Fourth Generation  

8. Capt. Levin J. Lank, son of Thomas Barr Lank and Comfort Scudder, 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: 1850 Census: 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).
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).
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.

Children from this marriage were:

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

         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. The cause of his death was drowning.

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

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

Children from this marriage were:

          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.

         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.

        iii.  Levin John Lank was born on 12 Dec 1840 and died on 25 Dec 1879 at age 39. The cause of his death was drowning.

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

4         v.  Robert R. Lank (born on 22 Jun 1847 in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE - died on 25 Apr 1931, buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry)

         vi.  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.

9. Ann Coulborn, daughter of Robert B. Coulborn and Priscilla Bestpitch, was born on 22 Jan 1812, 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.

Ann married Capt. Levin J. Lank on 20 Sep 1832 in Sussex Co., DE. Levin 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.

10. William Graham was born on 11 Apr 1822, died on 4 May 1905 at age 83, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

General Notes: 1860 Census: Wm, 39, farmer in Concord, Broad Creek Hd., with Sallie, 29, Julia, 9, Hester, 7, and James, 1.
1870 Census: Wm, 49, carpenter in Broad Creek Hd, with Sallie, 39, Julia, 20, Hester, 18, James, 13, Mary E., 11, and Sarah, 8. Laurel P. O. This census indicates he was born in MD, while dtr Julia Graham Lank indicates in 1880 census that both parents were born in DE.
1880 Census: No appearance.

William married Sally J. circa 1849. Sally was born on 26 Feb 1831, died on 17 Jul 1901 at age 70, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

Children from this marriage were:

5         i.  Julia Ann Graham (born on 16 Oct 1850 in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE - died on 22 Mar 1936, buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry)

         ii.  Hester J. Graham was born in 1852 in Sussex Co, DE.

        iii.  James B. Graham was born in 1857 in Sussex Co, DE.

         iv.  Mary Emma Graham was born in 1859 in Sussex Co, DE.

          v.  Sarah Graham was born in 1862 in Sussex Co, DE.

         vi.  Amanda J. Graham was born on 28 Sep 1865, died on 28 Feb 1890 at age 24, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

        vii.  Philip Graham was born in 1874 in Sussex Co, DE.

11. Sally J. was born on 26 Feb 1831, died on 17 Jul 1901 at age 70, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

Sally married William Graham circa 1849. William was born on 11 Apr 1822, died on 4 May 1905 at age 83, and was buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE.

12. Jacob Hayman, son of Levin Hayman and Martha (Patty) Walston, was born on 1 Nov 1806 and died before 1882.

Jacob married Mary Nelson. Mary was born in 1806.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Samuel Hayman was born circa 1833.

         ii.  Sally Ann Hayman was born circa 1835.

        iii.  Mary H. Hayman was born circa 1836.

         iv.  Daniel H. Hayman was born circa 1838.

          v.  Levin H. Hayman was born in 1842.

         vi.  Joseph James Hayman was born in 1844 and died in 1891 at age 47.

6       vii.  Benjamin Harrison Hayman (born on 6 Nov 1844 - died on 3 Nov 1908)

       viii.  Maria J. Hayman was born in 1847.

         ix.  Eliza E. Hayman was born circa 1849.

13. Mary Nelson was born in 1806.

Mary married Jacob Hayman. Jacob was born on 1 Nov 1806 and died before 1882.

14. Isaac Henry Parsons, son of William Hafford Parsons and Mary Briddel, was born on 30 Apr 1819 in Farm between Pittsville and Parsonsburg., died on 17 Jun 1899 at age 80, and was buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church Cemetery, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland.

Isaac married "Kate" Katherine (Elizabeth) Truitt in 1840. "Kate" was born on 2 Jun 1809 in Worcester Co, MD, died on 21 Aug 1871 in Parsonsburg (then Johnsons Forks) at age 62, and was buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church Cemetery, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland.

Children from this marriage were:

          i.  Clarissa Parsons was born in 1836 in Worcester Co, MD.

         ii.  George W. Parsons was born in 1842 and died in 1923 at age 81.

        iii.  Daniel J. Parsons was born on 1 Sep 1843 and died on 20 Dec 1917 at age 74.

         iv.  Samuel Peter Parsons was born in 1845 and died in 1915 at age 70.

7         v.  Elizabeth Mary Hester Parsons (born on 28 Nov 1847 in Derrickson's Crossroads, Worcester County, Maryland - died on 16 Jan 1941, buried in Parsonsburg Methodist Church Cemetery)

         vi.  Rebecca Catherine Parsons was born in 1850 and died in 1927 at age 77.

        vii.  Isaac Washington Parsons was born in 1856 and died in 1940 at age 84.

Isaac next married Laura Ann Collins on 30 Sep 1872. Laura was born on 20 Jan 1839, died on 17 Jun 1916 at age 77, and was buried in Parsonsburg Methodist Church Cemetery.

The child from this marriage was:

          i.  Gertrude May Parsons was born on 1 Aug 1873 and died on 12 Oct 1953 at age 80.

15. "Kate" Katherine (Elizabeth) Truitt, daughter of George Truitt and Elizabeth Parker, was born on 2 Jun 1809 in Worcester Co, MD, died on 21 Aug 1871 in Parsonsburg (then Johnsons Forks) at age 62, and was buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church Cemetery, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland.

"Kate" married Isaac Henry Parsons in 1840. Isaac was born on 30 Apr 1819 in Farm between Pittsville and Parsonsburg., died on 17 Jun 1899 at age 80, and was buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church Cemetery, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland.