William Lucas Hankins c 1893-1894

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This photograph of my great grandfather William Lucas Hankins was likely taken about 1893-1894 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York.  

City directories indicate that he moved to Auburn sometime between August 1893 and July 1894. His brother, Howard Ross Hankins, moved to Auburn in 1892. When William moved to Auburn, he boarded at the same location as his brother. 

The photographer, Horatio Seymour Squyer (1849-1905) had a studio in Auburn for many years. He was first listed in the city directory in 1871, and maintained his studio until his death in 1905.

Looking at the photograph itself, it likely dates from before 1895. The centered monograms at the bottom of the card were popular between 1889-1894. William's shirt and tie are consistent with fashions of about 1893-1894. His hairstyle also would indicate the photo was taken about 1893-1894. 

So William may have had his photograph taken by H. Seymour Squyer shortly after arriving in Auburn. 




 

William Lucas Hankins, son of Lucas Wurtz Hankins (1831-1910) and Mary Ellen Ross (1835-1914) was born 11 October 1872 in Manchester, Wayne County, Pennsylvania. He married Mary Jane Kellam (1874-1944), daughter of John Ross Kellam (1830-1903) and Frances Maria Shafer (1846-1924), on 10 August 1896 at Newburgh, Orange County, New York. They had three children, Francis William (1897-1983), Helen Maye (March - September 1900) and Howard Ray (March - October 1900).  William Lucas Hankins died 24 June 1930 in Auburn, Cayuga County, New York. 

Location: Auburn, NY 13021, USA

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