Julia's Ancestors

16. Thomas Barr Lank, son of Levin Lank and Naomi Barr, was born on Sep 5, 1764 in Milton, Broadkill Hundred, Sussex CO, DE and died on Feb 7, 1838 at age 73.

General Notes: Thomas's Last Will & Testament of 1837, posted on this website, does not give regard to or mention Levin, his only child with first wife Comfort. Levin at age 48 in 1837 was a successful landowner or yeoman in Broad Creek Hundred, same county. Son Thomas was also not mentioned.
1810 Census: Thomas and Louvisa Lank household included son under 10 (John), son 16-26 (Nathaniel), dtr under 10 (Nancy), dtrs 10-16 (Sophia and possibly Elizabeth), dtr 16-26 (possibly Arcadia). Son Levin was 20-21 and probably on his own. Another Thos. Lank household is listed on this census in Sussex County: male under 10, male 10-16, 2 males 16-26, male 45+, 2 females under 10, female 10-16, female 16-26, 2 females 26-45.
1820 Census: One Thomas Lank household in Sussex County with appearance of more than one family in dwelling. Other heads of household are Elgate, Aby, Levin, Mitchell, Nelly (mother aged 26-45 with son under 10 in NW Fork Hd), William.

Thomas married Comfort Scudder on Jun 21, 1787 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE. Comfort was born circa 1764 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, died on Jan 4, 1791 at age 27, and was buried in St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Milton (2.5 mi SW), Broadkill HD, Sussex, DE.

8 i. Capt. Levin J. Lank (born on Oct 25, 1789 in Sussex Co., DE - died on Nov 16, 1875, buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE)

Thomas next married Levisa (Louvisa) Levine Collins on Jul 7, 1792 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex, DE. Levisa was born in 1769 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE and died in 1844 at age 75.

General Notes: Lovisa signed her will on 7-27-1843, and it was proved 12-10-1844.

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

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

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

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

17. Comfort Scudder, daughter of David Scudder and Susanna Knock, was born circa 1764 in Lewes, Sussex CO, DE, died on Jan 4, 1791 at age 27, and was buried in St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Milton (2.5 mi SW), Broadkill HD, Sussex, DE.

Comfort married Thomas Barr Lank on Jun 21, 1787 in Lewes and Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Lewes, Sussex CO, DE. Thomas was born on Sep 5, 1764 in Milton, Broadkill Hundred, Sussex CO, DE and died on Feb 7, 1838 at age 73.

18. Robert Coulbourn, son of Michael Coulborn and Frances Cannon, was born on Jan 1, 1774 in DE, died on Dec 6, 1854 at age 80, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

General Notes: Per Hudson & Tatnall records: "Coulbourn, Robert. h. of Precilla age 80-11-5"
1830 & 1850 US Federal Census lists Occupation as ship carpenter
4 Nov. 1850 Census for 11th Subdivision, Sussex Co., DE: Robert Coulborn, 77, ship carpenter, b. DE; Priscilla, 79. b. DE. Previous census visit was Levin Lank, 62, ship carpenter, b. DE, $1000 value of real estate; Ann, 38, b. DE; Elizabeth, 15; Margaret, 13; Levin, 10; Catherine, 7; Robert, 4; Urias, 24.

Robert married Priscilla Bestpitch on Dec 14, 1797. Priscilla was born on Feb 12, 1772 in DE, died on Dec 13, 1854 at age 82, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

ii. Elinor Coulborn was born on Jan 23, 1800, died on Feb 2, 1891 in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE at age 91, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

iii. Elijah Coulborn was born on Feb 7, 1802 in Sussex Co, DE, died on Aug 15, 1872 at age 70, and was buried in Bethel United Meth. Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex Co, DE.

9 ix. Ann Coulborn (born on Jan 22, 1812 in Delaware - died on May 19, 1891, buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE)

19. Priscilla Bestpitch, daughter of Levin Bestpitch and Dolly Jones, was born on Feb 12, 1772 in DE, died on Dec 13, 1854 at age 82, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

General Notes: Per Hudson & Tatnall records: "Precilla, wf of Robert & d. of Levin & Dolly BESTICH, 82-10-1". Spelled Bespick in another source.

