Third Generation  

16. Elza Lank (Mitchell², Levin¹) was born on 22 Sep 1780 in Milton, Broadkill Hundred, Sussex CO, DE, died on 28 Oct 1857 at age 77, and was buried in Stuart, Guthrie Co., Iowa.

General Notes: 1820 Census for Concord, Ross County, OH: Elzey Lank household included 2 males under 10, 2 males 10-16, 1 male 26-45 (Elzey), 2 females under 10, 1 female 16-26, 1 female over 45 (sic).

Elza married Elizabeth Delahay, daughter of John Delahay and Price, in 1802 in Sussex Co, DE. Elizabeth was born in 1782 in Choptank Hundred, Caroline Co., MD, died after 1872, and was buried in Stuart, Guthrie Co., Iowa.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 50 F    i. Ann Lank was born in 1803 in Sussex Co, DE.

+ 51 M    ii. John Wesley Lank was born on 25 Mar 1805 in Sussex Co, DE and died on 11 May 1889 in Warren Co., IN at age 84.

+ 52 M    iii. Mitchell Lank was born in 1808 in Fairfield Co., OH.

+ 53 M    iv. Elza Lank Jr. was born in 1810 in Fairfield Co., OH.

+ 54 M    v. William Lank was born in 1813 in Fayette Co., OH.

+ 55 M    vi. Thomas Lank was born in 1815 in Fayette Co., OH.

+ 56 F    vii. Eleanor Lank was born on 17 May 1817 in Chillicothe, Ross County, OH, died on 7 Apr 1862 at age 44, and was buried in Dallas Co., IA.

+ 57 F    viii. Elizabeth Lank was born on 2 Feb 1819 in Fayette Co, OH.

17. Polly Lank (Mitchell², Levin¹) was born in 1783 in Milton, Broadkill Hundred, Sussex CO, DE.

General Notes: Polly is included as a dtr in the info. compiled at http://www.esva.net/ghotes/lank/i0000026.htm#i26

18. Daughter2 Lank (Mitchell², Levin¹) was born circa 1784.

19. Mitchell Lank Jr. (Mitchell², Levin¹) was born on 12 Jul 1785 and died on 23 Apr 1854 at age 68.

General Notes: Tatnall Cmtry Records - Sussex County. Died at age 68-9-11. Logical that he is son of Mitchell Sr.

20. Samuel Lank (John⁴, Levin¹) was christened on 26 Jun 1795 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

21. Elly Lank (John⁴, Levin¹) was christened on 26 Jun 1795 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

22. Sally Lank (John⁴, Levin¹) was christened on 26 Jun 1795 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

23. Hessy Lank (John⁴, Levin¹) was christened on 26 Jun 1795 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

24. John Lank (John⁴, Levin¹) was christened on 11 Sep 1796 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

25. Capt. Levin J. Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹) was born on 25 Oct 1789 in Sussex Co., DE, died on 16 Nov 1875 at age 86, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: 7 Nov. 1850 Census for 11th Subdiv, Sussex Cnty, DE: Household includes Levin, 62, ship carpenter with real estate valued at $1000; wife Ann, 38; dtr Elizabeth, 15; dtr Margaret, 12; son Levin, 10; dtr Catharine, 7; son Robert, 4; son Urias E., 24, who was married within the year (1850). All were b. DE. Next interviewed were Robert Coulborn, 77, ship carpenter, and Priscilla, 79.
6 June 1860 Census for Broad Creek Hd., Sussex Cnty, DE: Household includes Levin Lank, 69, farmer; Annie, 47; Margaret A., 20; Levin J., 19; Catharine J., 15; Robt. R., 12; Sabra M., 8. Value of real estate is $5000. All b. DE.
1870 Census describes Levin Lank, 80, as a ship "carpender." Value of his personal estate is $5750 and real estate as $11,600. Also living in the household are wife Ann, 60, son Robert, 22, with his wife, Julia, 20, and their son William, age 1/12 and born in May. Annie Holt, 18, is the white domestic servant (cannot read or write).
Capt. Lank's will was witnessed by Henry White Banker, bank president of the town's First National Bank, created in Feb. 1865 with capital stock of $55,000. It was located on the corner of High and Cannon Streets.
From "Delaware - Past and Present" ( Published by Lewis Historical Publishing Co.,Inc., 1929): "Thomas Lank's son, Levin, spent his life on the farm in Broad Creek Hundred, where he was a large landowner and a builder of ships, and lived to the age of eighty-four years."

