William (W?) Shankland
#1, b. say 1663, d. circa September 1730
| Biography* | 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. |
| Birth* | William was born say 1663 at Scotland. |
| Immigration* | 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). We have strong reasons to suspect that William was Scotch-Irish. Scotch-Irish Hypothesis. |
| Petition* | 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. Most importantly there are 50 names on this list that match or partially match the 1665 Hearth Tax Roll list of County Donegal Irland.. |
| Deed* | He bought property from John Parker on 3 July 1692 at Parkers Adventure, Somerset Co, MD. |
| Marriage* | William (W?) Shankland married Elizabeth (?) before 1695. |
| Will* | 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.. |
| Deed* | He bought property from Samuel Preston in 1704 at St Martins, Lewes, Sussex, 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). |
| Deed* | William sold property to John Dryden on 3 November 1714 at Parkers Adventure, Lewes, 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.". |
| Deed* | He bought property from William Penn on 27 June 1717 at Land record, Lewes, Sussex, 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) Click here:HT for the latest information on the possible discovery of Shankland Island.. |
| Will* | He made a will on 14 September 1730 at Lewes, 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 Will. |
| Death* | William died circa September 1730 at Sussex Co, DE. |
Family | Elizabeth (?) |
| Marriage* | He married Elizabeth (?) before 1695. |
| Children |
|
Elizabeth (?)
#2
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Pedigree John N Shankland Relationship Avery to Marsh Relationship John to Charles |
| Relationship | 6th great-grandmother of John Norman Shankland. |
| Marriage* | Elizabeth (?) married William (W?) Shankland before 1695. |
Family | William (W?) Shankland b. s 1663, d. c Sep 1730 |
| Children |
|
Robert Shankland
#3, b. circa 1687, d. circa 1734
| Father* | William (W?) Shankland b. s 1663, d. c Sep 1730 |
| Mother* | Elizabeth (?) |
Robert Shankland|b. c 1687\nd. c 1734|p1.htm#i3|William (W?) Shankland|b. s 1663\nd. c Sep 1730|p1.htm#i1|Elizabeth (?)||p1.htm#i2||||||||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland 7 Branch Descendant Chart DNA Relationship John to Charles Time by family |
| Relationship | Son of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 5th great-granduncle of John Norman Shankland. |
| Burial* | His body was interred at Sussex Co, DE. |
| Birth* | Robert was born circa 1687 at Somerset Co, MD. |
| He was the son of William (W?) Shankland and Elizabeth (?). | |
| Marriage* | He married Mary Molleston circa 1710. |
| Death* | Robert died circa 1734 at Sussex Co, DE. |
Family | Mary Molleston |
| Children |
|
Mary Molleston
#4
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland Relationship John to Charles |
| Death* | Mary died at Sussex Co, DE. |
| Marriage* | She married Robert Shankland circa 1710. |
| Burial* | Her body was interred on 2 September 1774 at Sussex Co, DE. |
Family | Robert Shankland b. c 1687, d. c 1734 |
| Children |
|
William Shankland
#5, b. circa 1712, d. 28 January 1772
| Father* | Robert Shankland b. c 1687, d. c 1734 |
| Mother* | Mary Molleston |
William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Robert Shankland|b. c 1687\nd. c 1734|p1.htm#i3|Mary Molleston||p1.htm#i4|William (W?) Shankland|b. s 1663\nd. c Sep 1730|p1.htm#i1|Elizabeth (?)||p1.htm#i2||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland 7 Branch Descendant Chart DNA Relationship John to Charles Time by family |
| Relationship | Grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 1st cousin 6 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Marriage* | He married Patience Rhoads. |
| Birth* | William was born circa 1712 at Sussex Co, DE. |
