Andrew Gibb Shankland and Judith
(Stoops) Shankland
These two drawings are Xerox copies of pencil or charcoal
sketches.
James Marion
Shankland 7th child of 11 |
Lydia Shankland, second wife of James Marion. I received this photo from Mary Ripp. The handwriting is Grandma Mary Shankland's, Lydia was her mother-in-law. I think this house is in San Jose, IL. |
The following biographic material was written and provided by Gayle Pace Jones, 3rd great-granddaughter of Andrew.
Andrew Gibb Shankland was the 9th and last child of John Shankland and Sarah Harney both of Sussex County Delaware. John, referred to many genealogists as "pioneer John" moved to Kentucky around 1795. Kentucky was just over it disputes with the local Indians and was considered a frontier. Several of John and Sarah's children were born in Delaware but the last including Andrew were born on Cassidy Creek Nicholas County, Ky. When John died he left each of his adult children 50 cents and his farm and assets to James and Andrew. Instructions were given that they were to keep the farm until the death of his wife and their mother Sarah. Upon her death the farm was sold.
In 1851, Andrew sold his interest in the family farm to his brother James H. along with his interest in the Myers Sawmill which he ran with his son-in-law James E. Myers. In 1853, the entire family, together with their married children moved to Lee Twp. Brown Co., IL where they bought farms and homesteaded.
Seth C. Sherman, Commissioner was appointed by the State of Illinois to sell
land. He published an advertisement Nov 11, 1855 in the Prairie Telegraph that
was printed in Rushville, Schuyler Co., IL. The auction was held on the steps of
the courthouse. The following piece of property was sold to Andrew G. Shankland,
the highest bidder and recorded by the county clerk of Brown Co., IL. Catherine A. Gray, minor--sold by her guardian: 1/2 of the NW Quarter of Section 28 in Township 1, S Ranger 4 W of the 4th PM for the sum of $500.00. Transaction was recorded December 14, 1855. |
The 4th Principal Meridian is located near Beardstown Il. From this legal description we can determine that the parcel of land is located 5 miles south and 28 miles west of the 4th Principal Meridian. A quarter section is 160 acres so Andrew bought 80 acres. It is very possible to determine where this farm is today by this legal description. A vast improvement over the earlier Metes and Bounds system. More info |
Catherine A. Gray, minor--sold by her guardian: 1/2 of the NW Quarter of Section 28 in Township 1, S Ranger 4 W of the 4th PM for the sum of $500.00. Transaction was recorded December 14, 1855.
Despite all the wonderful legal documents left by
Andrew Shankland in both Kentucky and Illinois, he
died without a will. His son, David, was granted
Letters of Administration on 14 June, 1880 and he was
required to put up a penal sum of $400. He signed an Administrator's Oath on the
same day, promising to perform all duties according to the law.
Newpaper notice (Brown County Democrat 1880):
Estate of Andrew G. Shankland--Notice is hereby given
to all persons having claims and demands against the
estate of Andrew G. Shankland, dec'd, to present the
same for adjudication and settlement at a regular term
of the County Court of Brown County and State of
Illinois on the first day of said term, to be holden
at the Court House, in the city of Mt. Sterling in
said county and State, on the third Monday of
September A.D. 1880 being the 20th day thereof. David
W. Shankland, Adm'r. A.K. Lowry, Att'y. Dated 24
July 1880. (Included on the photocopy is a
certificate signed by the publisher of the paper, H.K.
Davis, that the above notice was duly published from
24 July 1880 until 11 September 1880 for the cost of
$7.00).
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Letter written by David W. Shankland to Judge T. J.
Russell during the August 1882 term of the County
Court.
To Hon. T.J. Russell Judge of the County Court in
and for said County in said state.
The undersigned administrator of the estate of
Andrew G. Shankland deceased respectfully represents
unto you Honor that he has collected all the assets of
said estate and paid all the debts adjusted against
them occur. Not more than two years will have elapsed
at the September term 1882 of said court, since the
taking our of letters of administration, and being
desirous of making a final settlement of his
administration of said estate at the September term
1882 of said Court, he therefore respectfully asks to make each settlement at
said term of court, to give notice to all persons interested
of his intentions of Court.
Signed, David W. Shankland, Administrator
And now on this day this petition being presented and
filed, comes the said Administator by his attorney,
and the court being well and sufficiently advised in
the provisions , doth under that said Administrator do
publish in one of the newspapers in said County in one
issue thereof, a _____of his intention to make final
settlement of his Administration of said estate at
the September term 1882 of said County.
Signed by:
Thomas J. Russell
County Judge
On the same photocopy page is a receipt from the
County Clerk, George N. Henry, who received the
petition to make final settlement in the estate of
Andrew G. Shankland.
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State of Illinois, Brown County
In the County Court of the September term 1882
_____T.J. Russell Judge of the County Court in and for
said County.
The undersigned Administrator of the estate of
Andrew G. Shankland late of said county deceased begs
_____ to submit the following final account of his
____ is _____ viz:
He charges himself with Cash on hand at death of
deceased -- $11.00
To Amount of personal property as per appraisment ___
219.75
$230.75
_____ ______
By personal estate taken by widow as her settlement --
$219.75
By ______ H.K. Davis voucher #2 $7.00
By W.T. Hobbs " #3 43.00
By E.F. McGraw? #4 17.60
By S.T. Shankland #5 62.00
By G.N. Henry #6 4.50
By W.W. Bowen #7 2.50
By J. Stout? #8 26.00
By H.K. Davis #9 2.00
By G. F. Shankland #10 300.00
...expressly ____ the heirs of said Andrew G.
Shankland and Deceased of all claims before there is any
or either of these for the payment of debts
etc. and deceased and more than two years having
elapsed since the granting of letters of
administration on said estate and having fully
accepted such administration I respectfully ask to be discharged from the
administration of said estate.
Signed, David W. Shankland
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Appraisment Bill of A.G. Shankland, Deceased
Articles:
90 Bushels corn @25cts. per bushel
$22.50
40 Bushels wheat @85 cts per bushel
34.00
6 _____ 100 pounds each @ 3cts per _______ 18.00
1 Mule 40.00
1 two year old heifer 20.00
1 harrow 3.00
1 wagon 10.00
1 buggy 5.00
Carpenter tool 5.00
3 bedsteads, beds and bedding 30.00
1 stand table .50
1 bookcase and books 2.00
1 clock 2.00
1 safe 2.00
1 clothes press 2.50
1 table 2.00
9 chairs .25 each - 2.25
Real estate was appraised at $1400.
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Appraiser's Estimate of the Value of Property Allowed
to the Widow:
We, the undersigned, appraisers appointed by the Judge
of the County Court of Brown County to appriase and
value the goods, chattels and personal estate of
Andrew G. Shankland, deceased, do hereby make and
certify to said Court the following estimate of the
value of each article of specific property allowed by
law to the widow, for herself and family, to wit:
The family pictures and the Wearing Apparel,
Jewels
and Ornaments of the widow and minor children: $20.00
School books and Family Library: $100.00
One Sewing Machine: $25.00
Necessary Beds, Bedsteads, and Bedding for the widow
and family: $25.00
The Stoves and Pipe used in the family, with the
necessary cooking utensils: $30.00
Household and Kitchen Furniture: $100.00
One Milch Cow and Calf (being one for every four
members of the family): $8.00
2 Sheep and Fleeces (being two for each member of the
family): $6.00
One Horse, Saddle and Bridle: $95.00
Provisions for the Widow and family for one year:
$35.00
Food for the Stock above specified for six months:
$25.00
Fuel for the widow and family for three months: $5.00
Other property: $100.00
Given under our hands,
Signed: Henry X Bennett, George C. Budd and Burrell
Badgett, Appraisers
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"Petition of David W. Shankland in the matter of the
estate of Andrew G. Shankland deceased for Letters of Administration on his
estate.
To the Hon. Thos. J. Russell Judge of the County Court
of Brown County, in the State of Illinois.
The Petition of the undersigned David W. Shankland
respectfully represents that, Andrew G. Shankland late
of the County of Brown aforesaid, departed this life
at Lee Township in said County, on on about the
seventh day of May A.D. 1880, leaving no last will and testament as far as your
petitioner knows of believes.
And this Petition further shows that the said Andrew
J. Shankland died, seized and possessed of real and
personal estate, consisting chiefly of the Homestead
occupied by him in his lifetime and stock farming
implements, grain and household goods, all of said
personal estate being estimated to be worth about two
hundred dollars. The said deceased left surviving him
Judith Shankland his widow, and Samuel T. Shankland,
William H. Shankland, James M. Shankland, Benj. H.
Shankland, David W. Shankland, Nancy Myers, Elizabeth
Briggs and Sarah Bowen, also survivors, Sarah Taylor,
Hattie Plew, Elmore E. Plew, his children and heirs.
That your petitioner being a son of said deceased and
believing that the said estate should be immediatlely administered as well for
the proper management of said estate as for the prompt collection of the assets,
by virtue of his right under the Statue he therefore pray that your Honor will
grant letters of Administration to him (the said Judith Shankland having
relinquished her right of Administration in the premises upon his taking the
oath prescribed by that Statute and entering into bond in such sum and with
securities, as may be approbed by you Honor." Signed - D.W. Shankland
Sworn and subscribed beore me George N. Henry, Clerk
of the County Court of Brown County this 12th day of
July 1880 - signed - Geo. N. Henry, clerk.