Mary
YODER
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Born: abt. 1753 in Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
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Mary married George SPANGS (SPANKS) abt. 1788 . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
George SPANGS (SPANKS) was born abt. 1760 in Heidlersburg, Tyrone Township, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA.
Mary YODER died 1 March 1812 in Guysboro, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Children of George SPANGS (SPANKS) and Mary YODER
William SPANKSDied: 27 April 1876, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
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1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1788 Birth of ChildWilliam SPANKS was born 4 February 1788, Guysborough, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death — 18121 March 1812
Guysboro, Nova Scotia, Canada
Record added: 12/10/2025 3:02:06 PM
Last updated: 12/10/2025 3:02:06 PM
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Pennsylvania means 'Penn's woods' or 'Penn's land.' Quaker William Penn was granted the tract of land by King Charles II of England in 1681 as repayment of debt owed to Penn's father, Admiral William Penn. Originally, Penn suggested Sylvania (woodland) for his land. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1787 - Crown Colony of Pennsylvania
December 12, 1787 - Pennsylvania becomes 2nd U.S. state
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