Research Notes: Per National Archives & Public Records Admin., no record of Levin Lank in US Customs Svc. Index to Masters of Vessels Entering Various Ports, 1820-1870; nor Indexes to Abstracts of Seamen's Protection Certificates, Various Ports, 1797-1875, nor to Index to SPCs, 1792-1861. Title of 'Capt.' was often bestowed upon master shipbuilders as well as small boat owners delivering local goods or seafood (oysters, clams, crabs, rockfish) on the Nanticoke River and Chesapeake Bay to Baltimore.

Levin married Eleanor in 1823. Eleanor was born on an unknown date and died in 1830. The cause of her death was complications from childbirth.

General Notes: No marriage record was found at DE Public Archives, but one was found for Ann Coulborn.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 58 M    i. William Thomas Lank was born on 28 Dec 1824 and died on an unknown date.

+ 59 M    ii. Capt. Urias Elzey/Elizer Lank was born on 20 Apr 1827, died on 27 Dec 1879 at age 52, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

+ 60 F    iii. Hester Ann Comfort Lank was born on 10 Jan 1830 and died before 1871.

Levin next married Ann Coulborn, daughter of Robert B. Coulborn and Priscilla Bestpitch, on 20 Sep 1832 in Sussex Co., DE. Ann was born on 22 Jan 1812 in Delaware, died on 19 May 1891 at age 79, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: Ann's maternal grandfather, Levin Bestpitch, served as a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary War. The Coulborn family line traces back to Col. William Coulborn in the 1600s Somerset County and also back to William Coulborn, born 1578 in Braton, Somersetshire, England. Ann raised 9 children. / Levin Lank's will directed payment to his beloved wife Ann $300 annually for her maintenance and support. All household furniture bequeathed to her for use during her lifetime. After that, son Robert gets his choice of one bed and bed clothing, with remainder of furniture to be auctioned. Levin also bequeathed to Ann his horse and carriage, and after her death to son Levin. No will found for Ann.

Research Notes: Ann's last name was spelled "Coulborn" in the marriage records in DE Public Archives.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 61 F    i. Elizabeth Eleanor Lank was born on 21 Jul 1836, died on 15 Jan 1894 at age 57, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

+ 62 F    ii. Margarite Ann Lank was born on 3 Nov 1838 in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE, died on 17 Oct 1868 at age 29, and was buried in Nr Mt. Zion Church, W. of Rt. 13.

+ 63 M    iii. Levin John Lank was born on 12 Dec 1840 and died on 25 Dec 1879 at age 39.

+ 64 F    iv. "Kate" Catharine Jane Lank was born on 10 Jul 1844, died on 15 Apr 1915 at age 70, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

+ 65 F    v. Sabra Martin Lank was born on 4 May 1845, died on 28 Jun 1913 at age 68, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

+ 66 M    vi. Robert Richard Lank was born on 22 Jun 1847 in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE, died on 25 Apr 1931 at age 83, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

26. Elizabeth Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹).

General Notes: Identified in Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837.

Elizabeth married Richard Dutton.

27. Arcadia Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹).

General Notes: Identified in Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837.

28. Nathaniel Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹) was born on 25 Feb 1795 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, died on 30 Jan 1868 at age 72, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

General Notes: 2 August 1850 Census for Murderkill Hd., Kent Cty, DE: Nathaniel Lank, 55, ship carpenter, b. DE; Ann, 47, b. DE; Jane, 20; Francis A., fem., 12; Nathaniel, 10; Sarah E., 6.
7 July 1860 Census for Frederica, Murderkill Hd., Kent Cty, DE: Household included Nath'l Lank, 66, master ship carpenter; Ann, 60; Jane, 30; Fanny, 23; Nathaniel, 21; Sarah E., 18. Also in household is John White, 19.

