William (W?) Shankland (M)
b. say 1663, d. circa September 1730, #1

     The exact birth order and dates of Williams's five children are not known, but some assumptions can be made. By following the ages of the generations that follow, the number of children that each child had by 1730 (William's grandchildren mentioned in his will), and other factors, we can assume the following. The youngest children were Joseph and William. William was working his father's land in Angola Neck DE but didn't have any children yet. There was no mention of Joseph having any land or children yet. He was the executor of his fathers will and may have been living at home helping his father with the farm. My guess is that William was the oldest of these two. Elizabeth was probably around 32 when she died prior to 1730. (Six children about two years apart, married around 19). Robert was older then John, his grandchild (Rhoads) was born in 1740 but John's Son David wasn't born until 1737. I don't know who was older Robert or Elizabeth, but John was the middle child. The known ages of the 4th and 5th generations tend to confirm this THEORY of birth orders.

William does not mention his wife when he purchased his first piece of property in Somerset Co MD in 1692. When he sold it (from Lewes) in 1714 he and his wife Elizabeth sign a power of attorney. He purchased property and moved his family to Lewes DE in 1704. My assumption therefore is William married Elizabeth around 1694, his first three children were born in Somerset Co MD and his last two in Sussex Co DE. William was born say 1663 at Scotland. William immigrated to The Eastern Shore of Maryland circa 1680. There is no actual record of William's immigration to America, but we can make some assumptions from the following facts. There is a record of early immigrations to America in Maryland because up until 1685 Lord Baltimore paid a bounty of 100 acres of land, to ship Captains, for every immigrant they transported. There is a record of a Mathew Shackland in 1680 transported by Samuel Groome on the Ship Globe of London. Either this is our William (misspelled) or another Shankland/Shackland. There is no further record of this individual implying that he either moved on, died, or possibly that he was really William Shankland. William signed a petition as a resident of Somerset Co MD in 1689. From the above we can conclude that he might have immigrated in 1680, or between 1685(when they quit giving land and keeping these types of records) and 1689(when we have actual documentation of his presence). We also don't know where he was born or immigrated from, but Shankland is a Scottish name and most of the next four generations were Presbyterians(A Scottish religion).. William signed a petition on on 28 November 1689. He was one of 238 signors of an "address" of loyalty to the King & Queen of England who signed as residents of Somerset Co MD. The Address reads as follows:

To the King and Queen most Excellent Majesty Wee your Majesty's subjects in the county of Somersett and Province of Maryland being refreshed and encouraged by your Majestys great and properous undertaking, and by your late gracious letter to those of this province , do cast ourselves at your Majestys feet humbly desiring and hopefully expecting the continuance of your Majestys care of us, as our Case and Circumstance Doe and may require, in the confidence whereof wee resolve to continue (by the Grace of God) in the Profession and defence of the Protestant religion and your Majesty's Title and interest against the French and other Papists that oppose and trouble us in so just and good a cause not doubting but your Majestys wisdom and clemency will afford unto us all needful suitable
aid and Protection for securing our Religion lives and liberty under Protestant Governors and Government, and for enabling us to defend ourselves against all Invaders. Thus Praying for your Majestys long and happy Reigne over us. Wee know ourselves to bee (with due Reverence and sincerity) Your Majestys Loyall Obedient and humble Subjects.

Other signors of interest to us are David Hall (Williams son John Married a Mary Hall) & David Dresden(Dreaden, Dryden?). William sold property to a John Dryden.. He bought property from John Parker on 3 July 1692 at Parkers Adventure, Somerset Co MD. William (W?) Shankland married Elizabeth (?) before 1695. He attested to the validity of James Dunkan's will on 16 September 1696 at Somerset Co MD. Unfortunately there isn't any information in this will indicating what William's relationship, if any, was to James Duncan.. He bought property from Samuel Preston in 1704 at St Martins, Lewes Sussex Co DE. "One of the first five property transactions between private parties in the State of Delaware was the purchase of 400 acres on Pagen Creek by William Shankland from Samuel Preston. This Tract of land was called St. Martins and through it was afterwards located the Well known Shankland's Lane." (The Main Street into town. JNS). William sold property to John Dryden on 3 November 1714 at Parkers Adventure, Lewes Sussex Co DE. "This is the only known record of William's wife. She signed as Elizabeth Shankland. William's occupation of Cooper (Barrel Maker) was also mentioned. This property was purchased while William was living in MD but sold from their residence in Lewes DE. The propery was sold for 9000 pounds of tobacco.". He bought property from William Penn on 27 June 1717 at Land record, Sussex, DE, Lewes Sussex Co DE. .

