
County of Fulton, SS: Before me W.H. Nelson, Register for the Probate of Wills &c in and for said County, personally came Mahlon Barton and Dr. J.C. Emigh, the subscribing witnesses to the within instrument of writing, who being duly qualified according to law, did depose and say that they were personally present, and saw Elijah Hanks, late of the township of Br. Creek, in said county deceased, the testator herein named sign his name to said writing, and seal the same, and heard him publish and declare the said instrument as and for his last will and testament, and at the time of so doing he was of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best of their knowledge and belief, and that their own names thereto subscribed as witnesses were so subscribed at the request of the testator in his presence and in the presence of each other.
[signed] Mahlon Barton.
[signed] J.C. Emigh
Sworn and subscribed this
6" day of February A.D. 1886.
before me.
W.H. Nelson,
Register.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Fulton, SS: Before me Register of Wills &c in and for said county, personally came Mason Barton, who being duly qualified according to law, deposes and says that Elijah Hanks, the testator above named, late of Br. Cr. twp. said county, deceased, died on Monday the 11" day of January A.D., 1886, about 7 o'clock A.M. of said day, to the best of his knowledge and belief.
[signed] Mason Barton.
Sworn and subscribed before
me this 6" day of February
A.D., 1886
W.H. Nelson,
Register.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
County of Fulton, SS: You Mason Barton do swear that as Executor of Elijah Hanks, late of the township of Brush Creek, deceased, you will well and truly administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of said deceased according to law, and will also diligently regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to collateral Inheritances.
[signed] Mason Barton
Sworn and subscribed before me
this 6" day of February A.D., 1886
W.H. Nelson,
Register.
Be it remembered that on the 6" day of February A.D., 1886, before me was duly proven the last will and testament of Elijah Hanks late of Brush Creek township, deceased, and Letters testamentary thereon granted to Mason Barton the Executor named
W.H. Nelson
Register.
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McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, Fulton Co. PA
OUR FATHER / ELIJAH HANKS: / died / Jan. 11, 1886; / aged / 76 ys, 6 ms. 4 ds.
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OUR MOTHER / NANCY / wife of / E. HANKS, / died / Feb. 11, 1886; / aged / 70 ys. 4 ms. 21 ds.
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Children of ELIJAH HANKS and MARY SNYDER are:
19. i. SIMON6 HANKS, b. 6 Mar 1837, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; d. 3 Jan 1925, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA.
ii. JACOB C. HANKS, b. 24 Aug 1839, Bedford Co. PA27; d. 24 Feb 1913, Bentonville, Benton Co. Arkansas27; m. DRUCILLA FRAZEY, 186328; b. 15 Sep 184429; d. Aft. 191330.
Notes for JACOB C. HANKS:
1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. E. Providence Twp. p. 190
Series M653, roll 1072
Wesley AKERS, 32, Farmer, 1000/300
Rebeca, 27
Nancy DAVIS, 12
Jacob HANKS, 21, Laborer
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I have had trouble locating Jacob and Drucilla in the years between 1860 and 1900.
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1900 Arkansas Census: Madison County, Kings River Twp, ed 71/12/50:
Jacob HANKS, Head, Jan 1839, 60, m. 37, PA/Massachusetts [??]/PA
Drucilla, wife, Sept. 1845, 54, m. 37, 2/2, Pa/Pa/Pa
From the above we can see that Drusilla had two children, and both were still alive as of 1900.
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1910 Arkansas Census: Benton County, Osage Twp. Bentonville, Pineville Rd. ed 30, #192:
Jacob C. HANKS, Head, 71, m. 46 yrs, Pa/Pa/US
Drusilla, Wife, 69, m. 46 yrs, 2/2, Pa/Pa/Pa
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must be a son of Jacob:
1900 Arkansas Census: Madison County, Kings River Twp, ed 71/12/47:
Louis N. HANKS, Head, Sept. 1864, 35, m. 6, IL/PA/PA, Farmer
Mary, wife, Jan 1873, 27, m. 6, 1/1, Kansas/Germany/Iowa
Elmer, son, Feb 1895, 5, Kansas/IL/Kansas
first name Louis was very indistinct, and may be wrong
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20. iii. ANNA HANKS, b. 3 Jul 1841, Bedford Co. PA; d. Lanark, Carroll Co. IL.
iv. CALEB HANKS, b. 6 Dec 1843, Bedford Co. PA31; d. 26 Oct 1864, Andersonville Prison, SC32.
Notes for CALEB HANKS:
From the Declaration for an original pension of a Father; State of Pennsylvania; County of Fulton:
(Elijah Hanks)". . .That his said son Caleb Hanks was, on or about, the 20th day of April 1864, taken prisoner at Plymouth North Carolina, and on or about the 26th day of October 1864, died of Camp Fever, in Andersonville Prison, who bore at the time of his death the rank of private in Company "D." 101 Regiment Penna. Vols. That his said son Caleb Hanks left neither widow nor child surviving him; That the declarant was married to the mother of said son in Bedford, (now Fulton) County, Penna on the 18th day of May A.D. 1835, by Rev. William Caldwell; That he was almost wholly dependent upon said son for support; That the mother of his said son died in said Bedford, (now Fulton) County, Penna on the 15th day of December A.D. 1843. . ."
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Children of ELIJAH HANKS and NANCY MEANS are:
21. v. MARTHA R.6 HANKS, b. 6 Apr 1845, Bedford Co. PA; d. 7 Aug 1919.
22. vi. BENJAMIN HANKS, b. 2 Aug 1847, Bedford Co. PA; d. 4 Aug 1912, Everett, Bedford Co. PA.
23. vii. REBECCA HANKS, b. 6 Jan 1849, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 21 Jun 1900, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA.
24. viii. MARY "MOLLIE" HANKS, b. 17 Dec 1854, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 23 Dec 1911, bur. Akersville Cem. Fulton Co. PA.
5. CANDACE5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 16 May 181133, and died 22 May 188634,35. She married JOHN N. SNYDER, son of GEORGE SNYDER and BARBARA KOCHENDORFER. He was born 5 Jan 180736,37, and died 29 May 186538.
Notes for CANDACE HANKS:
1870 PA Census: Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. Clearville P.O. p. 567
Series M593, roll 1304
Candacy SNIDER, 59, Keeps house
Sarah, 32
Jason, 21; John, 14
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Notes for JOHN N. SNYDER:
1850 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 140
Series M432, roll 751
John SNYDER, 40, Farmer, $800, Pa.
Candace, 37
Nathan, 18; Stephen, 16; Sarah, 14
Nicholas, 9; Mary E., 7; Jason, 2
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1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. Bloody Run P.O. p. 403
Series M653, roll 1072
John SNIDER, 52, Farmer, 1000/420
Candace, 49
Nicholas, 20; Sarah, 20, Weaver
Ellen, 15; Jacan, 11; John C., 3
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Children of CANDACE HANKS and JOHN SNYDER are:
i. NATHAN6 SNYDER, b. ca 183239.
25. ii. STEPHEN SNYDER, b. ca 1834.
iii. SARAH SNYDER, b. ca 183639.
iv. NICHOLAS SNYDER, b. ca 184139.
26. v. MARY ELLEN SNYDER, b. 25 Jan 1845; d. 3 Apr 1928.
vi. JASON SNYDER, b. ca 184940.
27. vii. JOHN CALVIN SNYDER, b. 2 Sep 1856; d. 3 Jun 1936.
6. BARTLEY5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 20 Oct 1812 in Bedford Co. PA41, and died 1 Jan 189341. He married RACHEL HIXSON. She was born 13 Aug 181241, and died 23 Jan 189341.
Notes for BARTLEY HANKS:
1850 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 129
Series M432, roll 751
Bartly HANKS, 40, Farmer, $300
Rachel, 35
Joseph, 3
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1860 PA Census: Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. p. 388
Series M653, roll 1072
Bartley HANKS, 47, Farmer, $400/$100, b. PA
Rachel, 47
Joseph, 12
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1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 577
Series M593, roll 1304
Bartley HANKS, 57, Farmer, 2000/200, Pa.
Rachel, 57, Keeps House
Joseph, 22, Farm Laborer
Elizabeth O'NEAL, 30, Domestic Servant
William CLARK, 8
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1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. ed. 229p. 23 line 5
Series T9, roll 1098, 24 June 1880:
Bartley HANKS, 68, Farmer
Rachel, 67, Wife, Keeps House
Joseph, 32, Son, Farmer
Sarah, 31, Daughter-in-law, Keeps House
Edgar, 10, Grandson, Works on Farm
Herbert, 6, Grandson
May, 1, Granddau.
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Oath of Death, Bedford County, PA.
Bartley Hanks
Joseph Hanks sworn that Bartley Hanks of Monroe Township died at his home in
said Township on Sunday, 1st of January 1893 at 9:00 A.M.
18th day of July 1896, Joseph Hanks administrator of Estate of Bartley Hanks
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Child of BARTLEY HANKS and RACHEL HIXSON is:
28. i. JOSEPH6 HANKS, b. 26 Aug 1847; d. 9 Jan 1922.
