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View Tree for Henry Beam ShankHenry Beam Shank (b. February 17, 1821, d. June 17, 1878)

Henry Beam Shank (son of Michael (Schenk) Shank and Frances Beam) was born February 17, 1821 in Clear Spring, Washington, MD, and died June 17, 1878 in Illinois. He married Anna Eliza Meyers on May 21, 1842 in Washington, MD.

 Includes NotesNotes for Henry Beam Shank:
1962Death Certificate said he had been a resident of IL for 17 years.

FROM THE SHANK FAMILY REUNION OF AUGUST 19, 1962:

They (Henry & Anna) were united in marriage in Washington County, Maryland, May 21, 1842. The husband was just past 21 years of age and his young wife not yet 15 years old.

Their voyage together on the sea of matrimony was beset with both happiness and sorrow. Thirteen cheldren were born to this union. Their oldest son, John Daniel, enlisted in the Union Army in August , 1862, and served over tow years. He was mortally wounded during the siege of Atlanta, Georgia, and died September 7, 1864. He is buried in the National Cemetery at Marietta, Georgia, Grave No. 7717, Section G. Seven of the other children grew to maturity, married and reared families.

After 36 years of married life together, Henry B. Shank, the husband, was called to his eternal reward on June 17, 1878, at the age of 57 years, 4 months, and 15 days.

The courageous little mother, faced with the responsibility of providing for and rearing the three younger children, managed remarkably well, with what assistance was rendered by the odler children. Many hardships were endured, such as the cold winters, unemployment, lack of proper clothing, and many other trials and tribulations, wich we of today would think almost unsurmountable.

Anna Myers Shank lived to see and enjoy many of her granchildren, who later mournedat her passing from this life on Novermber 26, 1900, at the ripe age of 73 years, 1 month, and 8 days.

More About Henry Beam Shank and Anna Eliza Meyers:
Marriage: May 21, 1842, Washington, MD.

Children of Henry Beam Shank and Anna Eliza Meyers are:
  1. Mary Elizabeth Shank, b. 1843, Maryland, d. date unknown.
  2. John Daniel Shank, b. September 30, 1845, Indiana, d. September 07, 1864, Atlanta, GA.
  3. Benjamin Shank, b. 1846, d. 1846.
  4. Frances Anna Shank, b. July 15, 1847, d. February 15, 1889.
  5. William Alexander Shank, b. 1848, d. 1850.
  6. Eliza Jane Shank, b. 1852, d. 1852.
  7. Mable Shank, b. 1854, d. 1854.
  8. Malinda Delphina Shank, b. 1856, d. 1870.
  9. Maranda Henrietta Shank, b. 1858, d. date unknown.
  10. Christian Augustus Shank, b. September 28, 1860, Attica, IN, d. August 28, 1928, Danville, Vermillion County, IL.
  11. Susan Agnes Adelaide Shank, b. November 23, 1862, Rossville, IL, d. 1916.
  12. Martha Evelyn Shank, b. 1865, d. date unknown.
  13. +Samuel P Shank, b. 1867, d. 1924.
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