Pensilvania & Counties ss

By the Commissioners of Property

At the Request of William Shankland of the county of Sussex that we would grant him to take up a small Island situate in Lewis Creek on the back of those two Small Islands lately granted to Alexander Molleston, the Said Island is Supposed to contain about ten acres of marsh. These are to authorize and require thee to Survey or causes to be surveyed unto the Said William Shankland the said Island of Marsh according to the bounds thereof extended to the Water of Said Creek, Which Said Island is to be holden of the Proprietary under the Yearly Quitrent of one bushell of Good Winter Wheat, and make return of the Same into the Secretarys Office in order for a future Confirmation. Given under our hands and Provincial Seal at Philadelphia the 27th day of ye 3d month Anno Dni 1717.

Richard Hill
Issac Norris
James Logan

To Jacob Taylor Survr. General

(A Proprietary Colony was one in which the Crown granted proprietorship to an individual, or group of individuals. William Penn was granted this proprietorship as the Crown (The King of England) owed his father money for the building of ships. Quitrent was a method of selling property in Colonial Times. The purchaser was Granted ownership and could sell the land for a profit or loss to anyone else, however he owed the original proprietor (William Penn and his descendants) a small fee for the privlege. England deliberately made it difficult for the Colonists to obtain cash so, many times, this rent was asked for and paid in goods.

The reference of this being the third month was due to the old dating system where the New Year started in March.

This Island of Marsh was handed down in the wills of several generations of Shanklands and was afterwards known as Shankland's Island. It was eventually dredged away during the making of the Lewes and Rehoboth Canal. JNS). He made a will on 14 September 1730 at Lewes Sussex Co DE. Executor: Joseph Shankland (Son).
Witnesses: Thomas Gear, Mary Gear, and Joshua Fisher.
Heirs:
William Shankland Son, Robert Shankland Son, John Shankland Son,
Joseph Shankland Son, Elizabeth Thomson (deceased) Daughter.
Grandchildren:
From John - Sarah, Ester, and John.
From Robert - Robert William and Elizabeth.
From Elizabeth - Andrew, Margaret, Elizabeth and 3 un-named Granddaughters.

A full copy of this will is at the end of this chapter for your reading pleasure and to show the important genealogical data it provides. JNS
. William died circa September 1730 at Sussex Co DE.

Elizabeth (?) (F)
#2

     Elizabeth (?) married William (W?) Shankland before 1695.

Robert Shankland (M)
b. circa 1695, d. circa 1734, #3
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     His body was interred at Sussex Co DE. Robert was born circa 1695 at Somerset Co MD. He was the son of William (W?) Shankland and Elizabeth (?). He married Mary Molleston circa 1710. Robert died circa 1734 at Sussex Co DE.

Mary Molleston (F)
#4

     Mary died at Sussex Co DE. She married Robert Shankland circa 1710. Her body was interred on 2 September 1774 at Sussex Co DE.

William Shankland (M)
b. before 1721, d. 28 January 1772, #5
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     He married Patience Rhoads. William was born before 1721 at Sussex Co DE. He was the son of Robert Shankland and Mary Molleston. William died on 28 January 1772 at Sussex Co DE.

Patience Rhoads (F)
#6

     She married William Shankland.

Rhoads Shankland (M)
b. 12 March 1740, d. 30 January 1816, #7
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     He made a will at Sussex Co DE. Rhoads was a civil engineer, architect, builder, soldier, churchman, statesman, and public benefactor. He was a wealthy and prominent citizen of his day.