7. JARED5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 28 Jun 1814 in Bedford Co. PA42, and died 15 Mar 1873 in near Walkersville, MD43,44. He married CHARLOTTE BARTON 18 Feb 184045, daughter of ELISHA BARTON and ANNA FRAZEY. She was born 21 Mar 182046, and died 14 Feb 190447,48.
Notes for JARED HANKS:
1850 PA Census: Fulton Co. Bethel Twp. family 184
Series M432, roll 783
Jared HANKS, 35, Tanner
Charlotte, 30
Emily J., 10; Albert, 8; Mary, 4/12
Jason, 28, Tanner
Simon, 14
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1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. Southampton Twp. Ebbensville P.O. p. 571
Series M653, roll 1072
Jared HANKS, 46, Farmer, $6000/"30.000", Pa.
Charlotte, 40
Emily J., 20, Serving; Albert B., 16, Farmer; Mary E., 10
Scott, 7; Horace R., 3
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Notes for CHARLOTTE BARTON:
1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Everett Borough, ed 13, p. 9a, lines 16-19
Series T623, roll 1375, dwelling 164, family 166, 8 June 1900
Charlotte HANKS, Head, March 1820, 80, widow, 6 children / 5 still alive, b. Pa, parents b. NJ
Emily J., dau, Nov 1840, 59, single, b. Pa, parents b. Pa
Mary E., dau, Nov 1849, 50, single, b. Pa, parents b. Pa
Emma K. LAYTON, servant, July 1879, 20, single
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Children of JARED HANKS and CHARLOTTE BARTON are:
i. EMILY JANE6 HANKS, b. 23 Nov 1840, Warfordsburg, Fulton (then Bedford) Co. PA49; d. 26 Feb 190750.
29. ii. ALBERT BARTON HANKS, b. 10 Sep 1843; d. 9 May 1906, Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA.
iii. MARY ELLEN HANKS, b. 12 Nov 1849, Warfordsburg, Fulton (then Bedford) Co. PA50,51; d. 25 Dec 193552,53.
Notes for MARY ELLEN HANKS:
1910 PA Census: Bedford Co. Everett Borough, Spring Street, ed 12, lines 30-31
Series T624, roll 1312, dwelling 131, family 134
Mary E. HANKS, Head, 60, Single, Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania
Leah E. HESS, Servant, 50, Single, Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania
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30. iv. CORIOLANUS SCOTT HANKS, b. 18 Oct 1852; d. 19 Apr 1937, Oneonta, NY.
31. v. HORACE ROSSEL HANKS, b. 20 Aug 1856, Chaneysville, Bedford Co. PA; d. 23 Jul 1920, Mineola, Nassau Co. NY.
8. WILLIAM5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 18 Jun 1817 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 3 Dec 187954. He married MATILDA HIXSON 7 May 1846, daughter of EPHRAIM HIXSON and OSAA BARTON. She was born 25 Sep 182755, and died 22 Sep 191156.
Notes for WILLIAM HANKS:
Names and dates of children found in family Bible.
1850 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. family 26
Series M432, roll 783
William HANKS, 28, Farmer
Matilda, 23
Ephraim E., 2; Nathan B., 6/12
Rebecca, 65, b. NJ
Fletcher, 30, Laborer
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1860 PA Census: Brush Creek, Fulton Co. p. 96
Series M653, roll 1113
William HANKS, 43, Farmer, $31000/800
Matilda, 34
Nathan, 11; Emma M., 7; Alis, 5; Roda, 3; Sarah, 3/12
Rabecca HANKS, 78, [William's mother]
Fletcher HANKS, 44, Farmhand
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1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Emmaville P.O. p. 13
Series M593, roll 1347
William HANKS, 52, Farmer, 1390/3400, Pa.
Matilda, 40, Keeping house
Nathan, 20, at home; Emma, 17; Rhoda, 10; Andrew C., 7; Jason Grant, 5; Osee Irene, 2
Rebekah, 87, no occupation
Fletcher, 54, Farmer
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Will abstract, Fulton Co. PA
Hanks, William, 1879, v. 2, p. 26
· of Brush Creek Twp.
· my beloved wife Matilda Hanks carriage & carriage harness; 12 sheep, 2 heifers
· my son Nathan B. Hanks six sheep
· until the youngest child arrives at the age of 21
· to my son Nathan B. Hanks $800
· to my daughter Emma Melissa Lodge $800
· my daughter Rhoda Hanks $800
· son Andrew C. Hanks $800
· son Jason Grant Hanks $800
· daughter Osee Irene Hanks $800
· daughter Florence Hanks $800
· appoints Nathan B. Hanks & Jason Hanks executors
· signed 22 November 1879
· testator died on Wednesday the 3rd day of December A.D. 1879 about 11 1/2 o'clock in the afternoon, at his residence in Brush Creek Township
· signed: N. B. Hanks
· proved 30 Dec 1879
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Notes for MATILDA HIXSON:
1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/27/36
Series T9, roll 1133
Matilda HANKS, 52, widow, keeping house
Rhoda J., 22, dau, at home; Andrew C., 17, son; Jason G., 15, son
Osa I., 12, dau; Flora, 8, dau
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Children of WILLIAM HANKS and MATILDA HIXSON are:
i. EPHRAIM EZRA6 HANKS, b. 3 May 184956; d. 24 Jan 1853, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA56.
32. ii. NATHAN BARTON HANKS, b. 14 Dec 1849, Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 5 Jun 1906.
iii. MARY JANE HANKS, b. 12 Mar 1852; d. 22 Jan 1853, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA56.
33. iv. EMMA MALISSA HANKS, b. 4 Jan 1854; d. 19 Apr 1929.
v. ALICE HANKS, b. 21 Jan 1856; d. 14 Jan 1866, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA56.
34. vi. RHODA J. HANKS, b. 22 Apr 1858; d. 29 Oct 1883, Fulton Co. PA.
vii. FRANCENA HANKS, b. 22 Apr 186057; d. 31 Mar 1862, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA58.
35. viii. ANDREW CURTIN HANKS, b. 2 Dec 1862; d. 2 Oct 1896, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA.
36. ix. JASON GRANT HANKS, b. 11 Feb 1865; d. 14 Dec 1944.
37. x. OSA IRENE HANKS, b. 8 Jul 1869, Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 1 May 1947.
xi. FLORENCE HANKS, b. 20 Feb 1872; d. 6 Apr 191659; m. MEAD FELTON; b. 60.
9. MARY5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 15 Mar 1819 in Bedford Co. PA61, and died 21 Jun 185662. She married ABRAHAM ENSLEY ca 1844, son of GEORGE ENSLEY and ELIZABETH MARTIN. He was born 31 Jan 180563, and died 12 Jan 188564.
Notes for ABRAHAM ENSLEY:
1850 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. family 25
Series M432, roll 783
Abram ENSLEY, 45, Farmer
Mary, 31
Rebecca H., 5; William F., 4; Elizabeth M., 3; Elizabeth, 83
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1860 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. family 292
Series M653, roll 1113
Abram ENSLOW, 55, Farmer
Matilda, 47
Rabecca, 16; William F., 15; Elizabeth M., 13; Anna M., 9; Sarah T., 7; James A., 4
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1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Emmaville P.O. p. 15
Series M593, roll 1347
Abraham ENSLEY, 65, Farmer, 400/1000, Pa.
Matilda, 56
Anna, 19; Sarah J., 18; James A., 14
Thomas Cannah ?, 69
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1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Emmaville ed 207/20/31
Series T9, roll 1133
Abraham ENSLEY, 75, Farmer
Matilda, 66, Wife, Keeping house
Annie M. GORDON, 30, dau, widow, at home
Jesse, 6, son
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Ensley, Abraham, 1885, OC 6, p. 184, etc.
William F. ENSLEY's petition. (Of Brush Creek twp.)
one of the children of Abraham Ensley who died 12 January 1885, leaving a widow named Matilda M. and five children, to wit: your petitioner William F., Annie M. (who was intermarried with ___ Gordon now deceased), Rebecca m. Jacob Foster, residing at Everett, Bedford Co., Sarah Jane, intermarried with Brazilla A. Connelly, residing at Rome, in the State of Georgia, and James A. Ensley residing at Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia.
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McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, Fulton Co. PA
ABRAHAM ENSLEY / died / Jan. 12, 1885, / aged / 79 ys. 11 ms. 12 ds.
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MARY / wife of / ABRAHAM ENSLEY / died June. 21. 1856: / aged / 37 ys. 3 ms. 6 ds.
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Children of MARY HANKS and ABRAHAM ENSLEY are:
38. i. REBECCA H.6 ENSLEY, b. 3 Jun 1844, East Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA.
39. ii. WILLIAM FLETCHER ENSLEY, b. 27 Sep 1845; d. 2 Jul 1915.
iii. ELIZABETH M. ENSLEY, b. 14 Feb 184865; d. 13 Feb 1862, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA66.
iv. GEORGE W. ENSLEY, b. 22 Apr 184966; d. 19 Jul 1850, Bedford Co. PA66.
