FRANY PLANK was born near Dayton, Ohio, February 12, 1832. Her parents were Jacob and Barbara (Izar) Wolf, natives of Maryland and Pennsylvania, respectively, both of German descent. When Mrs. Plank was about five years of age her parents immigrated to Carroll County, and settled near Camden, where she grew to womanhood. She attended the district schools, receiving a limited education. December 20, 1855, she became the wife of Conrad Plank. Mr. Plank was born in Adams County, Penn., August 23, 1832. His parents were John and Catharine Plank, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. He was reared in his native State on a farm with his parents. At the age of nineteen he was apprenticed to learn the carpenter's trade, but did not adopt it as a life vocation. After his marriage he engaged in farming and followed this up to the time of his sudden and unexpected death, which occurred June 17, 1885, caused by being thrown from his carriage by an unmanageable horse. He was an old, respected citizen. He died as he had lived, a believer in the Christian faith and a member of the Lutheran Church. He left a loving wife and three children to mourn his loss, namely: John J., born April 20, 1861; Malinda A. born May 5, 1863; George C., born March 8, 18G5; also Clarissa A., born June 23, 1857, died April 14, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. Plank began life together in poor circumstances, but by hard work and good management accumulated considerable property. Mrs. Plank now owns 240 acres of the best land in Section 7. Hers is one of the finest residences in the township. She leads, as a member of the Lutheran Church, n true and consistent Christian life.
Bibliography: History of Cass County, Indiana : From the earliest time to the present ... : together with an extended history of the Northwest, the Indiana Territory, and the state of Indiana (1886)
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