A paper read at a Plank family reunion in Wayne County, Ohio, in 1900, typed and copied with later notes in 1959–62 (Allen County Public Library). Family tradition written down by a grandson of Jacob Plank (1768–1851); the dates for Jacob’s children come from a family Bible.
Used for: John Melchior Plank (m. 1767), Margaret Plank (m. 1767), Jacob Plank (1768–1851), Mary Yoder Plank (d. 1850), Jeptha Plank (1803–1846).
Record compiled 31 October 2026.
About this research
Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.