40. v. ANNA M. ENSLEY, b. ca 1851.
vi. SARAH JANE ENSLEY, b. 27 Dec 185267; d. Rome, Georgia67; m. BRAZILLA A. CONNELLY.
vii. EMMA M. ENSLEY, b. 3 Jun 185468; d. 12 Apr 1858, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA68.
viii. JAMES ALBERT ENSLEY, b. 11 Mar 185669; m. SALLIE B. HIMES; b. Apr 1868, East Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA69.
10. DELILA5 HANKS (BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 28 Dec 1822 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 26 Aug 1856. She married JOSEPH MILLER 13 Feb 1844. He was born 6 May 182270, and died 189170.
Notes for JOSEPH MILLER:
Family of Joseph Miller was not found in the 1850 PA Census for Bedford or Fulton Counties.
Children of DELILA HANKS and JOSEPH MILLER are:
i. WILLIAM H.6 MILLER, b. 8 Jan 184570; d. 10 Nov 186070.
ii. JOHN HAMILTON MILLER, b. 30 Oct 184670; d. 21 Feb 192770; m. ROSA BOWMAN; b. 70.
iii. REBECCA J. MILLER, b. 17 May 184870; m. FRED MELLOTT; b. 70.
iv. MARY E. MILLER, b. 25 Oct 184970; m. DAVID RILEY; b. 70; d. 3 Dec 1886, MD71.
v. FLETCHER C. MILLER, b. 25 Sep 185172; m. RACHEL FLETCHER; b. 72.
vi. ELIZABETH ANN MILLER, b. 5 Apr 185372; d. "Rosemont, Ohio"72; m. WILLIAM CESSNA; b. 72.
vii. RHODA A. MILLER, b. 7 Jun 185572; m. FRANCIS RICE; b. 72.
Generation No. 3
11. BENJAMIN A.6 HANKS (LABAN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 6 Dec 1832, and died 15 Sep 1864 in Andersonville Prison, Georgia. He married ELIZABETH ROBINSON 19 Nov 1857 in Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA. She was born ca 183273.
Notes for BENJAMIN A. HANKS:
1860 PA Census: Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. p. 407
Series M653, roll 1072
Benjamin HANKS, 28, Carpenter, $150
Elizabeth, 28
Clara [?], 1 F
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Children of BENJAMIN HANKS and ELIZABETH ROBINSON are:
i. CLARA7 HANKS, b. 7 Feb 185974; m. HENRY AVEY.
ii. HATTIE A. HANKS, b. 25 Aug 186375; m. ALBERT HINISH, 6 Jun 1889, Rays Hill, Bedford Co. PA75; b. ca 187075.
Marriage Notes for HATTIE HANKS and ALBERT HINISH:
Michael A. Hengst, BEDFORD COUNTY MARRIAGE RECORDS: BEDFORD COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, Oct 1885 - April 1890, Closson Press, Apollo, Pa, 1989, p. 70, "HINISH, ALBERT, 19, white, r. East Providence Twp., oc. laborer s/o Jacob H. & Annie Hinish, consent of parents filed; HATTIE A. HANKS, 22, white, r. East Providence Twp. oc. teacher d/o Benjamin A. & Elizabeth Hanks, n/a; m. June 6, 1889 at Rays Hill, M. E. Parsonage by Rev. J. C. Brown, vol. 3, rec. 942."
12. WILLIAM H.6 HANKS (LABAN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 30 May 1842, and died 22 Oct 1886. He married ISABELLA CHAMBERLIN 1 Sep 1867 in Clearville, Bedford Co. PA76. She was born 16 May 184477, and died 6 Oct 191977.
Notes for WILLIAM H. HANKS:
1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 570
Series M593, roll 1304
W.H. HANKS, 28, Carpenter, 600/200, Pa.
Isabelle, 26, Keeps House
Rebecca J., 2; U.S. Grant, 1
Charles ALLKISON, 23, Tinner, /200; Jennie, 18
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1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. Clearville, ed. 229/29/16
Series T9, roll 1098
William H. HANKS, 38, Waggon Maker
Isabella, 37, Wife, Keeps House
Beckie J., 12, dau; Ulysis S., 11, Son; Mary E., 9, dau; Charles F., 7, son
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Children of WILLIAM HANKS and ISABELLA CHAMBERLIN are:
i. REBECCA J.7 HANKS, b. ca 186878.
ii. ULYSSES S. HANKS, b. ca 186979.
iii. MARY E. HANKS, b. ca 187179.
iv. CHARLES F. HANKS, b. ca 187379.
13. PERMELIA JANE6 HANKS (LABAN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 8 Jul 1844. She married FREDERICK LAUDERBAUGH FRAZEY 7 Apr 186480, son of SAMUEL FRAZEY and FRANCES LAUDERBAUGH. He was born 24 Jul 184080, and died 25 Jan 192580.
Children of PERMELIA HANKS and FREDERICK FRAZEY are:
i. FRANCES REBECCA7 FRAZEY, b. 17 Sep 186580; d. died young80.
ii. SAMUEL LABAN FRAZEY, b. 17 Jan 186680; d. died young80.
iii. ALICE BELL FRAZEY, b. 13 Jan 187180.
41. iv. NELLIE MAY FRAZEY, b. 30 Sep 1878; d. 10 Jul 1923.
14. SILAS MONROE6 HANKS (LABAN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 21 Sep 1854, and died 29 Oct 189881. He married MARY JANE MILLER. She was born 21 Mar 185982, and died 16 Aug 1941 in Robinsonville, Bedford Co. PA82.
Notes for SILAS MONROE HANKS:
1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. ed. 229/14/29
Series T9, roll 1098
Silas M. HANKS, 25, Farmer & School Teacher
Mary J., 21, wife, Keeps House
I.B.A., 7/12 (Oct.), dau.
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Death Registration, Bedford County, Pennsylvania:
Hanks, S.M.: White, Male, Age 44, married, Died Oct. 29, 1898, Born Monroe Twp., Burial Robinsonville, Oct. 30. 1898
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Children of SILAS HANKS and MARY MILLER are:
42. i. IDA BLANCH7 HANKS, b. 31 Oct 1878; d. 14 Jan 1918.
ii. WALTER S. HANKS, b. Sep 188183; d. 30 Jul 190084.
Notes for WALTER S. HANKS:
Death Registration, Bedford County, Pennsylvania:
Hanks, Walter: White, Male, single, Farmer, Died July 30, 1900, Born Monroe Township, Buried Clearville, Aug. 1, 1900, Father S.M. Hanks, Mother Mary Hanks
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43. iii. GEORGE ALBERT HANKS, b. 18 Dec 1883, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA; d. 25 Dec 1920.
44. iv. ESTELLA MYRTLE HANKS, b. Oct 1885.
v. MORTICIA WILSON HANKS, b. Nov 188784.
vi. BERTHA W. HANKS, b. Oct 188984; m. HOMER CLAYBAUGH.
vii. CHARLES ROSS HANKS, b. 18 Aug 1891, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA85; d. 25 Dec 192085.
viii. ALICE V. HANKS, b. Apr 189386; d. 195987; m. RUSSELL SMITH; b. 187787; d. 195687.
ix. MARY E. HANKS, b. Apr 189588; m. WALTER WEIMER; b. 10 Jun 188889.
x. WILLIAM M. HANKS, b. May 189790; d. 8 Jan 1952, bur. Shreves Chapel Cem. Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA91; m. JUDY IRENE MILLS; b. 189792; d. , bur. Shreves Chapel Cem. Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA92.
15. BENSON6 HANKS (JOHN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 24 Dec 183493, and died 25 Jun 190994. He married MARY E. SCHOOLEY 187595. She was born 25 Mar 185196, and died 21 Feb 192897.
Notes for BENSON HANKS:
Co. B, 87th Reg. PA Inf. during Civil War.
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1880 PA Census: Fulton County, Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/19/37
Series T9, roll 1133
Benson HANKS, 45, Farmer
Mary E., 30, Wife, Keeping house
Catharine M., 4, dau; Gustavus L., 2, son; Annie S., 1/12, Apr., dau
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1900 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 69:
Benson HANKS, Head, Dec 1827, 72, m. 25, Farmer
Mary E., Wife, Mar 1850, 50, m. 25, 8/8
Gustavus, son, Apr 1878, 22, s; Rachel C., dau, May 1882, 18, s
Alice L., dau, Mar 1884, 16, s; Maggie G., dau, May 1887, 13, s
Harry N., son, Feb 1890, 10, s; Jason G., son, May 1894, 6, s
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Children of BENSON HANKS and MARY SCHOOLEY are:
i. CATHARINE MAYE7 HANKS, b. 11 Mar 187698; m. (1) AL BUTLER, Aft. 1895; m. (2) NORMAN CONNER, 1 Jan 1895, Fulton Co. PA99; b. ca 187299.
45. ii. GUSTAVUS L. HANKS, b. 5 Apr 1878; d. 1971, bur. Mt. Zion Lutheran Cem. Breezewood, PA.
iii. ANNIE SCHOOLEY HANKS, b. 18 May 1880100; d. 10 Aug 1957100; m. JOHN A. GARLAND.
iv. RACHEL CROSSIN HANKS, b. 12 May 1882100; m. GEORGE MILLER.