| He was the son of Robert Shankland and Mary Molleston. | |
| Death* | William died on 28 January 1772 at Sussex Co, DE. |
Family | Patience Rhoads |
| Children |
|
Patience Rhoads
#6
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland Relationship John to Charles |
| Marriage* | She married William Shankland. |
Family | William Shankland b. c 1712, d. 28 Jan 1772 |
| Children |
|
Rhoads Shankland
#7, b. 12 March 1740, d. 30 January 1816
| Father* | William Shankland b. c 1712, d. 28 Jan 1772 |
| Mother* | Patience Rhoads |
Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6|Robert Shankland|b. c 1687\nd. c 1734|p1.htm#i3|Mary Molleston||p1.htm#i4||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland 7 Branch Descendant Chart DNA Relationship John to Charles Time by family |
| Relationship | Great-grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin 5 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Will* | He made a will at Sussex Co, DE. |
| Biography* | 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. |
| Birth* | Rhoads was born on 12 March 1740 at Sussex Co, DE. |
| He was the son of William Shankland and Patience Rhoads. | |
| Marriage* | He married Ann "Nancy" May on 12 May 1768. |
| Marriage* | He married Mary (Wiltbank) Emory on 7 January 1789. |
| Marriage* | He married Betsy Wolf on 25 July 1810. |
| Death* | Rhoads died on 30 January 1816 at Sussex Co, DE, at age 75. |
| Burial* | His body was interred on 30 January 1816 at Sussex Co, DE. |
Family 1 | Ann "Nancy" May b. 1 Feb 1754, d. 22 Aug 1775 |
| Marriage* | He married Ann "Nancy" May on 12 May 1768. |
| Children |
|
Family 2 | Mary (Wiltbank) Emory d. 6 Feb 1803 |
| Marriage* | He married Mary (Wiltbank) Emory on 7 January 1789. |
| Children |
|
Family 3 | Betsy Wolf |
| Marriage* | He married Betsy Wolf on 25 July 1810. |
Ann "Nancy" May
#8, b. 1 February 1754, d. 22 August 1775
| Father* | Jonathon May |
| Mother* | Sarah (?) |
Ann "Nancy" May|b. 1 Feb 1754\nd. 22 Aug 1775|p1.htm#i8|Jonathon May||p33.htm#i995|Sarah (?)||p33.htm#i997||||||||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Birth* | Ann was born on 1 February 1754. |
| She was the daughter of Jonathon May and Sarah (?). | |
| Marriage* | She married Rhoads Shankland on 12 May 1768. |
| Death* | Ann died on 22 August 1775 at age 21. |
Family | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Children |
|
Mary (Wiltbank) Emory
#9, d. 6 February 1803
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland Relationship John to Charles |
| Marriage* | She married Rhoads Shankland on 7 January 1789. |
| Death* | Mary died on 6 February 1803. |
Family | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Children |
|
William Shankland
#11, b. 9 December 1769, d. 15 December 1769
| Father* | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Mother* | Ann "Nancy" May b. 1 Feb 1754, d. 22 Aug 1775 |
William Shankland|b. 9 Dec 1769\nd. 15 Dec 1769|p1.htm#i11|Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|Ann "Nancy" May|b. 1 Feb 1754\nd. 22 Aug 1775|p1.htm#i8|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6|Jonathon May||p33.htm#i995|Sarah (?)||p33.htm#i997| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Relationship | 2nd great-grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 4 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Birth* | William was born on 9 December 1769. |
| He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Ann "Nancy" May. | |
| Death* | William died on 15 December 1769. |
Patience Shankland
#12, b. 7 January 1771, d. 20 September 1790
| Father* | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Mother* | Ann "Nancy" May b. 1 Feb 1754, d. 22 Aug 1775 |