1765-1767 Sheriff of Sussex Co.
1780 High Sheriff - Constructed the jail in Lewes, DE
1782 Captain of the State Militia
1785-1788 State Representative
1787 Justice of the Peace
1788 Established Ebenezer M.E. Church on Shankland's Lane
1790-1793 State Senator
1791 Delegate to the State Constitutional Convention DE
1791 Trustee of the County poor
1791 Surveyed, plotted, and purchased property now the sight of Georgetown. DE.
Rhoads was born on 12 March 1740 at Sussex Co DE. He was the son of William Shankland and Patience Rhoads. He married Ann "Nancy" May on 12 May 1768. He married Mary (Lewis) Emory on 7 January 1789. He married Betsy Wolf on 25 July 1810. Rhoads died on 30 January 1816 at Sussex Co DE at age 75. His body was interred on 30 January 1816 at Sussex Co DE.

Ann "Nancy" May (F)
b. 1 February 1754, d. 22 August 1775, #8
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     Ann was born on 1 February 1754. She was the daughter of Jonathon May and Sarah (?). She married Rhoads Shankland on 12 May 1768. Ann died on 22 August 1775 at age 21.

Mary (Lewis) Emory (F)
d. 6 February 1803, #9

     She married Rhoads Shankland on 7 January 1789. Mary died on 6 February 1803.

Elizabeth Wolfe (F)
#10

     Elizabeth died.¹

William Shankland (M)
b. 9 December 1769, d. 15 December 1769, #11
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     William was born on 9 December 1769. He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Ann "Nancy" May. William died on 15 December 1769 at age 0.

Patience Shankland (F)
b. 7 January 1771, d. 20 September 1790, #12
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     Patience was born on 7 January 1771. She was the daughter of Rhoads Shankland and Ann "Nancy" May. She married William S Shankland on 6 October 1789. Patience died on 20 September 1790 at age 19.

John Shankland (M)
b. 13 February 1774, d. 23 September 1774, #13
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     John was born on 13 February 1774. He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Ann "Nancy" May. John died on 23 September 1774 at age 0.

Rhoads Shankland (M)
b. 11 January 1790, d. 28 October 1790, #14
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     Rhoads was born on 11 January 1790. He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Mary (Lewis) Emory. Rhoads died on 28 October 1790 at age 0.

Rhoads Bryon Shankland (M)
b. 11 March 1793, #15
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     Rhoads died. Rhoads was born on 11 March 1793. He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Mary (Lewis) Emory.

William Garrison Shankland (M)
b. 14 March 1795, #16
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     William died. He married Unknown (?). He married Harriot Barnes. William was born on 14 March 1795. He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Mary (Lewis) Emory.

Unknown (?) (F)
#17

     She married William Garrison Shankland.

Harriot Barnes (F)
d. circa 1868, #18

     She married William Garrison Shankland. Harriot died circa 1868.

Edward Russel Shankland (M)
b. 7 March 1819, d. 17 January 1895, #19
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     Edward was born on 7 March 1819 at Lewes Sussex Co DE. He was the son of William Garrison Shankland and Unknown (?). He married Martha Neville on 13 June 1839. He married Emeline F Clapp after 1853 at Alleghney Co PA. Edward died on 17 January 1895 at Jennings Calcasieu Parish LA at age 75.

Martha Neville (F)
d. 1 November 1852, #20

     She married Edward Russel Shankland on 13 June 1839. Martha died on 1 November 1852 at Mckeesport Allegheny Co PA.

Emeline F Clapp (F)
#21

     She married Edward Russel Shankland after 1853 at Alleghney Co PA.

William L Shankland (M)
b. 25 November 1842, d. 21 March 1863, #23
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     William was born on 25 November 1842 at Pittsburg Allegahny Co PA. He was the son of Edward Russel Shankland and Martha Neville. William died on 21 March 1863 at Dubuque Dubuque Co IA at age 20.

Edward Clapp Shankland (M)
b. 2 August 1854, d. 3 June 1924, #24
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     Edward was born on 2 August 1854 at Pittsburg Allegahny Co PA. He was the son of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp. He married Harriet S Graham on 19 July 1881 at Iowa City IA. Edward died on 3 June 1924 at Chicago Cook Co IL at age 69.