46. v. ALICE LAVINA HANKS, b. 17 Mar 1884; d. 25 Feb 1908, bur. McKendree Cem. Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA.
vi. MARGARET GRACE HANKS, b. 24 May 1887101; d. 7 Mar 1917, bur. McKendree Cem. Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA102; m. SCOTT LYNCH, 21 Dec 1913, Fulton Co. PA103; b. ca 1883103.
vii. NATHAN HARRY HANKS, b. 18 Feb 1890104; m. ELIZABETH GARLICK.
47. viii. JASON GEORGE HANKS, b. 1 May 1893, Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 23 Aug 1957, Huntingdon, PA.
16. THOMPSON6 HANKS (JOHN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 24 Jun 1840, and died 14 Nov 1902105. He married CATHERINE ANN AKERS, daughter of AZARIAH AKERS and MARY HOY. She was born 29 Dec 1839105, and died 9 Oct 1906105.
Notes for THOMPSON HANKS:
1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. Clearville PO; p. 568
Series M593, roll 1304
Thompson HANKS, 28, Farmer, 700/300
Catharine, 29
Elizabeth A., 4; James A., 3; Emerson E., 1/12
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Death Registration, Bedford County, Pennsylvania:
Hanks, T.F.: White, Male, Age 62 yrs., Married, Born Fulton County, Farmer, Died Nov. 14, 1902 at Cumberland Valley, Burial Bethel, Nov. 16, 1902
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Children of THOMPSON HANKS and CATHERINE AKERS are:
i. RACHEL7 HANKS, m. ____ DOBBS.
48. ii. VERDINE ELMER HANKS.
49. iii. ELIZABETH A. HANKS, b. ca 1866.
50. iv. JAMES AZARIAH AKERS HANKS, b. ca 1867.
51. v. JOSEPH NELSON HANKS, b. 1869; d. Aug 1901, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA.
vi. EDWARD EMERSON HANKS, b. 21 Sep 1869106; d. 29 Oct 1879, bur. Bethel Methodist Cem. Cumberland Valley, Bedford Co. PA107.
52. vii. JOHN WILLIAM HANKS, b. 16 Sep 1875; d. 1956.
53. viii. SADIE ALVADA HANKS, b. 30 Mar 1877; d. 30 Mar 1956.
54. ix. ESPY ALSIP HANKS, b. 21 Jun 1879; d. Friedens, PA.
x. MANARA HANKS, b. 7 Aug 1882108; d. 16 Feb 1884, bur. Bethel Methodist Cem. Cumberland Valley, Bedford Co. PA108.
xi. GOLDIE V. HANKS, b. 1886108; d. 15 Oct 1954, Bedford Co. PA109.
55. xii. GEORGE WASHINGTON HANKS, b. 18 Jul 1888; d. Apr 1956.
17. LUEMMA6 HANKS (JOHN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 24 Apr 1844, and died 19 Jul 1906110. She married ABRAHAM GARLICK. He was born 4 Jul 1839110, and died 10 Aug 1902110.
Notes for ABRAHAM GARLICK:
1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Belfast Twp. Emmaville P.O. p. 12
Series M593, roll 1347
Abraham GARLICK, 31, Farmer, 300/300, Pa
Luemma, 28
John, 4; Andrew, 3; Mary, 2
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1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/28/1
Series T9, roll 1133
Abraham GARLIC, 40, Farmer
Luemma, 36, Wife, Keeping house
John H., 13, son; Andrew McF., 12, son; Mary, 11, dau
George T., 9, son; Irvin D., 3, son; Susannah, 2, dau
Paul HOOPINGARDNER, 59, indigent person [? not clear ?]
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Children of LUEMMA HANKS and ABRAHAM GARLICK are:
i. CLARA7 GARLICK111.
ii. JOHN GARLICK, b. ca 1866112.
iii. ANDREW MCF. GARLICK, b. ca 1867112.
iv. MARY GARLICK, b. 8 Apr 1869113; d. 18 Jan 1918, bur. Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Cem. E. Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA113; m. ____ LAYTON.
v. GEORGE GARLICK, b. ca 1871114.
vi. IRVIN D. GARLICK, b. ca 1877114.
vii. SUSANNAH GARLICK, b. ca 1878114.
18. JEMIMA6 HANKS (JOHN5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 1 Apr 1846115, and died 1 Jan 1926115. She married GEORGE MESSERSMITH 26 Dec 1865116, son of ALEXANDER MESSERSMITH and ELIZA FEIGHT. He was born 20 Dec 1845 in Colerain Twp. Bedford Co. PA116, and died 27 Mar 1928117.
Notes for GEORGE MESSERSMITH:
1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. p. 572
Series M593, roll 1304
George MESSERSMITH, 24, Farmer, 500/200, Pa.
Jemima, 24, Keeps House
Samuel N., 2
William MESSERSMITH, 23, Farm Laborer, /100, Pa.
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1880 PA Census: Fulton County, Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/19/28
Series T9, roll 1133
George MESSERSMITH, 34, Farmer
Jemima, 34, Wife, Keeping house
Harry G., 9, son; Mary V., 8, dau; Ida V., 7, dau; John N., 4, son; Oliver W., 2, son
Nathan, 1/12, b. May, son
Mary HANKS, 66, Mother-in-law, staying with friend, Dyspepsia
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Children of JEMIMA HANKS and GEORGE MESSERSMITH are:
i. WILSON7 MESSERSMITH, b. 30 Jan 1867118; d. 11 Mar 1867.
ii. SAMUEL N. MESSERSMITH, b. 5 Mar 1868; d. 12 Dec 1870.
iii. MARIE JEANETTA MESSERSMITH, b. 7 Aug 1869; d. 8 Feb 1870.
iv. HARRY GRANT MESSERSMITH, b. 4 Oct 1870, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA118; d. 10 Mar 1943, Columbiana, OH118; m. IDA BELLE WARD, 15 Feb 1894118.
v. MARY VICTORINE MESSERSMITH, b. 21 Nov 1871; d. 19 Feb 1935, Fulton Co. PA118; m. JESSE DIEHL; b. 1869119; d. 1943119.
vi. IDA VIOLET MESSERSMITH, b. 13 Oct 1872; d. 12 Dec 1937; m. D.W.W. DIEHL.
vii. MINNIE G. MESSERSMITH, b. 20 Feb 1873; d. 31 Mar 1875.
viii. INFANT GIRL MESSERSMITH, b. 28 Feb 1874.
ix. JOHN NELSON MESSERSMITH, b. 13 Apr 1875, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA120; d. 20 Jun 1955, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA120; m. NORA B. GORDON, 27 Apr 1898121; b. 25 Mar 1882, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA122; d. 7 Jul 1959, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA122.
x. OLIVER WATSON MESSERSMITH, b. 1 Oct 1877, Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA123; m. MAGGIE J. BENNETT, 26 May 1904, Johnstown, Cambria Co. PA124; b. 1884, Cambria Co. PA124.
xi. INFANT GIRL MESSERSMITH, b. 1 Nov 1878.
56. xii. NATHAN BRAZIL MESSERSMITH, b. 8 May 1880, Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 3 Sep 1946, Bedford Co. PA.
xiii. JOSHUA MESSERSMITH, b. 20 Jan 1884; d. 21 Jan 1884.
xiv. CALEB MESSERSMITH, b. 20 Jan 1884; d. 21 Jan 1884.
xv. ANNA M. MESSERSMITH, b. 11 Apr 1885125; d. 22 Aug 1885126.
xvi. CLARA L. MESSERSMITH, b. 11 Apr 1885127; d. 24 Aug 1885128.
57. xvii. SARAH RACHEL MESSERSMITH, b. 10 Oct 1887, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA; d. 18 Mar 1946, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA.
19. SIMON6 HANKS (ELIJAH5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 6 Mar 1837 in Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA129,130, and died 3 Jan 1925 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA131,132. He married MARY HOUSER, daughter of LEWIS HOUSER and [WIFE] HOWSARE. She was born 11 Feb 1836133, and died 8 Sep 1906 in West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA134,135.
Notes for SIMON HANKS:
1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. Southampton Twp. Ebbensville P.O. p. 571
Series M653, roll 1072
Simon HANKS, 24, Farmer, $100, Pa.
Mary, 25
Henry E., 6/12
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1870 PA Census: Bedford County, West Providence Twp. Bloody Run P.O. p. 714B
Series M593, roll 1304
Simon HANKS, 35, Works in Tannery, /200, Pa., mother of foreign birth
Polly, 36, Keeping house
Ambrose, 7; James C., 4
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1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. ed. 229/11/22
Series T9, roll 1098
Simon H. HANKS, 42, Farmer, Pa/Pa/Pa
Mary, 41, Wife, Keeps House
Ambrose, 18, son, Works on Farm; James, 15, son; Sarah, 9, daughter
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1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. Snake Spring Twp. ed. 30/5/91:
Simon HANKS, Head, Nov 1837, 62, m. 41, Farm Labor
Mary, Wife, Feb 1836, 64, m. 41, 6/3
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Everett Cemetery, Everett, Bedford Co. PA:
FATHER / SIMON HANKS / MAR. 6. 1837 / JAN. 3. 1925
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MOTHER / MARY HOUSER / WIFE OF / SIMON HANKS / DIED / SEPT. 8. 1906 /
AGED / 70 YS. 6 MS. / 26 DS.