Patience Shankland|b. 7 Jan 1771\nd. 20 Sep 1790|p1.htm#i12|Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|Ann "Nancy" May|b. 1 Feb 1754\nd. 22 Aug 1775|p1.htm#i8|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6|Jonathon May||p33.htm#i995|Sarah (?)||p33.htm#i997| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland (#1) Descendant William (W) Shankland (#2) Descendant 5 Generations (#1) Descendant 5 Generations (#2) Descendant Robert Shankland Relationship Avery to Marsh |
| Relationship | 2nd great-granddaughter of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 4 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Birth* | Patience was born on 7 January 1771. |
| She was the daughter of Rhoads Shankland and Ann "Nancy" May. | |
| Marriage* | She married William S Shankland on 6 October 1789. |
| Death* | Patience died on 20 September 1790 at age 19. |
Family | William S Shankland b. 10 Oct 1768, d. 21 Oct 1819 |
| Child |
|
John Shankland
#13, b. 13 February 1774, d. 23 September 1774
| Father* | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Mother* | Ann "Nancy" May b. 1 Feb 1754, d. 22 Aug 1775 |
John Shankland|b. 13 Feb 1774\nd. 23 Sep 1774|p1.htm#i13|Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|Ann "Nancy" May|b. 1 Feb 1754\nd. 22 Aug 1775|p1.htm#i8|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6|Jonathon May||p33.htm#i995|Sarah (?)||p33.htm#i997| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Relationship | 2nd great-grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 4 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Birth* | John was born on 13 February 1774. |
| He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Ann "Nancy" May. | |
| Death* | John died on 23 September 1774. |
Rhoads Shankland
#14, b. 11 January 1790, d. 28 October 1790
| Father* | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Mother* | Mary (Wiltbank) Emory d. 6 Feb 1803 |
Rhoads Shankland|b. 11 Jan 1790\nd. 28 Oct 1790|p1.htm#i14|Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|Mary (Wiltbank) Emory|d. 6 Feb 1803|p1.htm#i9|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Relationship | 2nd great-grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 4 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Birth* | Rhoads was born on 11 January 1790. |
| He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Mary (Wiltbank) Emory. | |
| Death* | Rhoads died on 28 October 1790. |
Rhoads Bryon Shankland
#15, b. 11 March 1793
| Father* | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Mother* | Mary (Wiltbank) Emory d. 6 Feb 1803 |
Rhoads Bryon Shankland|b. 11 Mar 1793|p1.htm#i15|Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|Mary (Wiltbank) Emory|d. 6 Feb 1803|p1.htm#i9|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Relationship | 2nd great-grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 4 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Death* | Rhoads died. |
| Birth* | Rhoads was born on 11 March 1793. |
| He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Mary (Wiltbank) Emory. |
William Garrison Shankland
#16, b. 14 March 1795
| Father* | Rhoads Shankland b. 12 Mar 1740, d. 30 Jan 1816 |
| Mother* | Mary (Wiltbank) Emory d. 6 Feb 1803 |
William Garrison Shankland|b. 14 Mar 1795|p1.htm#i16|Rhoads Shankland|b. 12 Mar 1740\nd. 30 Jan 1816|p1.htm#i7|Mary (Wiltbank) Emory|d. 6 Feb 1803|p1.htm#i9|William Shankland|b. c 1712\nd. 28 Jan 1772|p1.htm#i5|Patience Rhoads||p1.htm#i6||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland DNA |
| Relationship | 2nd great-grandson of William (W?) Shankland. |
| Relationship | 3rd cousin 4 times removed of John Norman Shankland. |
| Death* | William died. |
| Marriage* | He married Unknown (?). |
| Birth* | William was born on 14 March 1795. |
| He was the son of Rhoads Shankland and Mary (Wiltbank) Emory. | |
| Marriage* | He married Harriot Barnes in 1816. |
Family 1 | Unknown (?) |
Family 2 | Harriot Barnes d. c 1868 |
| Children |
|
Unknown (?)