Nathaniel married Sarah Milby Richards, daughter of Jacob Richards and Patience, on 12 Aug 1824. Sarah was born on 7 Jul 1805, died on 23 May 1847 at age 41, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 67 F    i. Elizabeth Lank was born on 10 Jul 1825 and died on 15 Jul 1825.

+ 68 M    ii. Thomas Lank was born on 6 Sep 1827 and died on 25 Oct 1831 at age 4.

+ 69 F    iii. Frances Ann Lank was born on 22 Oct 1828 and died on 25 Oct 1831 at age 3.

+ 70 F    iv. Sophie Jane Lank was born on 24 Feb 1831, died on 17 Mar 1887 at age 56, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

+ 71 F    v. Frances Ann Lank was born on 16 Jan 1837.

+ 72 M    vi. Nathaniel J. Lank was born on 31 Aug 1839, died on 12 May 1919 at age 79, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

+ 73 F    vii. Sarah Elizabeth Lank was born on 11 May 1843.

Nathaniel next married Ann between 1847 and 1850. Ann was born in 1800 in Delaware.

29. Sophia Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹) was born on 16 Aug 1800 and died on 4 Jan 1874 at age 73.

General Notes: Identified in Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837 as dtr of Lovisa and the wife of Mitchell Lank, who may have been a cousin or perhaps son of Levin Lank Jr. and Susannah Dodd. Tatnall & Hudson cmtry records indicate Sophia as 2nd wife of Mitchell.
6 July 1860 Census for Frederica, Kent Cty, DE: Sophia, 60, is included in the household of Josiah Collins, 45, ship carpenter, his wife Charlotte, 36, and their children Annie, 10, Eliza, 6. The 1870 Census includes her in the household of James C. Lank.

Sophia married Mitchell Lank, son of Levin Lank Jr. and Susannah Dodd, on 27 Mar 1841. Mitchell was born on 12 Jul 1793, was christened on 12 Jan 1794 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, and died on 23 Apr 1854 at age 60.

30. Nancy Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹) was born on 17 Jan 1803, died on 18 Apr 1883 at age 80, and was buried in Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cmtry, Harbison, Sussex Co., DE..

General Notes: Identified in Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837. Her tombstone reads: "IN MEMORY OF NANCY BLACK WIFE OF ROBERT BLACK D: APRIL 18, 1883 AGE 80 YEARS 3 MO 1 DAY OUR MOTHER HAS GONE TO A MANSION OF REST FROM A REGION OF SORROW AND PAIN TO THE GLORIOUS LAND OF THE DIETY WHERE SHE WILL NEVER SUFFER AGAIN"

Nancy married Robert Black. Robert was born on 31 May 1802, died on 16 Dec 1847 at age 45, and was buried in Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cmtry, Harbison, Sussex Co., DE..

General Notes: Tombstone reads: "IN MEMORY OF ROBERT BLACK WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE DECEMBER 16, 1847 AT THE AGE OF 45 YRS 6 MOS 2 DAYS"

Children from this marriage were:

+ 74 F    i. Nancy E. Black was born on 3 Feb 1835, died on 23 Sep 1842 at age 7, and was buried in Coolspring Presbyterian Church Cmtry, Harbison, Sussex Co., DE..

+ 75 M    ii. John Black was born on 4 Dec 1830, died on 14 Oct 1831, and was buried in Coolsprings Presbyterian Ch., N OF RD 247 AT RD 281.

31. John Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹) was born on 25 Apr 1807 in Lewes, Sussex, DE, died on 20 Jun 1881 at age 74, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

General Notes: 2 Aug. 1850 Census for Murderkill Hd., Kent, DE: John Lank, 41, ship carpenter; Sarah, 38; David, 19, ship carpenter; Robert, 15; Louisa, 13; Sarah E., 10; Mary Buckmaster, 67, with $500 real property; Samuel Black, 32; Rebecca Black, 25, black.
6 July 1860 Census for Frederica, Murderkill Hd., Kent Cty, DE: Household included John Lank, 54, master ship carpenter; Sallie, 46; Sallie, 20.
17 June 1870 Census for Greensborough, Caroline Cty, MD: John Lank, 64, farmer, b. DE; Sarah, 59, b. DE.
7 June 1880 Census for Frederica, SE Murderkill Hd., Kent Cnty, DE: John Lank, 73, single, boarder in house, "works in shipyard".

