of Montgomery County, Ohio · from Virginia · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Henry Shank
Henry Shank⚭ Catherine Rasor
childrenJacob Shank · Henry Shank · John Shank · Philip Shank · George Shank · Michael Shank · Barbara Shank · Mary Shank · Elizabeth Shank
Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Montgomery County, Ohio
Their story
What the record says
Grandfather of Noah Shank.
Born and married in Virginia.
Came to Ohio in 1819, settled in Perry Township and cleared a 160-acre farm.
Member United Brethren church.
Died on his farm.
Son Jacob lived to nearly 100, son Michael to 108.
Two children died in infancy.
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