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Notes for MARY HOUSER:
Obituary from clipping collection of Nancy Maye (Akers) Barnes:
"Mrs. Mary Hanks, wife of Simon Hanks, of West Providence township, died at her home, about a mile east of this place, last Saturday evening, aged 70 years, 7 months and 23 days. Deceased had been in poor health for several years, but was confined to bed only about three weeks. Mrs. Hanks was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for many years, and was a devout Christian, highly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Sarah, wife of Howard Michaels, residing at home, and two sons, Ambrose and James. Two sisters, Mrs. David Means, of this place, and Mrs. Delilah Bussard, and three brothers, Leonard, Samuel and Simon Howsare, also survive her. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, with services at the house, conducted by Rev. Charles F. Weise. Interment was made at Everett cemetery."
[Note: According to her gravestone, Mary died 8 Sep 1906, and her age at death as per her gravestone was 70 yrs, 6 mos, and 26 days. The stone also spells her maiden name "Houser."]
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Children of SIMON HANKS and MARY HOUSER are:
i. HENRY E.7 HANKS, b. Dec 1859136.
58. ii. AMBROSE R. HANKS, b. 14 Jan 1863; d. 1935, bur. Burning Bush Cem, (Bedford Co. PA?).
59. iii. JAMES CALVIN HANKS, b. Jul 1866; d. 4 Sep 1926.
iv. SARAH HANKS, b. ca 1871137; m. HOWARD MICHAELS.
20. ANNA6 HANKS (ELIJAH5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 3 Jul 1841 in Bedford Co. PA, and died in Lanark, Carroll Co. IL. She married WILLIAM HIXSON 18 Apr 1867138, son of TIMOTHY HIXSON and MARY BARTON. He was born 24 Aug 1845139, and died 12 May 1886 in Lanark, Carroll Co. IL139.
Notes for WILLIAM HIXSON:
1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Gapsville P.O. p. 11
Series M593, roll 1347
William HICKSON, 23, Laborer, /200, Pa.
Anna, 22, Keeping house
Ida, 2
Howard, 6/12, [census taken 28 July 1870]
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Children of ANNA HANKS and WILLIAM HIXSON are:
i. IDA7 HIXSON, b. ca 1868140.
ii. HOWARD HIXSON, b. Jan 1870140.
21. MARTHA R.6 HANKS (ELIJAH5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 6 Apr 1845 in Bedford Co. PA, and died 7 Aug 1919141. She married JAMES RUSSELL JACKSON 15 Sep 1867142, son of STILES JACKSON and NANCY MCLAUGHLIN. He was born 31 Jan 1845 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA143, and died 15 Mar 1920143.
Notes for JAMES RUSSELL JACKSON:
1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Akersville PO p. 6:
James R. JACKSON, 25, Farmer, /175, Pa.
Martha, 25
Herbert M., 1; Nancy E., 2/12, [census taken 27 July 1870]
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1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/32/10:
James R. JACKSON, 35, Farmer
Martha H., 35, Wife, Keeping house
Herbert M., 11, son; Nancy E., 10, dau; Charles M., 7, son
Styles B., 5, son; Cecilia R., 3, dau; Patrick, 1, son
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1900 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 69:
James R. JACKSON, Head, Jan 1845, 55, m. 33, Farmer
Martha, Wife, Apr 1845, 55, m. 33, 9/9
Cecelia, dau, Dec 1876, 23, s; Trever E., son, Mar 1879, 21, s;
Philip I. [?], son, Feb 1882, 16, s; Hunter E., son, Jan 1888, 12, s
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Children of MARTHA HANKS and JAMES JACKSON are:
60. i. HERBERT MILLER7 JACKSON, b. 12 Jun 1868, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; d. 28 Jun 1939, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; bur. Akersville.
61. ii. EDITH NANCY JACKSON, b. 1870; d. 5 Sep 1934, bur. Akersville Cemetery.
62. iii. CHARLES MCLAUGHLIN JACKSON, b. 12 Sep 1872; d. 29 Jul 1949, bur. Grandview Cem. Altoona, PA.
63. iv. BOYD STILES JACKSON, b. 18 Sep 1874, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 30 May 1940, Everett, PA.
64. v. CECELIA REBECCA JACKSON, b. 17 Dec 1876; d. 7 Mar 1953.
vi. PATRICK JACKSON, b. ca 1879144.
65. vii. TREVERTON ELIJAH JACKSON, b. 17 Mar 1880, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; d. 15 Aug 1946, Breezewood, PA.
viii. JOHN ROZELL JACKSON, b. 8 May 1882145; d. 15 Jan 1943, res. Waynesboro, PA (Lawyer)145; m. ANN STEVENS.
66. ix. PHILIP IRA JACKSON, b. 20 Feb 1884, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; d. 13 Jul 1965, Richmond, CA.
67. x. HUNTER E. JACKSON, b. 3 Jan 1888.
22. BENJAMIN6 HANKS (ELIJAH5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 2 Aug 1847 in Bedford Co. PA146, and died 4 Aug 1912 in Everett, Bedford Co. PA146. He married ANNA ANGELINE AKERS 1 Jun 1873 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA147, daughter of AMARIAH AKERS and ANNA PHILLIPS. She was born 19 Jan 1844 in Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA147, and died 9 Jun 1921 in West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA148.
Notes for BENJAMIN HANKS:
1880 PA Census: Fulton County, Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/15/43
Series T9, roll 1133
Benjamin HANKS, 32, Farmer
Angeline, 36, Wife, keeping house
Lillie, 3, daughter
Nancy E., 5/12, Jan., daughter
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1900 PA Census: Bedford Co. West Providence Twp. ed 33, p. 18a, lines 43-47
Series T623, roll 1376, dwelling 339, family 350, 26 June 1900:
Binjamin HANKS, Head, Aug 1847, 52, m. 26 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa, Farmer
Annie A., wife, Jan 1844, 56, m. 26 yrs, 6 children / 4 alive, Pa/Pa/Pa
Nancy E., dau, Apr 1880, 20, single; Earnest S., son, May 1882, 18, single
Harry B., son, Aug 1884, 15, single
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
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Full Name: Benj. Hanks
Sex: M
Color: W
Date of Birth: Aug. 2, 1847
Age: 65 years, 0 months, 2 days
Marital Status: Married
Birthplace: Penna.
Occupation: Farmer
Name of Father: Elija Hanks
Birthplace of Father: Not Known
Maiden Name of Mother: Nancy Mains [Means-ed.]
Birthplace of Mother: Penna.
Informant: Mrs. B. Hanks, Everett, Pa.
Date of Death: Aug. 4, 1912
Cause of Death: Tubercular Enteritis
Place and Date of Burial: Everett, Pa., Aug. 6th [1912]
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Notes for ANNA ANGELINE AKERS:
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics
Certificate of Death
Place of Death: Bedford County, W. Prov. Twp.
Full Name: Annie Hanks
Sex: F
Color: W
Marital Status: Widow
Date of Birth: Jan. 19, 1844
Age: 77 yrs, 4 months, 20 days
Occupation: Retired, was farmer's wife
Birthplace: Penna.
Name of Father: Amariah Akers
Birthplace of Father: Penna.
Maiden Name of Mother: Anna Phillips
Birthplace of Mother: Penna.
Informant: Mrs. Ernest Hanks, Everett, Pa.
Date of Death: June 9, 1921
Cause of Death: Cancer, Liver and Intestines
Place of Burial: Everett Cemetery, Everett, Pa., June 11, 1921
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Children of BENJAMIN HANKS and ANNA AKERS are:
i. IRA7 HANKS, b. 1 Feb 1875149; d. 6 Mar 1875, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA150.
ii. HERBERT C. HANKS, b. 26 Jan 1876151; d. 31 Jul 1877, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA152.
68. iii. LILLY HANKS, b. Feb 1878; d. 27 May 1958.
69. iv. NANCY EDNA HANKS, b. 23 Jan 1880; d. 21 Nov 1947, bur. Everett Cemetery.
v. EARNEST SANGREE HANKS, b. 20 May 1882153; d. 19 Feb 1968154; m. ELLA BYERS, 14 Sep 1905, Blair Co. PA155; b. 10 Aug 1877156; d. 17 Jan 1957, bur. Everett Cemetery156.
Notes for EARNEST SANGREE HANKS:
Bedford County Press, Everett, February 1968
Ernest S. Hanks, 85, of R. D. 2 Everett, died on Monday February 19, 1968 in the Bedford County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 20, 1882, a son of the late Benjamin and Anna (Akers) Hanks. He was married to the late Ella (Byers) Hanks who died January 17, 1957. He is survived by one brother, H.
Bartley Hanks of Everett, R.D. 2, and three nephews. He was a member of the Everett Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 21, for the Conner Funeral Home in Everett with the Rev. Louis Barth officiating. Interment was made in the Everett Cemetery.
