An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., 
The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 448-449

	HENRY MANKIN, Spokane, Washington, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, in
1856, son of W.H. Mankin, a native of Maryland. His parents died when he was
quite young, and he was early in life thrown upon his own responsibilities. His
youthful days between 1863 and 1870 were spent in Minnesota, where he attended
the common schools and worked on a farm. In the year 1870 he moved to Dakota,
and for a time was in Government employ in that Territory. In 1876 he went to
the Black Hills, where he prospected and mined, making some valuable discoveries
and investments. He recently sold his interest in the Rattler mine for the sum
of $45,000, and still has valuable holdings there. He is also interested in
other rich mining property in British Columbia. Mr. Mankin may truly be regarded
as a pioneer of the West.
	His life furnishes an excellent illustration of what can be accomplished in
this country by the exercise of perseverance and good management.
	Politically, Mr. Mankin acts with the Republican party.

Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in October 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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