Shanklin Family

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 Jessamine County, Kentucky & Todd County, Kentucky 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. Edward's brother Thomas Shanklin (1690-1774) is reputed to be the inspiration for the scout in James Fenimore Cooper's The Last Of The Mohicans. Later this region of settlement was named Rockingham County, Virginia. Edward's son, Edward II (1740–1806) was a supplier and soldier in the American Revolutionary War. 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.

Shanklin

Coordinates: 50°37′52″N 1°10′24″W / 50.6310°N 1.1734°W / 50.6310; -1.1734

Shanklin is a popular seaside resort and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, located on Sandown Bay. Shanklin is the southernmost of three settlements which occupy the bay, and is close to Lake and Sandown. The sandy beach, its Old Village and a wooded ravine, Shanklin Chine, are its main attractions. The esplanade along the beach is occupied by hotels and restaurants for the most part, and is one of the most tourist-oriented parts of the town. The other is the Old Village, at the top of Shanklin Chine. Together with Sandown, Shanklin forms a built up area of 21,374 inhabitants (2011).

Shopping

The main shopping centre consists of two roads, Regent Street and High Street, which together comprise the largest retail area in the south of the Isle of Wight; significant for tourists but also as an amenity for residents.

Near Regent Street are the town's two main supermarkets, the Co-op and Lidl. In Regent Street itself are many local shops, including two arts and crafts shops, several clothing and sports shops, three newsagents and three bakeries. The High Street also has some local shops, but is dominated by tourist shops and restaurants.

Shanklin (disambiguation)

Shanklin is a popular seaside resort and civil parish on the Isle of Wight, England, located on the east coast's Sandown Bay.

Shanklin can refer to any of the following:

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