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     Mary Shaner married Jesse Metz.¹

     Melinda Shaneyfelt was born in 1845 at Jay Co., IN. She married Allen Lovell on 13 November 1861 at Portland, Jay Co., IN. Melinda Shaneyfelt died in 1870 at Jay Co., IN.

     Alice Shank was born in November 1866 at Ohio per 1900 census. Headstone shows 25 DEC 1866.¹ She was the daughter of David Shank and Frances V. Mooney.¹ Alice Shank married Peter Raymer on 31 December 1882 at Montgomery Co., OH. Alice Shank married David G. Dryden, son of David C. Dryden and Jemima Bevington, on 15 October 1896 at Montgomery Co., OH, This marriage obviously did not last long. Alice is found living in her parents' home with her two Raymer children in the 1900 cnesus, apparently still married but separated.

Alice Shank died on 24 August 1924 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 57. She was buried in August 1924 at Lower Miami Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #95525216.

     Amos Shank was born on 3 March 1864 at Ohio.^1,2 He was the son of Olesus Shank and Margaret Price.¹ Amos Shank married Sadie Gibson, daughter of William Gibson and Rebecca (?).¹ Amos Shank died in 1904 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH.¹

     Betty Jane Shank was born on 1 December 1924. She was the daughter of Walter Atlee Shank and Maye Louella Shoap. Betty Jane Shank married Paul John Stenger, son of George Norman Stenger and Lenora Edith Kline, on 21 August 1944 at Franklin Co., PA. Betty Jane Shank died on 24 October 1961 at age 36. She was buried in October 1961 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg, Cumberland Co., PA.

     Caroline Shank was also known as "Callie".² She was born on 24 November 1870 at Mercer Co., OH.^1,3 She was the daughter of Olesus Shank and Margaret Price.¹ Caroline Shank married Frank J. Zeller, son of Joseph Zeller and Resena (?), on 3 March 1891.¹

     Carrie Myrtle Shank was born on 2 October 1894 at Franklin Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel J. Shank and Clara S. Lehman. Carrie Myrtle Shank married Hubert Socks, son of John Ferdinand Socks and Anna Rachel Wolford, on 22 April 1916. Carrie Myrtle Shank lived on 11 April 1930 at Quincy Twp., Franklin Co., PA, farming.¹ She died on 7 April 1955 at age 60. She was buried in April 1955 at Green Hill Cemetery, Waynesboro, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #56982412.

     Charles Shank was born on 21 February 1892 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Amos Shank and Sadie Gibson.¹

     Daniel David Shank was born on 27 July 1886. He married Abbie Catherine Layman on 4 November 1908. Daniel David Shank died on 17 February 1920 at age 33. He was buried in February 1920 at Zion Mennonite Church Cemetery, Broadway, Rockingham Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 46585452.

     David Shank was born in May 1844 at Ohio.¹ He married Frances V. Mooney on 10 September 1865 at Montgomery Co., OH. David Shank died on 23 February 1914 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 69. He was buried in February 1914 at Lower Miami Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #73748819.

     Della F. Shank was born in January 1881 at Carroll Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Martin S. Shank and Anna Lowman.¹

     Elmer S. Shank was the son of William Shank and Anna Spessard. Occupation: Real estate, Portland, Oregon.¹ Elmer S. Shank married Capitola Coffman, daughter of George Elliott Coffman and Lillie Knodle, on 15 June 1905.¹ Elmer S. Shank died on 7 November 1918 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR (probably).¹

     Elsie Shank was born circa 1877 at Carroll Co. (probably), IL.¹ She was the daughter of Martin S. Shank and Anna Lowman.¹ Elsie Shank died in 1901 at Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD. She was buried in 1901 at Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD, Findagrave #23022626.

     Emma Shank was born circa 1875. She married Abraham Stouffer, son of Abraham Stouffer and Elizabeth Sherrick.