John married Sarah P. Anderson on 10 Apr 1831. Sarah was born on 2 Jan 1811 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, died before 5 Jun 1877, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

General Notes: Will of Sarah E (Anderson) Lank wife of John Lank 20 Apr 1877 Letters Granted 11 Jun 1877 Caroline County, Maryland. -- had sister Phebey I Insley Daughter Mary E Lank named (under age) guardian named John F. Dawson appointed for Mary - he was also appointed executor of the Will. [penrose.org]

Children from this marriage were:

+ 76 M    i. David Henry Lank was born on 20 Jul 1831, died on 24 Jan 1899 at age 67, and was buried in Milford Odd Fellows Cmtry, Kent County, DE.

+ 77 M    ii. Robert John Lank was born on 19 May 1835, died on 7 Oct 1929 at age 94, and was buried in Riverside Cem., Vegreville, Alberta, Canada.

+ 78 F    iii. Louisa Lank was born on 1 Oct 1837 and died on 4 Mar 1908 at age 70.

+ 79 F    iv. Sarah E. Lank was born in 1840 and died on 4 Apr 1926 at age 86.

+ 80 F    v. Mary E. Lank .

32. Thomas Lank (Thomas Barr⁵, Levin¹) was born in 1811 in Sussex County, DE, died on 27 Aug 1877 in Lockland, Hamilton County, OH at age 66, and was buried in Barratt's Chapel, Frederica, Sussex CO, DE.

General Notes: 19 Sep. 1850 Census for Sycamore Twp., Hamilton Cty, OH: Thomas Lank, 35, carpenter, b. DE; Mary A. Lank, 32 b. OH as were their children; Elizabeth, 16; Elanir, 14; Amanda, 12; Naoma, 10; David, 5; Wm M., 2.
30 June 1870 Census for "South Half of 18th Ward", Cincinnatti P.O., Hamilton Cty, OH: Thomas Lank, 59, carpenter, b. DE; Mary, 52, b. OH from mother of foreign birth; Amanda, 31, seamstress; David, 25, fruit dealer; Elhanan, 20; Amelia, 17, seamstress; Lucy, 15; Levin, 13; John, 10 -- all b. OH.

Thomas married Mary Ann Wilmuth, daughter of Thomas Wilmuth and Jane Evatt, on 24 Dec 1833. Mary was born on 16 Oct 1816 in Wyoming, OH and died on 23 Mar 1892 in Elmwood Place, OH. at age 75.

General Notes: 12 June 1880 Census for Cincinnatti, Hamilton Cty, OH: Household of Mary Ann Lank, 63, keeping house, b. OH, father b. MD, mother b. Ireland; Amanda, 35, dtr, b. OH; Lucy, 21, b. OH; Elhana Lank, 29, son, carriage maker, b. OH; Emma, 22, dtr-in-law, b. OH as were both parents.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 81 F    i. Elizabeth Lank was born in 1834.

+ 82 F    ii. Elanir Lank was born in 1836.

+ 83 F    iii. Amanda Lank was born in 1838.

+ 84 F    iv. Naomi Lank was born in 1841.

+ 85 M    v. Thomas Lank was born in 1843.

+ 86 M    vi. David Lank was born on 4 Oct 1844.

+ 87 M    vii. William Lank was born in 1848.

+ 88 M    viii. Elhanan M. Lank was born on 15 Jul 1850 in Ohio and died on 13 Aug 1915 in LA, California at age 65.

+ 89 F    ix. Emely Lank was born on 15 Jul 1850.

+ 90 F    x. Amelia Lank was born on 12 Feb 1854.

+ 91 F    xi. Lucy Eaton Lank was born on 11 Feb 1855.

+ 92 M    xii. Elevan B. Lank was born in Jun 1857 in Ohio.

+ 93 M    xiii. John Henry Lank was born in 1859.

33. Betsy Stuart Lank (James⁶, Levin¹) was christened on 1 Dec 1793 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

34. John Lank (James⁶, Levin¹) was christened on 24 May 1794 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

35. Naomi Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 14 Oct 1791, was christened on 8 Jun 1792 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, and died on 28 Mar 1822 at age 30.