#17
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Marriage* | She married William Garrison Shankland. |
Family 1 | William Garrison Shankland b. 14 Mar 1795 |
Family 2 | |
| Child |
|
Harriot Barnes
#18, d. circa 1868
| Charts | Descendant William (W) Shankland Descendant 5 Generations Descendant Robert Shankland |
| Marriage* | She married William Garrison Shankland in 1816. |
| Death* | Harriot died circa 1868. |
Family | William Garrison Shankland b. 14 Mar 1795 |
| Children |
|
Edward Russel Shankland
#19, b. 7 March 1819, d. 17 January 1895
| Mother* | Unknown (?) |
| Parents-Bio | |
Edward Russel Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19||||Unknown (?)||p1.htm#i17||||||||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Biography | Biographical Sketch of E. R. Shankland E. R. Shankland was born in Lewis, Delaware, in 1819. Left an orphan at an early age, he was reared by a family friend in Philadelphia. He later worked on the Philadelphia-Pittsburg Canal for five years. He served in the army under Colonel Zachery Taylor for two years, being actively engaged in the Seminole War. At the termination of his military career he settled in Iowa and entered in the seed and implement business. In the panic of 1857 he lost all he had accumulated. This accounted for his start in farming and horticulture. He was very successful in his new vocation, serving as president of the state agricultural society. He later served four as Deputy United States Marshall for the northern district of Iowa. In all he married three times. The first time in 1839, the second in 1862, and in 1882 he married Olivia Hemstead, the daughter of an ex-governor of Iowa. By his first marriage he had five children. In 1885 Shankland came to Jennings with other Iowans. He co-sponsored the first agricultural fair in Jennings, placing special emphasis on fruit. After becoming president of the Southwest Louisiana Horticultural Society, he represented his locality on several occasions at various agricultural conferences in the parish and state. (1). |
| Birth* | Edward was born on 7 March 1819 at Lewes, DE. |
| He was the son of Unknown (?). | |
| Marriage* | He married Martha Neville on 13 June 1839. |
| Marriage* | He married Emeline F Clapp after 1853 at Alleghney Co, PA. |
| Biography* | EDWARD R SHANKLAND The History of Dubuque County Iowa, 1880. Egoogle March 7 1819 in Lowes Del when a child he came with his parents to Philadelphia in 1837 he enlisted in the Florida war served one year he then came to Pittsburgh in 1856 he came to Dubuque Co he owns one of the best improved farms in the State consisting of 160 acres with very substantial buildings He has been Deputy United States Marshal and President of the State Agricultural Society two years he has been prominently connected with the Grange movement from 1871 to 1877 He has four children by a former marriage Edward now in New Orleans in the employ of the United States Government he graduated in the Polytechnic Institute at Troy NY June 1878 in September he entered the Government service as civil engineer Ellen now Mrs Casey living in Nebraska Ralph and Emeline now attending the Fifth Ward School William enlisted in 1862 in the 5th IV C and died in 1863 of disease contracted in the army. |
| Biography | Source: Southwest Louisiana Historical and Biographical by William Henry Perrin published in 1891; page 192. Typed by Margaret Rentrop Moore E. R. SHANKLAND, Jennings.