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vi. HARRY BARTLEY HANKS, b. 15 Aug 1884, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA157; d. 13 Aug 1978, Everett, Bedford Co. PA157; m. GRACE PEARL WILLIAMS, 4 Jun 1925158; b. 5 Sep 1888, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA158; d. 13 Dec 1979.
Notes for HARRY BARTLEY HANKS:
Bedford County Press, August 18, 1978
On Aug. 16, funeral services were held for H. Bartley Hanks, 93, of RD 2, Everett, at the Conner Funeral Home. Hanks, who was pronounced dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital of Bedford County Aug. 13, was the son of the late Benjamin and Anna Angeline (Akers) Hanks. He was born Aug. 15, 1884 in West Providence Township. On June 4, 1925 , he married Pearl G. Williams. Surviving are his wife and three nephews The Rev. Robert R. Robertson conducted the funeral services. Interment was in the Everett Cemetery.
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Notes for GRACE PEARL WILLIAMS:
Bedford County Press, Everett, PA, issue of December 21, 1979
Mrs. Pearl G. Hanks, 91, of RD 2, Everett, died Thursday, Dec. 13, in Pennknoll Village, nursing home after a brief illness. She was born in West Providence Township, Sept. 5, 1888, a daughter of the late Amos A. and Mary (Mearkle) Williams. She was married to H. Bartley Hanks, who died in August 1978. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lula Wigfield of Everett, and a brother, Raymond Williams RD 1, Everett. She was preceded in death by three brothers and a sister and her step -mother, Rebecca Jane Steckman. Ms. Hanks was a member of the Everett United Methodist Church. Funeral services were
held on Monday, Dec. 17, in the Conner Funeral Chapel, Everett, with the Rev. Dr. Martin W. Hopkins officiating. burial was in the Everett Cemetery.
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23. REBECCA6 HANKS (ELIJAH5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 6 Jan 1849 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA, and died 21 Jun 1900 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA159. She married GEORGE WASHINGTON AKERS 15 Jul 1883 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA, son of AMARIAH AKERS and ANNA PHILLIPS. He was born 30 Apr 1847 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA (then Bedford Co.)160, and died 9 Sep 1914 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA161.
Notes for REBECCA HANKS:
"The Fulton Republican" issue of Thursday, 21 June 1900, p. 1, column 5:
"BRUSH CREEK. The health of our community is good with the exception of Mrs. Geo. Akers, who does not seem to improve very rapidly."
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Notes for GEORGE WASHINGTON AKERS:
1900 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 69:
George W. AKERS, Head, Apr 1849, 31, m. 17, Farmer
Rebecca, Wife, Jan 1848, 52, m. 17, 3/3
May N., dau, Apr 1884, 16; Goldie L., dau, Sep 1886, 13; Homer V., son, July 1890, 9
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Obituary: "George W. Akers. Monday morning, September 7 [1914], George W. Akers, a well known citizen of Akersville, Fulton County, suffered a paralytic stroke and died a short time afterward. He was born at Akersville and was aged 67 years, four months and seven days. His wife, who was Miss Rebecca Hanks, died about fourteen years ago. Two daughters and one son survive: Mrs. Dorsey Barnes of Piney Creek, Homer Akers of Hartford, S.D., and Miss Goldie at home. A brother, William Akers of Sebastian, Tex., and two sisters, Mrs. Benjamin Hanks of near Everett and Mrs. Emily Chamberlain of Ogden, Ia., are also living. Funeral services were held in the Akersville M.E. Church last Friday afternoon."
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Akersville Cemetery, Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA
AKERS
GEORGE W. AKERS / APR. 30. 1847 / SEPT. 9. 1914
HIS WIFE / REBECCA HANKS / JAN. 6. 1849 / JUNE 21. 1900
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Children of REBECCA HANKS and GEORGE AKERS are:
70. i. NANCY MAYE7 AKERS, b. 7 May 1884, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; d. 13 Sep 1963, New Enterprise, Bedford Co. PA.
71. ii. GOLDIE LEONA AKERS, b. 13 Sep 1886, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 12 May 1968, Arcadia, Los Angeles, CA.
72. iii. VAUGHN HOMER AKERS, b. 27 Jul 1891, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 2 Jul 1940, Los Angeles, CA.
24. MARY "MOLLIE"6 HANKS (ELIJAH5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 17 Dec 1854 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA, and died 23 Dec 1911 in bur. Akersville Cem. Fulton Co. PA161. She married WILLIAM HENRY DUVALL 1874162, son of BENJAMIN DUVALL and CHARITY FOSTER. He was born 9 Feb 1858163, and died 26 Dec 1937 in Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; bur. Akersville Cem.164.
Notes for WILLIAM HENRY DUVALL:
1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/31/39:
William H. DUVALL, 24, Farmer & Home Mason
Mary, 25, wife, Keeping house
Elijah, 6, son; L. Almer, 3, son; Orvell R., 10/12, Aug., son
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1900 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 69:
William H. DUVALL, Head, Feb 1855, 45, m. 26, Farmer
Mollie, Wife, Dec 1854, 45, m. 26, 9/7
Louis A., son, Aug 1877, 22, single; Orville R., son, Aug 1879, 20, s
Benjamin R., son, Jan 1883, 17, s; Amos K. or H., son, May 1885, 15, s
Cora D., dau, Aug 1887, 12, s; Ira, son, Feb 1893, 7
Vernie, dau, Mar 1895, 5, s
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Children of MARY HANKS and WILLIAM DUVALL are:
i. ELIJAH HANKS7 DUVALL, b. 7 Sep 1874165; d. 22 Jan 1896, bur. Akersville Cemetery165.
73. ii. LEWIS ALMER DUVALL, b. 24 Aug 1877, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 23 Jul 1953, bur. Akersville Cemetery.
74. iii. ORVILLE ROY DUVALL, b. 25 Aug 1879, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA; d. 27 Aug 1929, Cumberland, MD; bur. Akersville Cem..
75. iv. BENJAMIN ARTHUR DUVALL, b. 21 Jan 1883; d. 27 Mar 1974, Canfield, OH.
v. AMOS HOWARD DUVALL, b. 27 May 1885165; m. MAUDE MCGUIRE, 17 Oct 1931165.
76. vi. CORA DELL DUVALL, b. 8 Jul 1887, Akersville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 24 Apr 1939, Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA.
vii. IDA DUVALL, b. 14 Feb 1890165; d. 25 Aug 1897, bur. Akersville Cem. Fulton Co. PA166.
77. viii. IRA RUSSELL DUVALL, b. 29 Jul 1892; d. Oct 1983, PA 16666.
ix. VERNIE REE DUVALL, b. 17 Mar 1895167; d. 29 Mar 1988, PA 15533168; m. CARL WEIST, 22 Sep 1912169; b. 16 May 1894169.
25. STEPHEN6 SNYDER (CANDACE5 HANKS, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born ca 1834170. He married MARGARET ROLAND171. She was born ca 1832172.
Notes for STEPHEN SNYDER:
1860 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. Bloody Run P.O. p. 403
Series M653, roll 1072
Steven SNIDER, 26, Farmer, 366/100
Margaret, 28
Susana, 2
Gilbert, 2/12, M, [census taken 27 Jun 1860]
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1870 PA Census: Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. Clearville P.O. p. 567
Series M593, roll 1304
Stephen SNIDER, 34, Works in tannery
Margaret, 37, Keeps house
Susanna, 12
Gilbert, 10
J. Linkin, 6, (M)
Rozzle G., 4, (M)
Harry, 9/12, (b. Sep 1869)
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Children of STEPHEN SNYDER and MARGARET ROLAND are:
i. SUSANA7 SNYDER, b. ca 1858172.
ii. GILBERT SNYDER, b. May 1860172.
iii. J. LINCOLN SNYDER, b. ca 1864173.
iv. ROZZLE G. SNYDER, b. ca 1866173.
v. HARRY SNYDER, b. Sep 1869173.
26. MARY ELLEN6 SNYDER (CANDACE5 HANKS, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 25 Jan 1845174, and died 3 Apr 1928175. She married SOLOMON W. SPONSLER 5 Apr 1866176. He was born 14 Jan 1845176, and died 1923177.
Children of MARY SNYDER and SOLOMON SPONSLER are:
i. PHILIP H.7 SPONSLER178, m. LEONE SELL.
ii. ALBERT H. SPONSLER178, m. BESSIE SMYERS.
78. iii. REBECCA FRANCES SPONSLER, b. 26 Jun 1867; d. 5 Nov 1931, bur. Akersville Cem. Fulton Co. PA.
iv. LAURA E. SPONSLER, b. 4 Jul 1869, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA179; d. 1 May 1949, Everett, Bedford Co. PA179; m. JAMES EDWARD JACKSON, 14 Dec 1899180; b. 16 Jun 1877180; d. 6 Sep 1933180.
v. JASON L. SPONSLER, b. 3 Aug 1871181; d. 1937181; m. (1) ADDIE M. LAYTON; b. 12 Jul 1876, East Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA182; d. 18 Jul 1959, Everett, Bedford Co. PA182; m. (2) DOROTHY WILLIAMS.
vi. FRANK SPONSLER, b. 15 Mar 1873183; d. 5 Apr 1873183.
