# David Sankey

> David Sankey was a Pennsylvanian state Senator, tax collector, and founder of the movement for the creation of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He is most recognized as the father of Ira D. Sankey, the gospel hymnist and musician.

*American politician*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/david-sankey

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1809
- **Died:** 1884
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

David Sankey was a Pennsylvanian state Senator, tax collector, and founder of the movement for the creation of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. He is most recognized as the father of Ira D. Sankey, the gospel hymnist and musician.

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 29.5 / 100
- **Momentum:** 0.0 / 100  (trend: STABLE)
- **Historical depth:** 1.5 / 100
- **Attention shift:** 0.0 / 100
- **Source confidence:** 10.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 64.0 / 100

## Sources
- [David Sankey](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Sankey)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16973312)

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