Shank from Illinois and Missouri and westward
I'm looking for info and descendants on William Shank family from Illinois.
William born March 17, 1848 and married Mary Melvinia Stearns/Sternes born October 1847 in Cedar Co., IA.
In 1860 Mary was with her mother in Atchison, Henry Co., IL.
In 1872 William and Mary Stearns Shank married in Illinois.
In 1880 they were in Sheffield, Bureau Co., IL.
In 1900 they were in Richmond, Ray Co., MO.
In 1910 they were in Precinct 5, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co., CO.
In 1920 they were back in Richmond, Ray Co., MO
In 1922 William Shank died and was buried in Sunny Slope Cem in Richmond, MO
In 1930 Mary is still in Richmond and died in 1934 and was buried in Sunny Slope Cem in Richmond, MO.
There known children are:
Permelia Shank b. abt 1872 IL
John A. Shank b. abt 1873 ILmd. Elizabeth and went westward.
Charles L. Shank b. abt 1876 IL
Nancy M. Shank b. abt 1877 IL
Lillie Belle Shank b. 1882 IA md. Thomas Benton Williams d. 1961 bur. Sunny Slope Cem., Richmond, MO
Any info appreciated. Thanks!!
Jennie