This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diamondlifestyle Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/6237.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Frances, I've got quite a bit for you! I can't find Charles' marriage to Ann, but I have found the following children, all born to Charles and Ann, along with their date of baptism: George Shank, bap Swanage 21/12/1761 Peter Shank, bap Swanage 18/09/1757 Elizabeth Shank, bap Swanage 29/10/1759 All were listed as SHANK, not Shanks Then I have Charles' second marriage, to Hannah Mackbride on either 06/04/1763 or 16/04/1763 (2 records exist) again at Swanage; again he was listed as SHANK I also have Elizabeth's marriage to John Stockley, which was on 23/12/1778 at Swanage, the witnesses were Charles Pope SHANKS and William Curtis Charles was buried (under SHANK) at Swanage on 29/03/1797, and there is a record of the administration of his estate, which is part of the Swanage Calendar of Wills and Administrations, 1797 Bundle, No 9, so there is a chance you may also find that! There seems to be a lot of info on your family on the Dorset OPC, the website is www.dorsetopcdorset.org it really is worth a look. Happy hunting! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.