Harriet S Graham (F)
b. March 1856, d. after 1925, #25

     Harriet was born in March 1856 at IA. She married Edward Clapp Shankland on 19 July 1881 at Iowa City IA. Harriet died after 1925 at Chicago Cook Co IL.

Ralph Graham Shankland (M)
#26
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     Ralph died at Denver CO. Ralph was born at OH. He was the son of Edward Clapp Shankland and Harriet S Graham.

Andrew Daniel Shankland (M)
d. circa 1905, #27
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     Andrew was born at OH. He was the son of Edward Clapp Shankland and Harriet S Graham. Andrew died circa 1905 at Madison, WI.

Mary Emeline Shankland (F)
d. after 1940, #28
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     Mary was born at Chicago Cook Co IL. She was the daughter of Edward Clapp Shankland and Harriet S Graham. Mary died after 1940.

Ellen Shankland (F)
b. circa 1856, #29
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     Ellen died. She married (?) Casey. Ellen was born circa 1856. She was the daughter of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp.

(?) Casey (M)
#30

     He married Ellen Shankland.

Emeline Shankland (F)
b. circa 1865, #31
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     Emeline died. Emeline was born circa 1865 at Dubuque Co IA. She was the daughter of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp.

Ralph Martin Shankland (M)
b. 8 September 1863, d. 28 June 1933, #32
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     Ralph was born on 8 September 1863 at Dubuque Dubuque Co IA. He was the son of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp. He married Justine M Mcneil on 14 November 1894. He married Alice (?) circa 1910 at Europe. Ralph died on 28 June 1933 at New York NY at age 69.

Justine M Mcneil (F)
b. circa 1872, #33

     Justine died. Justine was born circa 1872 at MI. She married Ralph Martin Shankland on 14 November 1894.

Alice (?) (F)
#34

     She married Ralph Martin Shankland circa 1910 at Europe.

Ralph Halmer Shankland (M)
b. circa 1895, #35
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     Ralph died. He married (?) Gibens. Ralph was born circa 1895 at Chicago Cook Co IL. He was the son of Ralph Martin Shankland and Justine M Mcneil.

(?) Gibens (F)
#36

     She married Ralph Halmer Shankland.

Ralph Halmer Shankland (M)
#37
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     He married Virginia (?). Ralph Halmer Shankland is the son of Ralph Halmer Shankland and (?) Gibens.

Virginia (?) (F)
#38

     She married Ralph Halmer Shankland.

Girl Shankland (F)
#39
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     Girl Shankland is the daughter of Ralph Halmer Shankland and Virginia (?).

Katherine Shankland (F)
#40
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     Katherine Shankland is the daughter of Ralph Martin Shankland and Justine M Mcneil. She married Walter K Woolman Jr. on 21 May 1932.

Walter K Woolman Jr. (M)
#41

     He married Katherine Shankland on 21 May 1932.

James Rhoads Shankland (M)
b. 1795, #42
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     James died. He married Isabel Rachel Shankland. James was born in 1795. He was the son of William Garrison Shankland and Harriot Barnes.

John Shankland (M)
#43
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     John Shankland is the son of William Garrison Shankland and Harriot Barnes. He married Sarah (?).

Sarah (?) (F)
#44

     She married John Shankland.

Harriet Shankland (F)
#45
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     Harriet Shankland is the daughter of John Shankland and Sarah (?).

Julia Shankland (F)
#46
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     Julia Shankland is the daughter of John Shankland and Sarah (?).

Agnes Shankland (F)
#47
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     Agnes Shankland is the daughter of John Shankland and Sarah (?).

Maude Shankland (F)
#48
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     Maude Shankland is the daughter of John Shankland and Sarah (?).

William Pitt Shankland (M)
b. circa 1835, #49
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     William died. He married Louise M Hare. William was born circa 1835 at Barnsville OH. He was the son of William Garrison Shankland and Harriot Barnes.

Louise M Hare (F)
#50

     She married William Pitt Shankland.

Martha Odell Shankland (F)
#51
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     Martha Odell Shankland is the daughter of William Pitt Shankland and Louise M Hare. She married (?) Yarnell.