Shanklin Family
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In the United States, the phrase Shanklin Family commonly refers to the family descending from Gilbert Shankland of Enniskillen, Ireland. The Shanklin family in the United States were plantation owners in Augusta County, Virginia
, now Rockingham County, Virginia
and later in Todd County, Kentucky
that were involved in American politics and government.
. Edward II was granted several hundred acres in the Virginia Territory of southern Kentucky for his service in addition to also having one of the largest plantation land holdings in Rockingham County, Virginia.
. Mary Peggy Trover was also the midwife in the delivery of Confederate
President Jefferson Davis
.
William Shanklin, John Edward and Georgia Ann's son, was elected in 1937 to Kentucky legislation and served one term in office, not seeking re-election. William and his brother John E. Shanklin partnered in the buying, selling, and trading of land during the American Great Depression. The Shanklin family amassed several thousand acres in the southern portion of Todd County to amounts over 6000 acres (24.3 km²) during the height of their farming operations. The remainder of the Shanklin family plantation still exist in Elkton, Kentucky
to the amount of 1200 acres (4.9 km²). The Shanklin house, named by the family as "Charmoore" meaning "lovely rolling land" is a Federal style brick home that exist at the end of a tree-lined alle
' two miles (3 km) south of Elkton. Another Shanklin Family house, on a portion of the farm referred to as Charmeade, no longer exists.
Augusta County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 65,615 people, 24,818 households, and 18,911 families residing in the county. The population density was 68 people per square mile . There were 26,738 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
, now Rockingham County, Virginia
Rockingham County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 67,725 people, 25,355 households, and 18,889 families residing in the county. The population density was 80 people per square mile . There were 27,328 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile...
and later in Todd County, Kentucky
Todd County, Kentucky
Todd County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of 2000, the population is 11,971. Its county seat is Elkton. The county is named after Colonel John Todd, who was killed at the Battle of Blue Licks in 1782...
that were involved in American politics and government.
First generations in the United States
Robert Shankland (1726–1796) traveled to America using university tuition given to him by his father Robert Shankland Sr. in 1747. Robert's brother Edward I (1700–1769) also came to the United States during this time period. Edward Shankland I changed the family name to Shanklin. Edward I settled in the area known as Augusta County, Virginia. Later this region of settlement was named Rockingham County, Virginia. Edward was one of the largest plantation owners in Rockingham County. Edward's son, Edward II (1740–1806) was a supplier and soldier in the American Revolutionary WarAmerican Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
. Edward II was granted several hundred acres in the Virginia Territory of southern Kentucky for his service in addition to also having one of the largest plantation land holdings in Rockingham County, Virginia.
First generations in Todd County, Kentucky
Edward Shanklin III Jr. (1765–1826) was one of the first immigrants to Todd County, Kentucky, what was then Christian County, Kentucky. Edward III was initially given 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) adjacent to his father's Revolutionary War grant. Later, Edward Shanklin III Jr. was given over 900 acres (3.6 km²) in land grants by Kentucky Governor Greenup establishing the first large scale plantation in Todd County, Kentucky. Edward III married Elizabeth Huston, having over 13 children. Edward's son Edward IV married Mary Peggy Trover. This generation were the grandparents of Davis Stuart, founder of Jennie Stuart Hospital in Hopkinsville, KentuckyHopkinsville, Kentucky
Hopkinsville is a city in Christian County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 31,577 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Christian County.- History :...
. Mary Peggy Trover was also the midwife in the delivery of Confederate
Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America was a government set up from 1861 to 1865 by 11 Southern slave states of the United States of America that had declared their secession from the U.S...
President Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Davis
Jefferson Finis Davis , also known as Jeff Davis, was an American statesman and leader of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, serving as President for its entire history. He was born in Kentucky to Samuel and Jane Davis...
.
Antebellum & late 19th and 20th century generations in Todd County, Kentucky
Edward Shanklin IV's son John Edward Shanklin served as a Confederate Cavalryman in the American Civil War in the 15th Kentucky Cavalry, known at the time as Woodward's 2nd D Cavalry. John Edward enlisted on October, 25, 1861. He was injured in service and was reassigned in 1863 as a regimental ordnance teamster in charge of transporting army munitions. John Edward surrendered in Washington, Georgia in 1865. John Edward married Georgia Ann after the American Civil War, having 10 children.William Shanklin, John Edward and Georgia Ann's son, was elected in 1937 to Kentucky legislation and served one term in office, not seeking re-election. William and his brother John E. Shanklin partnered in the buying, selling, and trading of land during the American Great Depression. The Shanklin family amassed several thousand acres in the southern portion of Todd County to amounts over 6000 acres (24.3 km²) during the height of their farming operations. The remainder of the Shanklin family plantation still exist in Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton is a city in and the county seat of Todd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 1,984 at the 2000 census. The city was founded by Major John Gray...
to the amount of 1200 acres (4.9 km²). The Shanklin house, named by the family as "Charmoore" meaning "lovely rolling land" is a Federal style brick home that exist at the end of a tree-lined alle
Alle
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' two miles (3 km) south of Elkton. Another Shanklin Family house, on a portion of the farm referred to as Charmeade, no longer exists.
Note
- William Shanklin's son, Gordon Shanklin, was appointed special agent in charge of the Dallas, TexasDallas, TexasDallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
FBI. The Texas State FBI building is named in his honor.
Resources
- Perrin's History of Christian & Todd Counties - 1884
- Todd County Family History, Volume II
- History of Rockingham County's Early Settlers
- A history of the Shankland Family