     Emma Shank was born on 6 June 1915 at Broadway, Rockingham Co., VA. She was the daughter of Daniel David Shank and Abbie Catherine Layman. Emma Shank married Earl R. Delp, son of Henry K. Delp and Margaret Ruth, in 1937. Emma Shank died on 1 July 2006 at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Center, Harrisonburg, Rockingham Co., VA, at age 91 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Emma Shank Delp, 91, a resident of Virginia Mennonite Retirement Center, Harrisonburg, died July 1, 2006, at 3:45 p.m.

Emma was born June 16, 1915, in Broadway, Va., and was the daughter of the late Daniel and Abbie Layman Shank. She had lived in Newport News, Lexington, and Pennsylvania before moving to the Harrisonburg area in 1954.

In addition to her role as wife, mother and grandmother, she was a homemaker and served her community and beyond in many mission outreaches. She was a member of the Lindale Mennonite Church .

On Nov. 29, 1938, she married Earl R. Delp Sr., who survives after 67 years of marriage.

Also surviving are three sons, Earl R. Delp Jr. and wife, Ruth, of Indiana, Charles Delp and wife, Shirley, of Connecticut, Ronald Delp and wife, Sabrina, of Alabama; three daughters, Earlene Wallick and husband, Don, of Ohio, Harriet Miller of Indiana, and Evangeline Yoder of Ohio; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at 11:00 at the Lindale Mennonite Church with the Revs. Steve Estep and Duane Yoder officiating. The graveside service will be private.

The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Lindale Mennonite Church.

McMullen Funeral Home in Harrisonburg is in charge of arrangements.

She was buried in July 2006 at Lindale Mennonite Church Cemetery, Linville, Rockingham Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 100424849.

     Emma May Shank was born on 23 December 1895 at Franklin Co., PA. She was the daughter of Samuel J. Shank and Clara S. Lehman.

     George W. Shank married Catherine Wendel, daughter of Johannes Wendel and Mary Wiseman, in 1840.

     Helen Shank was born on 18 November 1907 at Grant's Pass, Josephine Co., OR.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer S. Shank and Capitola Coffman.

     Hubert Alan Shank was born on 22 July 1917 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR.¹ He was the son of Elmer S. Shank and Capitola Coffman.

     James Edward Shank was born on 26 December 1913. He married Nancy Gravely, daughter of Richard Pleasants Gravely and Sarah Hay Mullins. James Edward Shank died on 29 November 1985 at age 71. He was buried in December 1985 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Cemetery, Forest, Bedford Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 86334354.

     John Shank was born on 10 January 1868 at Mercer Co., OH.^1,2 He was the son of Olesus Shank and Margaret Price.¹ John Shank died on 15 March 1883 at age 15 Accidental death by drowning.¹

     John H. Shank was born circa December 1926 at Ohio.¹ He was the son of John J. Shank and Virginia Harlan Harris.¹

     John J. Shank was born circa 1897 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Virginia Harlan Harris, daughter of Thomas Pledger Harris and Maria Jeanette de Bree, circa 1925.¹

     Leta Belle Shank was born on 25 March 1883 at Parker, Turner Co., Dakota Territory.¹ She was the daughter of Martin S. Shank and Anna Lowman.¹ Leta Belle Shank married Edgar J. Andrew, son of William Henry Andrew and Caroline Hadley, on 25 December 1906 at Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD. Leta Belle Shank lived on 13 May 1910 at Emery, Hanson Co., SD.² She died on 28 May 1968 at Clarinda, Page Co., IA, at age 85

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Funeral services for Mrs. Leta B. Andrew were held on Friday, May 31, at 2 p.m. from the Wolfe Funeral Home with the Rev. George S. Snyder officiating. The organist, Mrs. Frances Gray presented the organ selection, "Ivory Palaces." Flower bearers were Mrs. Edna Richie and Mrs. Dorothy McCullough. Casket bearers were Harold Hart, Lloyd McCullough, Manley Madden Jr., Howard Cooney, Murl Rhamy, and Ralph Peterson. Interment was in the Villisca, Cemetery.

