Jody: Ecellent post. This is the kind of info we are looking for to promote the Lost State of Franklin chapter in Hawkins Co., TN Thanks. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 3:35 PM To: 'Bob Betty Hughes', tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Cc: Hallie Garner Subject: [TNHAWKIN] Shanks Rev War 1. Michael SHANKS-1 birth between 1745 - 1750 in Lancaster, PA., during RW he lived in Greenbriar, VA (Rockingham) an area which is now WV. (DAR#530031, #559408) Not sure what these numbers mean. He died on 06 Jun 1836 in Hawkins County, TN. He married Elizabeth MILLER. She was born about 1755. She is the daughter of John Miller. Notes for Michael SHANKS: Burial is near Shanks Cabin an area known as Choptack, TN. Children of Michael SHANKS and Elizabeth MILLER are: i. John SHANKS, B: 1776, D: 1855. ii. Christian SHANKS, B: 11 Oct 1783 in Greenbriar, VA, D: 16 Dec 1858 in Hawkins County, TN. iii. Adam SHANKS, B: 1785. iv. Nancy SHANKS, B: 1786, D: 1851. Michael and Elizabeth Shanks came to Hawkins Co. about 1803 from Greenbriar. Deed Book 82, & Deed Book 3, pg 83. His father is believed to be John Schenk b. 1721 PA a Mennonite minister, he married Mary Moyer dau. Of Hans Moyer. Abstract of Michael's will dated: 5/16/1833: My wife Elizabeth the use of the lease of tract or parcel of land that I got from Absolom Kyle and James P. McCarthy. At my wife's death land to be sold and divided among my sons and daughters. My son Christian Shanks to be my executor. My line: 1.Michael Shanks b. abt 1750 PA d. 1836 Hawkins Co., TN 2.Christian Shanks b. 1793 Greenbriar, VA d. 1858 Hawkins Co., TN 3.Catherine Shanks b. 1816-1877 Choptack, TN m. William Williams 4.John A. Williams b. 1835-1863 Choptack, TN m. Rinda Alvis 5.James Edward Williams b.1860 Choptack, TN m. Emma Caroline Williams d.1930 Seattle, WA 6.Lucile Corrine Williams b. 1893 Choptack, TN m. Daniel Walker d.1977 Sonora, CA 7.Janet Caroline Walker b. 1926 (my mother) If you should need additional information please let me know. Jody Hamabata Walnut, CA -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes [mailto:bandbhughes@webtv.net] Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 9:44 AM To: tjdckh5@charter.net; tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Jody: Great! When was Michael born? Is 1836 right deth date and do you know where he is buried? Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: tjdckh5@charter.net Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 11:37 AM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, I am a direct descendant of Michael Shanks, he is my 5th G grandfather. I will send you and Hallie and others my info. I live in CA so just let me know what info you need from me. His ancestry is well documented. Jody Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <bandbhughes@webtv.net> Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:37:02 To: <tnhawkin@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Judy: Nothing on Alexander yet. Must be 25 William Williams in the DAR Index. One born 1757 VA Died 8-23-1832 OH Mar'd. Mary Watts Pvt. VA Widow and Heirs Pens. Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Jody Hamabata Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 11:21 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Do you have any information on William Williams or Alexander Williams? Jody -----Original Message----- From: tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:tnhawkin-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Diane Jones Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:28 PM To: tnhawkin@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Bob, William Walling was born 25 Dec. 1759 and he is supposed to have died in 1838. His pension does not give his death date. He was in the battle at King's Mountain. Diane ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Betty Hughes To: Bob Betty Hughes ; TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 9:04 PM Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. Just received a new Patriot: Alexander Ballard 1751-1839 Add to List. Samuel Spears 1760-1837 alsohave dates of 1761-1838 HELP Wiliam Staleton 1760--1814 or 1818 Nottley Thomas 1751- William Thurman 1759- John Towner 1757- Alexander Trent 1759-1841 William Walling 1757- Benjamin Wallis 1755- Alexander Williams 1738-1830 William Wiliams 1757- Johb Wllis 1764- Francis Winstead 1758- Michael Yaws 1750- Please keep n mind this lst is by no means inclusive. It only contains names of Patriots documented by SAR and DAR. By most counts, there are 2-3 times this many buried in Hawkins Co. TN. Please help if we need dates. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the 1st group, there is less competition there. -----Original Message----- From: Bob Betty Hughes Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2009 8:47 PM To: TNHAWKIN@rootsweb.com Subject: Rev. War Patriots Buried in Hawkins Co., TN Cont. William Russell 1759-1840 John Sawel Michael Shanks -1836 Aaron Silver 1756- James Simmonds, Sr. 1759- James Simmons 1758- William Sisk 1760- William Skelton 1760- John Smith 1754- John Sowell 1759-- 1825 Bob "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. There are 2 kinds of people, those that do the work and those who take the credit. 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