Priscilla married Robert Coulbourn on Dec 14, 1797. Robert was born on Jan 1, 1774 in DE, died on Dec 6, 1854 at age 80, and was buried in Bethel ME Church Cemetery, Bethel, Sussex, DE.

20. Phillip Graham,³ son of James Graham and Nancy Wright, was born on Aug 10, 1791 in Somerset Co, MD, died on Mar 18, 1871 at age 79, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.^⁴

General Notes: This picture was acquired from the estate papers of my grandfather, AJ Lank. I believe it was a daguerrotype -- picture materials sandwiched between two plates of glass. In my attempt to clean the dark spots, I removed the top glass and unexpectedly removed more picture materials. The wife is probably Ann. [HLP]
2 Dec. 1850 Census for 11th Subdivision, Sussex Cnty, DE: Phillip Graham, 56, farmer, b. MD, and value of owned real estate is $600; Ann, 40, b. DE; Phillip, 18; Uriah, 16; John, 14; Benjamin, 12; William, 10; Hester, 6; Peter, 4; Levin, 2; Nancy Willis, 77 (Phillip's mother?). All children b. DE.
8 June 1860 Census for Broad Creek Hd., Sussex Cnty, DE (Laurel P.O.): Household included Philip Graham, 67, farmer, b. MD; Annie, 50, b. DE as are all children; Catharine, 7; Solomon T. S., 7; Urias L., 25, farmer; John S., 23, daguerreotypist; Benjamin, 21, farm laborer; William W. Graham, 19; Peter R., 15; Levin H., 10.
19 July 1870 Census for Broad Creek Hd., Sussex Cnty, DE (Laurel P.O.): Phillip Graham, 77, farmer, b. MD; Ann, 59, b. DE; Levenia [sic], 22, male; Solomon, 18. Also in household are James Henry, 12, white, b. DE, cannot read or write; Sarah Cook, 21, white, b. DE, cannot read or write. This census appeared on same page as William and Sally Graham, 4 visits prior.

Phillip married Elizabeth Betsie Knowles before 1819. Elizabeth was born in 1794, died on Feb 4, 1825 at age 31, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.

i. Nancy Graham was born on Jun 28, 1819 in Sussex Co, DE and died in 1882 at age 63.

ii. Elizabeth Graham was born on May 27, 1821 in Sussex Co, DE and died in 1897 at age 76.

10 iii. William Graham (born on Apr 11, 1822 - died on May 4, 1905, buried in Mt. Olivet M. P. Church, Seaford, Sussex Co., DE)

iv. James G. Graham was born on Feb 10, 1823 in Sussex Co, DE, died on Nov 9, 1853 in Laurel, Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE at age 30, and was buried in Laurel Hill Cmtry, Laurel, Sussex, DE.

v. Mary Graham was born on Jan 15, 1825 in Sussex Co, DE and died in 1882 at age 57.

Phillip next married Ann Short, daughter of Uriah Short and Sarah, on Apr 26, 1830 in Sussex Co, DE. Ann was born on Apr 3, 1810, died on Nov 2, 1874 at age 64, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.

iii. Uriah S. Graham was born on Sep 1, 1834, died on Nov 30, 1908 at age 74, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

iv. Dr. John S. Graham was born on Nov 19, 1836, died on Jun 8, 1868 at age 31, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.

v. Benjamin Graham was born on Mar 28, 1839 in Sussex Co, DE, died on Jun 5, 1904 at age 65, and was buried in Seaford Odd Fellows Cmtry.

vi. William W. Graham was born on Jun 19, 1841 in Broad Creek Hundred, Sussex County, DE and died on Jul 25, 1900 at age 59.

vii. Esther Ann Graham was born on May 7, 1844 in Sussex Co, DE, died on Oct 11, 1857 at age 13, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.

viii. Peter R. Graham was born on Jun 25, 1846 in Sussex Co, DE and died in 1882 in Ohio at age 36.

21. Elizabeth Betsie Knowles, daughter of William Lewis Knowles and Nancy, was born in 1794, died on Feb 4, 1825 at age 31, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.

Elizabeth married Phillip Graham ³ before 1819. Phillip was born on Aug 10, 1791 in Somerset Co, MD, died on Mar 18, 1871 at age 79, and was buried in Graham family cemetery, 3 mi SE of Blades, Sussex, DE.^⁴

24. Levin Hayman, son of John Hayman and Edith Riggin, was born on Jul 16, 1777 in Worcester Co, MD and died on Mar 4, 1844 at age 66.