Naomi married Dr. Joseph Marsh on 9 Jan 1817 in Lewes Presby Church, Lewes, Sussex, Delaware.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 94 M    i. Peter Marsh was born on 11 Sep 1817.

+ 95 F    ii. Mary Wilson Marsh was born on 21 Apr 1819.

+ 96 F    iii. Susanna Lank Marsh .

+ 97 F    iv. Julia A. Marsh .

36. Mitchell Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 12 Jul 1793, was christened on 12 Jan 1794 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, and died on 23 Apr 1854 at age 60.

Mitchell married Hannah Jefferis, daughter of William Jefferis and Mary Clampitt, on 28 Jan 1818. Hannah was born on 18 Mar 1799 and died on 5 May 1839 in DE at age 40.

General Notes: First wf of Mitchell. Died at age 40-1-17. Hannah Jefferis, mother of William Jefferis Lank, was the daughter of Mary Clampitt Jefferis whose father, John Clampitt, was a private in the Revolutionary Army. This entitles his descendants to membership in the Sons or Daughters of the American Revolution.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 98 M    i. John Craig Lank was born on 18 Dec 1818 and died on 27 Mar 1878 at age 59.

+ 99 F    ii. Mary Susan Lank was born on 12 Feb 1822 in Delaware and died in 1900 at age 78.

+ 100 M    iii. James Lank was born on 12 Apr 1824 and died on 18 Feb 1902 at age 77.

+ 101 F    iv. Lydia Ann Lank was born on 7 Dec 1826 and died on 23 Jan 1911 at age 84.

+ 102 F    v. Elizabeth P. Lank was born on 30 Sep 1829 and died in 1898 at age 69.

+ 103 M    vi. William Jefferis Lank was born on 24 Feb 1831 in DE, died on 25 Nov 1911 in DE at age 80, and was buried Mount Salem Cemetery in Wilm., DE.

+ 104 F    vii. Hannah J. Lank was born on 15 Nov 1834 and died on 10 Oct 1852 at age 17.

Mitchell next married Sophia Lank, daughter of Thomas Barr Lank and Levisa (Louvisa) Levine Collins, on 27 Mar 1841. Sophia was born on 16 Aug 1800 and died on 4 Jan 1874 at age 73.

General Notes: Identified in Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837 as dtr of Lovisa and the wife of Mitchell Lank, who may have been a cousin or perhaps son of Levin Lank Jr. and Susannah Dodd. Tatnall & Hudson cmtry records indicate Sophia as 2nd wife of Mitchell.
6 July 1860 Census for Frederica, Kent Cty, DE: Sophia, 60, is included in the household of Josiah Collins, 45, ship carpenter, his wife Charlotte, 36, and their children Annie, 10, Eliza, 6. The 1870 Census includes her in the household of James C. Lank.

(Duplicate Line. See Person 29)

37. Levin Lank III (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was christened on 12 Jan 1794 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

General Notes: It is uncorroborated that this Levin is the husband (Levin J.) of Martha and father of Charles and Wm., as described in Tatnall & Hudson Cemetery Records

38. James Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 29 Jul 1796 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE and died on 28 Sep 1843 at age 47.

General Notes: John & James were baptised same year. They may or may not be twins.
15 July 1850 Census for Broadkill Hd., Sussex, DE: Mary Lank, 50; Nancy I., 17; James M., 16, farmer; Hannah J., 10; Eli Lingo, 18. All b. DE.

James married Nancy Hopkins, daughter of Josiah Hopkins and Unknown, on 23 Dec 1818. Nancy was born on 28 Mar 1800 and died on 30 Mar 1826 at age 26.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 105 M    i. Peter Coulter Lank was born on 12 Dec 1819 and died on 2 Jul 1891 at age 71.

+ 106 F    ii. Naomi M. Lank was born on 22 Dec 1822.

James next married Mary Craige, daughter of William Craige and Unknown, on 23 Oct 1827. Mary was born about 1800.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 107 M    i. William D. Lank was born on 22 Oct 1828, died on 29 May 1897 at age 68, and was buried in Goshen ME Church, Milton, Sussex, DE (SE OF DE 16 AT RD 22A).

+ 108 M    ii. Levin C. Lank was born on 29 Jul 1830.

+ 109 F    iii. Nancy F. Lank was born on 5 Sep 1833.

+ 110 M    iv. James M. Lank was born on 3 Jul 1835.

+ 111 F    v. Hannah J. Lank was born on 10 Oct 1839.

+ 112 F    vi. Mary Susan Lank was born on 30 Jun 1841 and died on 9 Sep 1842 at age 1.

39. John Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was christened on 11 Sep 1796 in Lewes Presby Church, Lewes, Sussex, Delaware.

John married someone.

His child was:

+ 113 M    i. John H. Lank was born in 1819.

40. Polly Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born in 1798.

41. Cornelius Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born in 1801.

42. Lydia Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 15 Mar 1803 and died on 5 Aug 1839 at age 36.

General Notes: One source (Genealogical Gleanings...) has her birth as 11-15-1803.

Lydia married Kellum.

43. Ruth Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 11 Feb 1805, died on 2 Jun 1877 at age 72, and was buried in Methodist Church, Lewes, Sussex, DE.

Ruth married Cornelius Hudson on 3 Jan 1828. Cornelius died on 9 Apr 1828.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 114 M    i. Nathaniel L. Hudson was born on 15 Feb 1829 and died on 14 Apr 1849 at age 20.

Ruth next married Seth Messick, son of John Messick and Mary Lindell, on 16 May 1831. Seth was born on 2 Oct 1806 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE and died on 17 Feb 1882 at age 75.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 115 M    i. Edward Rhodes Messick was born on 9 Oct 1833 and died on 14 Feb 1895 at age 61.

+ 116 M    ii. George Riley Messick was born on 1 Oct 1835.

+ 117 F    iii. Lydia E. Messick was born on 22 Sep 1838.

+ 118 M    iv. Samuel J. Messick was born on 12 Dec 1841.

44. Elizabeth Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 22 May 1806.

Elizabeth married Samuel Prettyman.

45. William Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 15 Apr 1807 and died on 6 Jul 1889 at age 82.

General Notes: 15 July 1850 Census for Broadkiln Hd, Sussex, DE: William Lank, 42, farmer, b. DE; Mary, 43, b. DE; Levin J., 17; Mary E., 14; Ruthy A., 12; all b. DE.
26 June 1860 Census for Millsboro, Sussex Cty, DE: Household included William Lank, 53, farmer; Mary, 52; Mary E., 23; Ruth A., 21. Also included are Elizabeth Hudson, 60; David "Manlap", 55, laborer; James Truitt, 11.
13 July 1870 Census for Hollyville, Lewes and Rehobeth Hd., Sussex Cty, DE: William Lank, 62, farmer; Mary, 62; Mary, 34.
One source (Genealogical Gleanings...) has William's death as 7-6-1879.

William married Mary Dutton, daughter of James Dutton and Ruth, on 24 May 1832. Mary was born on 24 Sep 1807 and died on 6 Jul 1887 at age 79.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 119 M    i. Levin J. Lank was born on 2 May 1834.

+ 120 F    ii. Mary E. Lank was born on 26 Aug 1836.

+ 121 F    iii. Ruth Ann Lank was born on 4 May 1839 and died on 14 Aug 1865 at age 26.

+ 122 F    iv. Elizabeth Lank .

+ 123 F    v. Babe Lank died on 1 Sep 1842.

46. Nancy Lank (Levin Jr.⁷, Levin¹) was born on 14 Sep 1812 and died on 6 Oct 1813 at age 1.

47. William Lank Jr. (William¹⁰, Levin¹) was born on 15 Apr 1797 and died on 6 Jul 1870 at age 73.

General Notes: This is uncorroborated. Tatnall & Hudson Cmtry Records has Wm. Lank, age 73-2-21 when died Jul 6 1870.

48. Elizabeth Star Hudson (Mary Lank¹³, Levin¹) was christened on 24 Mar 1799 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE.

49. Robert Lank (David¹⁴, Levin¹) was born in 1827 in OH.

General Notes: He does not appear after 1860 Census.