79. vii. ELI EDWARD SPONSLER, b. 30 Oct 1874; d. Feb 1930.
80. viii. HARRY H. SPONSLER, b. 29 Dec 1876.
ix. WILLIAM B. SPONSLER, b. 15 Jan 1879183; d. 18 Sep 1938184; m. MATILDA B. ESHELMAN; b. 24 Oct 1887, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA185; d. 7 Jul 1962, Everett, Bedford Co. PA185.
x. JOHN W. SPONSLER, b. 30 Jan 1881186; m. MARTHA GOGLEY.
27. JOHN CALVIN6 SNYDER (CANDACE5 HANKS, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1)187 was born 2 Sep 1856188,189, and died 3 Jun 1936189. He married SUSAN JANE MELLOTT189. She was born 9 May 1859 in Breezewood, Bedford Co. PA189, and died 21 Mar 1932189.
Child of JOHN SNYDER and SUSAN MELLOTT is:
81. i. RUSSELL WILLIAM7 SNYDER, b. 9 Apr 1900, Mattie, Bedford Co. PA; d. 13 May 1951, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA.
28. JOSEPH6 HANKS (BARTLEY5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 26 Aug 1847190, and died 9 Jan 1922190. He married SARAH SNIVELY. She was born 30 Apr 1850190, and died 13 Apr 1927190.
Notes for JOSEPH HANKS:
1880 PA Census: Bedford Co. Monroe Twp. ed. 229/23/5
Series T9, roll 1098
Bartley HANKS, 68, Farmer
Rachel, 67, Wife, Keeps House
Joseph, 32, Son, Farmer
Sarah, 31, Daughter-in-law, Keeps House
Edgar, 10, Grandson, Works on Farm
Herbert, 6, Grandson
May, 1, Granddau.
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Children of JOSEPH HANKS and SARAH SNIVELY are:
i. EDGAR ROSS7 HANKS, b. 22 Dec 1871191; d. 13 Feb 1938, bur. Clearville Union Cemetery, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA192.
ii. HERBERT M. HANKS, b. 25 Jul 1874, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA193; d. 12 Jul 1947, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA; bur. Clearville Union Cem193.
82. iii. MAY HANKS, b. 16 May 1879, Clearville, Bedford Co. PA; d. 15 Jul 1948, bur. Clearville M.E. Cem. Bedford Co. PA.
iv. PLEASANT B. HANKS, b. 27 May 1883194; d. 21 Dec 1964, bur. Clearville Union Cemetery, Monroe Twp. Bedford Co. PA194.
29. ALBERT BARTON6 HANKS (JARED5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 10 Sep 1843, and died 9 May 1906 in Chambersburg, Franklin Co. PA195. He married (1) SARAH E. BUMGARDENER 10 Sep 1867196. She was born 16 Apr 1848196, and died 8 Apr 1874196. He married (2) JENNIE HAYS 29 Dec 1875196.
Notes for ALBERT BARTON HANKS:
1870 PA Census: Bedford Co. Southampton Twp. p. 638
Series M593, roll 1098
Burt HANKS, 26, Farmer, /$2000, Pa.
Sarah E., 21, Keeps House, Maryland
Henry V., 1, at home
Jonas POTTS, 15, Works on Farm
Wm. BENNETT, 15, Works on Farm
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Children of ALBERT HANKS and SARAH BUMGARDENER are:
i. HENRY VERNON7 HANKS, b. 19 Jan 1869196; d. 29 Jul 1870196.
ii. EDWARD HASKILL HANKS, b. 2 Jun 1871197; m. ANNA WILSEY, 21 Jan 1905198.
Children of ALBERT HANKS and JENNIE HAYS are:
83. iii. MAUD7 HANKS, b. 30 Sep 1876; d. 30 Jun 1935.
iv. JARED BARTON HANKS, b. 22 Nov 1877199; d. 14 Nov 1956200; m. KATHRYN CLUGSTON, 31 Mar 1904200.
v. ALBERT ROY HANKS, b. 27 Jun 1880200; d. 9 May 1906201.
vi. ARTHUR EUGENE HANKS, b. 28 Aug 1882202; d. 25 Jun 1965, Camp Hill, PA202; m. ZORA KATHRYN SPANGLER, 11 Oct 1904202.
vii. FRED HAYS HANKS, b. 5 Sep 1884203; d. 27 Dec 1961203.
84. viii. NORA ALLEBRA HANKS, b. 22 Sep 1887.
ix. GEORGE RAYMOND HANKS, b. 29 Oct 1889204; m. CLARA JEANETTE PROBASCO, 2 Oct 1919204.
x. ALBERTA JEANETTE HANKS, b. 9 Nov 1891204; d. 9 Jun 1920204.
30. CORIOLANUS SCOTT6 HANKS (JARED5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 18 Oct 1852204, and died 19 Apr 1937 in Oneonta, NY204. He married HANNAH AMANDA GUMP 19 Sep 1876 in Everett, Bedford Co. PA205. She was born 22 Feb 1856 in Everett, Bedford Co. PA205, and died 9 Feb 1922 in Oneonta, NY205.
Children of CORIOLANUS HANKS and HANNAH GUMP are:
i. STANLEY BARTON7 HANKS, b. 4 Oct 1877206; d. 17 Mar 1878206.
ii. CHESTER GUMP HANKS, b. 1879207; d. 15 Jan 1907208; m. ELSIE AYERS, 17 Nov 1900208.
85. iii. CHARLOTTE ELISABETH HANKS, b. 10 Nov 1882; d. 23 Feb 1923.
31. HORACE ROSSEL6 HANKS (JARED5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 20 Aug 1856 in Chaneysville, Bedford Co. PA209, and died 23 Jul 1920 in Mineola, Nassau Co. NY209. He married ELIZABETH CORNELIA HOUSEL 14 Nov 1878210. She was born 10 Jun 1858 in Milford, NJ211, and died 30 Jul 1919212.
Children of HORACE HANKS and ELIZABETH HOUSEL are:
86. i. FRANCES BARTON7 HANKS, b. 24 Aug 1879, Williamsport, Lycoming Co. PA; d. 1 Jun 1952, Albany, NY.
87. ii. GEORGE JASON HANKS, b. 15 Jul 1885, Williamsport, Lycoming Co. PA; d. 23 May 1971, Oil City, Venango Co. PA.
32. NATHAN BARTON6 HANKS (WILLIAM5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 14 Dec 1849 in Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA213, and died 5 Jun 1906213. He married MARY ELIZABETH FLETCHER 21 Oct 1875. She was born 8 Oct 1854214, and died 19 Mar 1897215.
Notes for NATHAN BARTON HANKS:
1880 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/27/18
Series T9, roll 1133
Nathan B. HANKS, 30, Farmer
Elizabeth, 25, Wife, Keeping house
Willie C., 5, son; Clara G., 1, dau
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Will abstract, Fulton Co. PA
Hanks, Nathan B., 1906, v. 3, p. 458
· Brush Creek Twp.
· son William C. Hanks my 26 shares of Bank stock in First National Bank of Everett, Pa.
· my daughter Clara G. Hanks $1500
· my daughter Nellie G. Barton $1500
· my daughter Jennie Hanks $1500
· my daughter Mary Hanks $1500
· farm where I now live to be kept for children and mother
· land I hold in Green Co. Pa., my brother J. Grant Hanks shall have privilege of taking or buying
· coal lands in Green Co. Pa.
· 35 shares of Telephone stock held in Bedford-Fulton Telephone Co.
· mentions unmarried children
· after Mary Hanks is 14 years old
· J. Grant Hanks and William C. Hanks executors
· signed 29 May 1906
· testator died 5 day June 1906 at 6 oclock
· proven 21 Jun 1906
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Children of NATHAN HANKS and MARY FLETCHER are:
88. i. WILLIAM C.7 HANKS, b. 30 Mar 1877, Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA; d. 3 Feb 1958, Everett, Bedford Co. PA.
ii. CLARA G. HANKS, b. 4 Aug 1878216; d. 26 Sep 1956217; m. (1) ROY RITCHEY; m. (2) WALTER E. STEIN, 12 Sep 1900, Fulton Co. PA218; b. ca 1880218.
89. iii. NELLIE GRANT HANKS, b. 29 Sep 1880, Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA; d. 13 Jun 1954, Frederick, Montgomery Co. MD.
iv. JENNIE A. HANKS, b. 27 Aug 1885219; d. 17 Feb 1933219; m. ERNEST A. HIXSON, 26 Sep 1906, Fulton Co. PA220; b. 1880221; d. 1928221.
v. MARY E. HANKS, b. 11 Mar 1897, Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA222; d. 31 Jul 1989, Frederick, Montgomery Co. MD222; m. HOLDEN FELTON.
33. EMMA MALISSA6 HANKS (WILLIAM5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 4 Jan 1854, and died 19 Apr 1929223. She married ELLIOT HAYS LODGE 12 Nov 1874 in Clearville, Bedford Co. PA224, son of MASON LODGE and JULIA MARTIN. He was born 13 May 1848225, and died 1897225.