Levin married Martha (Patty) Walston on Feb 3, 1803. Martha was born on Apr 3, 1784 and died on Sep 29, 1832 at age 48.

v. Leah C. Hayman was born on Aug 29, 1814 and died on Jun 18, 1839 at age 24.

ix. Susan R. Hayman was born on Feb 1, 1821 and died on Aug 28, 1839 at age 18.

25. Martha (Patty) Walston was born on Apr 3, 1784 and died on Sep 29, 1832 at age 48.

Martha married Levin Hayman on Feb 3, 1803. Levin was born on Jul 16, 1777 in Worcester Co, MD and died on Mar 4, 1844 at age 66.

General Notes: (Individual note) Went blind at thirty years old. Lived on farm between Pittsville & Parsonsburg.
(Individual note) In the 1820 census, taken January 29 1821, No William Parsons is listed in Worcester Co. with a one year old child.
(Individual note) In the 1840 census, Hanford Parsons was living in the Western District of Worcester County, Maryland with 4 younger children whose ages match those listed in the 1850 census. Additionally, one son age between 10 and 15, and one age between 15 and 20, are listed. Two persons employed in agriculture are tabulated.
(Individual note) In 1850 census, William H. Parsons was living in Houshold \# 273 in the 4th district with his wife and daughters Mary E. and Eunice. 1850 Worcester County Census Transcription by Ruth Dryden.

William married Mary Briddel. Mary was born on Sep 9, 1797 and died on Jan 17, 1884 at age 86.

14 i. Isaac Henry Parsons (born on Apr 30, 1819 in Farm between Pittsville and Parsonsburg. - died on Jun 17, 1899, buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church Cemetery, Parsonsburg, Wicomico County, Maryland)

ii. Joshua James Parsons was born on Jan 24, 1822 and died on Sep 14, 1905 at age 83.

iii. Peter Truitt Parsons was born on Apr 21, 1824 and died in 1904 at age 80.

v. Sarah Elizabeth Parsons was born on Jul 22, 1829 and died on Jun 9, 1874 at age 44.

vi. Ebenezer Handy Parsons was born on Mar 29, 1832 and died on Feb 13, 1916 at age 83.

Mary married William Hafford Parsons. William was born on Dec 7, 1794 and died on Feb 26, 1871 at age 76.

30. George Tingle Truitt, son of Job Truitt and Arcadia Tingle, was born on Sep 9, 1758 in Worcester Co, MD and died in 1836 in Worcester Co, MD at age 78.

George married Elizabeth Parker on Feb 10, 1785 in Worcester County, Maryland. Elizabeth was born on Apr 4, 1765 and died in 1837 at age 72.

i. Rebecca Truitt was born in 1787 in Worcester Co, MD and died after Jul 17, 1860.

iv. George P. Truitt was born on Aug 7, 1793 in Worcester Co, MD and died on Jan 10, 1866 in Bloom, Seneca, OH at age 72.

v. Elizabeth Betsy Truitt was born on Aug 16, 1795 in Worcester County, Maryland, died on Jun 26, 1873 at age 77, and was buried in Jerusalem Methodist Church, Parsonsburg.

vii. Daniel Tingle Truitt was born on Oct 17, 1798 in Salisbury, Worcester Co., MD and died on May 24, 1884 in Liberty, Adair, MO at age 85.

viii. Samuel P. Truitt was born on Dec 31, 1800 in Worcester Co, MD and died on Feb 18, 1889 in Worcester Co, MD at age 88.

15 ix. "Kate" Katherine Truitt (born on Jun 2, 1809 in Worcester Co, MD - died on Aug 21, 1871 in Parsonsburg (then Johnsons Forks))

x. Hester Truitt was born on Oct 25, 1806 in Worcester Co, MD and died on Jul 4, 1872 in Ripley, IN at age 65.

31. Elizabeth Parker, daughter of Elisha Parker and Unknown, was born on Apr 4, 1765 and died in 1837 at age 72.

Elizabeth married George Tingle Truitt on Feb 10, 1785 in Worcester County, Maryland. George was born on Sep 9, 1758 in Worcester Co, MD and died in 1836 in Worcester Co, MD at age 78.

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