Birth : 1868 Ontario, Canada
Death : 20 Nov 1927 Innisfail, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada
Burial : Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate : 52.0293300, -113.9598900
Description : Son of Samuel (b. 1839) & Margaret Shanks (b. 1833). Robert married Louisa March 21, 1888 in Renfrew, Ontario. Robert, Louise and their 5 children came to homestead two miles east of Innisfail in 1898. The land they settled on was known as South Africa Script Land and wasn't up for homestead at that time, but could be purchased for three dollars/acre. They farmed here for many years, and had eight more children born for a total of thirteen:
Robert Wesley b. 1889
Margaret M (Maggie) b. 1890, married Joe Dobson
Leslie F. b. 1891, married... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Robert Dickson Shanks's memorial?

    Robert Dickson Shanks's memorial is located at: Innisfail Cemetery, Innisfail, Red Deer Census Division, Canada.

  • When did Robert Dickson Shanks death?

    Robert Dickson Shanks death on 20 Nov 1927 in Innisfail, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the Robert Dickson Shanks's memorial?

    Latitude: 52.0293300
    Longitude: -113.9598900

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Children

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Robert Wesley Shanks

(1889 - 1939)

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Leslie Freeman Shanks

(1891 - 1950)

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Noble Ernest Shanks

(1908 - 1957)

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Harry Wilson Shanks

(1910 - 1934)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Innisfail Cemetery
Innisfail, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.0293300, -113.9598900

2. Bowden Cemetery
Bowden, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.9400800, -114.0478500

3. Tindastoll Cemetery
Markerville, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.1151990, -114.0972930

4. Pine Hill Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Markerville, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.1479156, -114.0789926

5. Innisfail Bowden Chalack Farm Cemetery
Bowden, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.9537100, -113.7668400

6. Horn Hill Cemetery
Penhold, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.1427800, -113.7700600

7. Knee Hill Valley Divide Cemetery
Knee Hill Valley, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.9687964, -113.6762963

8. Dickson Cemetery
Dickson, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.0565410, -114.3110280

9. Mayton Cemetery
Mayton, Calgary Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.8381300, -113.7777700

10. Burnt Lake Cemetery
Sylvan Lake, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2476600, -114.0497800

11. Rainbow Hutterite Colony Cemetery
Milnerton, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.9695302, -113.5906760

12. East Olds Baptist Church Cemetery
Olds, Calgary Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.7951006, -113.8429650

13. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2156860, -113.6941080

14. Reed Ranch Baptist Church Cemetery
Olds, Calgary Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.7918420, -114.1046050

15. Christ Lutheran Evangelical Cemetery
Spruce View, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.1440800, -114.3355800

16. Olds Cemetery
Olds, Calgary Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.7770119, -114.0962982

17. Gaetz Cemetery
Torrington, Strathmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.8162600, -113.7016300

18. Red Deer Cemetery
Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2743200, -113.7859000

19. Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2888200, -113.8205600

20. Hainstock Cemetery
Olds, Calgary Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.7945667, -114.1908330

21. West Meadows Cemetery
Sylvan Lake, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2909200, -114.1207700

22. Wimborne Cemetery
Wimborne, Strathmore Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 51.8609400, -113.5945600

23. Lakeview Cemetery
Sylvan Lake, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2980100, -114.0982500

24. Alto Reste Cemetery
Red Deer, Red Deer Census Division, Canada
Coordinate: 52.2735700, -113.7168900