Re: John Shanks b. 1850
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In reply to:
John Shanks b. 1850
Nancy Wilson 3/29/08
Hi Nancy
I have recently had contact from some Shanks researchers in Australia through Genes Reunited and they have Muiravonside Shanks in their trees. I am descended from an Mary Shanks who married a direct ancestor of mine William Finlay in 1867 in Scotland. She is the daughter of James Shanks and Ann Johnstone of Muiravonside. Must be the same family.
Contact via Dave Shanks on the Genforum message board from USA gave more Shanks ancestors from the same family and he had contact with someone in Canada who also has the same branch.
I will try to unravel all this once I get over some big work projects this weekand post to everyone. My William Finlay married again when Mary Shanks died young and their descendant is coming to see me soon with Shanks and Finlay photos so there may be something more.
I have an image of the family farm at Gillandersland, Muiravonside which I could send you.............
Regards
Sheena