-E. R. Shankland was born in Lewis, Delaware, April 7, 1819. He is,the son of William L. and Elizabeth Shankland, both natives of Delaware. His grandfather Shankland was a native of England, and located in Delaware at an early day. The parents of our subject were reared and married in Delaware, where they resided until the time of their death. William L. Shankland was a seafaring man, the captain of a vessel. His parents died when our subject was a small boy, after which he went to Phi ladelphia, and was there taken care of until the age of twelve years, by a man whom he had previously known. At the age of twelve years he began work on the canal from Philadelphia to Pittsburg, in which he was engaged for five years. At this time the Seminole war broke out and he enlisted in the army under Colonel Zachery Taylor, and was in active service for two years. After this he learned the plasterer's trade, in Pittsburg, and followed that for a number of years. Mr. Shankland removed to Dubuque, Iowa, in 1856, where he opened a seed and implement house, the first house of that character in the State. In the financial panic of 1857, like many others, he was financially ruined. He was afterward engaged in farming and horticulture in Iowa. He was for ten years director of the State Agricultural Society, and for two terms president of the society. He served four years as Deputy United States Marshal for the northern district of lowa, the first term under President Johnson's administration and the second under President Grant. In 1885, he removed to Jennings, Louisiana and has here been engaged in agriculture and horticulture. He has been president of the Southwestern Horticultural Society since its organization in 1884 Mr. Shankland has married three times; his first wife was Miss Martha Neville, to whom he was married in 1839, in Pittsburg. She died in 1851, having become the mother of five children, all of whom are deceased. Mr. Shankland married in 1882 Miss Emeline F. Clapp. To this union four children were born, three of whom are living, viz: Emeline F., of Chicago, Ralph and Edward, both of whom are architects in Chicago, engaged with Burnham & Root, in charge of the construction of the buildings for tile World's Fair. Mr. Shankland's second wife died in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1865. In 1884 he married Miss Olivia, daughter of ex-Governor Hemstead, of Iowa. |
| Death* | Edward died on 17 January 1895 at Jennings, Calcasieu Parish, LA, at age 75. |
Family 1 | Martha Neville d. 1 Nov 1852 |
| Marriage* | He married Martha Neville on 13 June 1839. |
| Child |
|
Family 2 | Emeline F Clapp |
| Marriage* | He married Emeline F Clapp after 1853 at Alleghney Co, PA. |
| Children |
|
Martha Neville
#20, d. 1 November 1852
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Marriage* | She married Edward Russel Shankland on 13 June 1839. |
| Death* | Martha died on 1 November 1852 at Mckeesport, Allegheny, PA. |
Family | Edward Russel Shankland b. 7 Mar 1819, d. 17 Jan 1895 |
| Child |
|
Emeline F Clapp
#21
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Birth* | Emeline was born at NY. |
| Marriage* | She married Edward Russel Shankland after 1853 at Alleghney Co, PA. |
Family | Edward Russel Shankland b. 7 Mar 1819, d. 17 Jan 1895 |
| Children |
|
William L Shankland
#23, b. 25 November 1842, d. 21 March 1863
| Father* | Edward Russel Shankland b. 7 Mar 1819, d. 17 Jan 1895 |
| Mother* | Martha Neville d. 1 Nov 1852 |
William L Shankland|b. 25 Nov 1842\nd. 21 Mar 1863|p1.htm#i23|Edward Russel Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Martha Neville|d. 1 Nov 1852|p1.htm#i20||||Unknown (?)||p1.htm#i17||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Birth* | William was born on 25 November 1842 at Pittsburg Allegahny Co PA, Allegahny, PA. |
| He was the son of Edward Russel Shankland and Martha Neville. | |
| Death* | William died on 21 March 1863 at Dubuque, Dubuque, IA, at age 20. |
Edward Clapp Shankland
#24, b. 2 August 1854, d. 3 June 1924
| Father* | Edward Russel Shankland b. 7 Mar 1819, d. 17 Jan 1895 |
| Mother* | Emeline F Clapp |