Notes for EMMA MALISSA HANKS:
LAST OF THE "GAY NINETIES": FULTON COUNTY, PA, IN 1899
by Marty McCullen, 1997
(Fulton County Historical Society Volume 19: 1997) p. 104:
"Miss Minnie Lodge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Lodge of Brush Creek Township, was wed to S.W. Kirk, esq., of McConnellsburg on August 3 at the home of the bride's mother in Emmaville."
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Notes for ELLIOT HAYS LODGE:
1880 PA Census: Fulton County, Brush Creek Twp. ed 207/19/5
Series T9, roll 1133
Elliott H. LODGE, 32, Farmer
Emma M., 26, Wife, Keeping house
Minnie A., 4, dau; Mary L., 2, dau
William M., 10/12, July, son
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Children of EMMA HANKS and ELLIOT LODGE are:
i. MRS. WILLIAM7 STEVENS226.
90. ii. MINNIE A. LODGE, b. 4 Sep 1875.
91. iii. MARY LENORA LODGE, b. 18 Aug 1877, Fulton Co. PA; d. 10 Nov 1955, Everett, Bedford Co. PA.
92. iv. WILLIAM MARK LODGE, b. 17 Jul 1879, Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA; d. 22 Dec 1959, Chambersburg Hospital, PA.
93. v. JENNIE M. LODGE, b. 20 Jun 1881.
vi. E. CHARLES LODGE, b. 29 Jan 1884227; m. SADIE PRINGLE.
vii. GRACE LODGE, b. 21 Oct 1885227; d. Jan 1942227; m. ROY CUTCHALL.
94. viii. GEORGE W. LODGE, b. 24 Aug 1887.
ix. FRED GRANT LODGE, b. 7 May 1890227; m. MAY SMITH.
x. AMY ETHEL LODGE, b. 16 Feb 1892227; m. HARRY HIRAM CLEVENGER, 29 Oct 1914, Fulton Co. PA228; b. ca 1890228.
xi. RUTH LODGE, b. 24 May 1894229; d. 28 Sep 1894230.
xii. OLIVE LODGE, b. 10 Dec 1895230; m. ____ MARCUM.
34. RHODA J.6 HANKS (WILLIAM5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 22 Apr 1858231, and died 29 Oct 1883 in Fulton Co. PA231. She married JOSHUA THORTON ROHM 31 Mar 1881, son of JACOB ROHM and MARY MAIKEN. He was born 3 Jan 1852231, and died 31 Mar 1914 in Redding, CA; bur. Redding Cem.231.
Child of RHODA HANKS and JOSHUA ROHM is:
i. VANCE7 ROHM232.
35. ANDREW CURTIN6 HANKS (WILLIAM5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 2 Dec 1862, and died 2 Oct 1896 in bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA233. He married KATHRYN ROHM 25 Sep 1889 in Gapsville, PA234, daughter of JOHN ROHM and MALINDA MELLOTT. She was born 3 Jul 1862235, and died 8 Dec 1938 in Gapsville, Fulton Co. PA236.
Child of ANDREW HANKS and KATHRYN ROHM is:
i. GEORGE ELTON7 HANKS, b. 2 Feb 1894, Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA236; d. 26 Jun 1955, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA236.
36. JASON GRANT6 HANKS (WILLIAM5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 11 Feb 1865, and died 14 Dec 1944237. He married (1) SARAH AGNES DUNLAP 16 Sep 1891 in Fulton Co. PA238. She was born 1862, and died 16 Apr 1909 in bur. Breezewood, PA239. He married (2) ELIZA SAMS 7 Jun 1911239. She was born 30 Jun 1874240, and died 18 Jan 1952 in bur. Everett Cemetery, Everett, Bedford Co. PA241.
Notes for JASON GRANT HANKS:
Physician, Graduate of Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa.
Children of JASON HANKS and SARAH DUNLAP are:
95. i. HELEN7 HANKS.
ii. INFANT SON HANKS, b. 1894242; d. 1894242.
iii. JASON G.J. HANKS, b. 1906242; d. 1909242.
37. OSA IRENE6 HANKS (WILLIAM5, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 8 Jul 1869 in Emmaville, Fulton Co. PA243, and died 1 May 1947243. She married PALMER TRUAX 18 Apr 1889 in Fulton Co. PA244. He was born 4 Oct 1861245, and died 22 Oct 1894245.
Children of OSA HANKS and PALMER TRUAX are:
i. INFANT7 TRUAX, b. 25 Jul 1891245; d. 25 Jul 1891, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA245.
96. ii. EARL HANKS TRUAX, b. 27 Jan 1893, Fulton Co. PA; d. Jun 1968, Hagerstown, MD.
iii. GUY TRUAX246.
38. REBECCA H.6 ENSLEY (MARY5 HANKS, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 3 Jun 1844 in East Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA247. She married JACOB FOSTER ca 1865248. He was born Jun 1836 in MD248.
Notes for JACOB FOSTER:
1900 PA Census: Blair Co. Altoona City, 6th Precinct 1st, e.d. 54, p. 2, 2 Jun 1900:
House Number: 1714 8th Avenue, dwelling 35, family 35:
Jacob FOSTER, Head, June 1836, age 63, marr. 35 yrs, MD/Ger/Ger, Carpenter
Rebecca H., Wife, June 1844, age 55, marr. 35 yrs, Pa/Pa/Pa
Cora M., dau, May 1869, age 31, single, Pa/Pa/Pa
Harry STOVER, Boarder, Feb 1878, age 22, married, Pa/Pa/Pa, Snapper Glass Works
Joseph W. WOODS, Boarder, Jan 1847, age 53, single, Pa/Pa/Pa, Painter
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Child of REBECCA ENSLEY and JACOB FOSTER is:
i. CORA M.7 FOSTER, b. May 1869248.
39. WILLIAM FLETCHER6 ENSLEY (MARY5 HANKS, BENJAMIN4, WILLIAM3, WILLIAM2, PETER1) was born 27 Sep 1845249, and died 2 Jul 1915250. He married SARAH CATHERINE HIXSON 6 May 1869251, daughter of TIMOTHY HIXSON and MARY BARTON. She was born 20 Oct 1851 in Brush Creek Twp. Fulton Co. PA251, and died 13 Jan 1942 in Six Mile Run; bur. McKendree Cem.251.
Notes for WILLIAM FLETCHER ENSLEY:
1870 PA Census: Fulton Co. Brush Creek Twp. Emmaville P.O. p. 15
Series M593, roll 1347
William ENSLEY, 23, Teamster, /300, Pa.
Sarah, [indecipherable]
Sarah, ?/12
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McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, Fulton Co. PA
ENSLEY
WILLIAM F. ENSLEY / BORN SEPT. 27. 1845 / DIED JULY 2. 1915
HIS WIFE SARA HIXSON / BORN OCT. 20. 1851 / DIED JAN. 13. 1942
THEIR SON WM. ERNEST / BORN NOV. 16. 1880 / DIED MAY 3. 1902
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Children of WILLIAM ENSLEY and SARAH HIXSON are:
i. EDWARD7 ENSLEY252.
ii. SARAH ENSLEY, b. ca 1870253.
iii. MARY JANE ENSLEY, b. 11 May 1870254; d. 19 Jan 1871, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA254.
iv. BERTHA FLORENCE ENSLEY, b. 18 Nov 1871255; d. 11 Nov 1946, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA255; m. EDWARD JACOB FOOR; b. 1872, East Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA255; d. 20 Sep 1922, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA255.
v. ELLA NORA ENSLEY, b. 19 Dec 1873255; d. 7 Jun 1973, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA255; m. WALTER J. GLASS; b. 7 Aug 1877, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA255; d. 21 Dec 1944, West Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA255.
vi. CHARLES ELWOOD ENSLEY, b. 22 Apr 1877256; d. 20 Dec 1898, bur. McKendree Cemetery, Crystal Spring, PA256.
vii. WILLIAM ERNEST ENSLEY, b. 16 Nov 1880257; d. 3 May 1902, bur. McKendree Cem. Brush Creek Valley, Fulton Co. PA258.
viii. GEORGE ARCHER ENSLEY, b. 29 Jul 1883, Mann Twp. Bedford Co. PA259; d. 25 Oct 1976, State College, PA259.
ix. CLAD CLAYTON ENSLEY, b. 3 Apr 1886, Mann Twp. Bedford Co. PA259; d. 31 Mar 1933, Everett, Bedford Co. PA259; m. IDA BEQUEATH; b. 1893, East Providence Twp. Bedford Co. PA259; d. 1979, Everett, Bedford Co. PA259.
97. x. CORA MAUDE ENSLEY, b. 30 Nov 1888; d. 5 Mar 1972, McConnellsburg, Fulton Co. PA.
xi. ROSS ALBERT ENSLEY, b. 8 Jan 1892, Mann Twp. Bedford Co. PA259; d. 14 Jan 1964, Washington, PA259; m. LULA VALINDA WALLACE; b. 6 Sep 1894, Monroe Twp. Bedfo