Leta Belle Shank, daughter of Martin and Annie Loman Shank, was born March 25, 1883 in Parker, South Dakota and passed away at the Gillespie Nursing Home in Clartinda, Iowa, May 28, 1968, at the age of 85. She had been in poor health for a number of years and had resided at the nursing home for the past 6 months.

She graduated from the Lennox South Dakota High School. On December 25, 1905, she was united in marriage with Edgar J. Andrew. For many years they resided on their farm five miles southeast of Villisca where she lived until her last illness.

Mrs. Andrew was a member of the Villisca Chapter of the Eastern Star and of the Villisca United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Andrew on September 16 1967; by two sons, Neal in 1932, and Dwight in 1964; and by two sisters and one brother. Mrs. Andrew is survived by one son, Maynard Andrew, Villisca; one grandson, Thomas E. Andrew, Enid, Oklahoma; one granddaughter, Mrs. Patricia With (s/b Witte), Burlington, Iowa; and four great grandchildren; besides other relatives and many friends.
Villisca Review, Villisca, Iowa, Thursday, June 6, 1968, page 4.

She was buried in 1968 at Villisca Cemetery, Villisca, Montgomery Co., IA, Findagrave #151649404.

     Lillian E. Shank was also known as "Lillie".² She was born on 27 July 1874 at Mercer Co., OH.^1,3 She was the daughter of Olesus Shank and Margaret Price.¹ Lillian E. Shank married Edward Stanmore Orr, son of William A. Orr and Sarah Matilda Petre.¹ Lillian E. Shank died on 22 July 1950 at East St. Louis, St. Clair Co., IL, at age 75. She was buried in July 1950 at North Grove Cemetery, Celina, Mercer Co., OH, Findagrave #34999518.

     Lydia Elizabeth Shank was born on 9 September 1830 at Greene Co. (probably), OH.¹ She was the daughter of Solomon R. Shank and Susanna Glotfelty.¹ Lydia Elizabeth Shank married Michael Swigart, son of Michael Swigart and Sarah Nave, in 1852. Lydia Elizabeth Shank died on 25 June 1854 at Sugar Creek Twp., Greene Co., OH, at age 23. She was buried in June 1854 at Mt. Zion Shoup Cemetery, Beavercreek Twp., Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #43341210.

     Martin S. Shank was born in July 1850 at Pennsylvania.^1,2 He married Anna Lowman, daughter of Henry F. Lowman and Susanna Arnold, on 14 September 1875 at Ogle Co., IL, Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900
GROOM BRIDE CNTY DATE VOL/PAGE LIC
Shank, Martin(25/of Carroll Co) Lowman, Anna(Of Carroll Co) OGLE 09/14/1875 00E/ 00004760.

Martin S. Shank lived in June 1880 at Turner Co., Dakota Territory, farming.¹ He lived on 2 June 1900 at Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD, drayman.² He died in 1937. He was buried in 1937 at Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD, Findagrave #122146438.

     May Shank was born on 18 September 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Olesus Shank and Margaret Price.¹ May Shank married Cyrus Majors on 5 June 1900.¹ May Shank died on 10 February 1905 at age 23.¹

     Olesus Shank was born on 24 June 1835 at on the ocean.^1,2 He married Margaret Price, daughter of Amos Price and Sarah Cassel Bergey.¹ Olesus Shank lived in June 1880 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH, miller.² He died on 10 September 1904 at Celina, Mercer Co., OH, at age 69.¹ He was buried in September 1904 at Petrie Cemetery, Celina, Mercer Co., OH, Findagrave #167316508.

     Oral Shank was born in 1886. He was the son of Martin S. Shank and Anna Lowman. Oral Shank died in 1899 at Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD. He was buried in 1899 at Lennox Cemetery, Lennox, Lincoln Co., SD, Findagrave #23022606.