Edward Clapp Shankland|b. 2 Aug 1854\nd. 3 Jun 1924|p1.htm#i24|Edward Russel Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Emeline F Clapp||p1.htm#i21||||Unknown (?)||p1.htm#i17||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Birth* | Edward was born on 2 August 1854 at Pittsburg Allegahny Co PA, Allegahny, PA. |
| He was the son of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp. | |
| Marriage* | He married Harriet S Graham on 19 July 1881 at Iowa City, IA. |
| Death* | Edward died on 3 June 1924 at Chicago, IL, at age 69. |
Family | Harriet S Graham b. Mar 1856, d. a 1925 |
| Children |
|
Harriet S Graham
#25, b. March 1856, d. after 1925
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Birth* | Harriet was born in March 1856 at IA. |
| Marriage* | She married Edward Clapp Shankland on 19 July 1881 at Iowa City, IA. |
| Death* | Harriet died after 1925 at Chicago, IL. |
Family | Edward Clapp Shankland b. 2 Aug 1854, d. 3 Jun 1924 |
| Children |
|
Ralph Graham Shankland
#26
| Father* | Edward Clapp Shankland b. 2 Aug 1854, d. 3 Jun 1924 |
| Mother* | Harriet S Graham b. Mar 1856, d. a 1925 |
Ralph Graham Shankland||p1.htm#i26|Edward Clapp Shankland|b. 2 Aug 1854\nd. 3 Jun 1924|p1.htm#i24|Harriet S Graham|b. Mar 1856\nd. a 1925|p1.htm#i25|Edward R. Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Emeline F. Clapp||p1.htm#i21||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Death* | Ralph died at Denver, CO. |
| Birth* | Ralph was born at OH. |
| He was the son of Edward Clapp Shankland and Harriet S Graham. |
Andrew Daniel Shankland
#27, d. circa 1905
| Father* | Edward Clapp Shankland b. 2 Aug 1854, d. 3 Jun 1924 |
| Mother* | Harriet S Graham b. Mar 1856, d. a 1925 |
Andrew Daniel Shankland|d. c 1905|p1.htm#i27|Edward Clapp Shankland|b. 2 Aug 1854\nd. 3 Jun 1924|p1.htm#i24|Harriet S Graham|b. Mar 1856\nd. a 1925|p1.htm#i25|Edward R. Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Emeline F. Clapp||p1.htm#i21||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Birth* | Andrew was born at OH. |
| He was the son of Edward Clapp Shankland and Harriet S Graham. | |
| Death* | Andrew died circa 1905 at Madison, WI. |
Mary Emeline Shankland
#28, d. after 1940
| Father* | Edward Clapp Shankland b. 2 Aug 1854, d. 3 Jun 1924 |
| Mother* | Harriet S Graham b. Mar 1856, d. a 1925 |
Mary Emeline Shankland|d. a 1940|p1.htm#i28|Edward Clapp Shankland|b. 2 Aug 1854\nd. 3 Jun 1924|p1.htm#i24|Harriet S Graham|b. Mar 1856\nd. a 1925|p1.htm#i25|Edward R. Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Emeline F. Clapp||p1.htm#i21||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Birth* | Mary was born at Chicago, IL. |
| She was the daughter of Edward Clapp Shankland and Harriet S Graham. | |
| Death* | Mary died after 1940. |
Ellen Shankland
#29, b. circa 1856
| Father* | Edward Russel Shankland b. 7 Mar 1819, d. 17 Jan 1895 |
| Mother* | Emeline F Clapp |
Ellen Shankland|b. c 1856|p1.htm#i29|Edward Russel Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Emeline F Clapp||p1.htm#i21||||Unknown (?)||p1.htm#i17||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Death* | Ellen died. |
| Marriage* | She married (?) Casey. |
| Birth* | Ellen was born circa 1856. |
| She was the daughter of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp. |
Family | (?) Casey |
(?) Casey
#30
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Marriage* | He married Ellen Shankland. |
Family | Ellen Shankland b. c 1856 |
Emeline Shankland
#31, b. circa 1865
| Father* | Edward Russel Shankland b. 7 Mar 1819, d. 17 Jan 1895 |
| Mother* | Emeline F Clapp |
Emeline Shankland|b. c 1865|p1.htm#i31|Edward Russel Shankland|b. 7 Mar 1819\nd. 17 Jan 1895|p1.htm#i19|Emeline F Clapp||p1.htm#i21||||Unknown (?)||p1.htm#i17||||||| |
| Charts | Descendant Edward Russel Shankland |
| Death* | Emeline died. |
| Birth* | Emeline was born circa 1865 at Dubuque Co, IA. |
| She was the daughter of Edward Russel Shankland and Emeline F Clapp. |
Close