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George Allender Rankin died Miami FL 27 August 1923

BarbaraCox147 — 2012-05-17 12:21:46Z

from obit in Tuesday 28 August 1923 Florida Times Union: Miami, Aug. 28- The body of George Allender Rankin, world traveler, attorney and geologist, who died here Monday afternoon, will be shipped to San Francisco for cremations. Mr Rankin was president and part owner of 40,000 acre cattle ranch in San Bernardino county, California.
It was while active in the operation of this ranch in 1907, Mrs C M Curtis, his daughter, said tonight, that his health failed. Following his illness, he moved to Washington DC where he lived until 1921, when he moved to Miami
He was born in Keosauqua, Iowa and started his business career as a lawyer. At age 21 he became district attorney of Reno Nevada. He went to San Francisco 5 years later where he specialized in corporate law.
he built up a large practice and in 1902 became interested in a cattle ranch at Fresno Calif. Following his break in health, he spent several years in travel and lived in various European capitals, making his permanent residence in Washington.
He developed a penchant for geology and had an extensive knowledge along this line and kindred lines. He was the author of a text book on railroads and their operation. In addition, he was exceptionally fond of music and books, his library here containing 3000 personally selected volumes. Mr Rankin leaves a widow in San Francisco, a son Thomas A Rankin, San Francisco and a daughter, Mrs Curtis, who was with him when he died.

Re: Charles Rankin

S_HarwoodJr — 2012-05-10 18:17:32Z

Nope. Not too late! Thanks for the info! (Has it really been 12 years?!?)

Re: Charles Rankin

1_jonn1 — 2012-05-10 17:20:00Z

Just came across this posting in 2012, so probably too late, but I have placed a lot of information on Ancestry.com in the tree called: 'Ancestors of Jon Vernon Norris'. Just follow the Rankin line. Lots of pictures too. Enjoy!

Re: Rankins of Jamaica

robanneagnew — 2012-05-09 20:57:59Z

Hi Rosemary
I am also descended from Catherine Mary Rankin, through her daughter Lucy Anna Waring. I don't have any information to indicate that the family were ever in Jamaica, though there were close links with India in Lucy's generation.
Would be interested to share information.

Anne

Re: Rankin in Westmoreland County PA

DeborahGilbertPlaag — 2012-04-29 23:45:56Z

Bingo!!

Re: Rankin in Westmoreland County PA

karstar23456 — 2012-04-29 22:47:14Z

I have two 2nd-great-grand uncles, brothers, who were killed in the Civil War. They were from Elizabeth Township in Allegheny County. James Alexander Rankin 1842-1864 and Samuel George Rankin 1845-1865

Re: John Patterson Rankin

rj_rankin — 2012-04-24 03:41:10Z

after 12 years I finally see this message. I had an auto mobile accident a few months after this post and it forever changed my life.

John Patterson Rankin's father was John Marcus. John's father was David Lee Rankin. His father was Robert Caldwell Rankin.

The dead end is at Robert Caldwell.

Of course, it is now easy to find a great deal of information on ancestry.

Re: Altie Rankin

Dougnchanel — 2012-04-13 13:46:51Z

Alta Altie) Rankin is listed in my family tree....as far as I know she is still alive.

Howard

Re: Rankin's

leahpicone1 — 2012-04-08 13:18:50Z

Hello,

I am trying to locate information on my ancestor - Robert Emmett RANKIN b1816 in Kentucky. I have his wife as Mary Augusta Cunliffe b1824 in VA.

One of their son's names was Charles William RANKIN b1849 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.

The only part that I know for sure is the name of my Charles William, my gg-grandgather.

Thank you for the assistance,
Best regards,
Leah Picone

Re: William Rankin

leahpicone1 — 2012-04-08 13:13:20Z

Hello,

I am trying to locate my RANKIN ancestors. I am looking for a Robert Emmett Rankin who was born in KY around 1816. I have his wife as Mary Augusta Cunliffe (but have found a few variations on the wife).

Their son, Charles William RANKIN was b1849 in Caddo Parish, Louisianna.

Any information that you can provide would be appreciated.

Best regards,
Leah Picone

Re: Cousins

floridaboy25 — 2012-04-02 19:08:59Z

I did make a slight typo. I meant to say James Rankin was born in 1785 maine. However,he did have a son John that was born 12 Oct. 1812 in Brownville,Maine. This might be the same John or he might be a cousin. I would love to talk to you about what you know. I live in Mobile,Alabama. You can reach me at 251-209-6695. Please leave a message.

Re: James and Rebecca (Crosby) Rankin family in Hancock and Penebscot counties in Maine

floridaboy25 — 2012-04-02 18:21:02Z

I would love to know what information you have about my ancestors, James and Rebecca(Crosby)Rankin. I am an eight generation descendant from the Rankin family. I am a male Rankin. I guess that means I qualify for DNA testing. Anyway,my cell phone is 251-209-6695. I live in Mobile,Alabama.

Re: James and Rebecca (Crosby) Rankin family in Hancock and Penebscot counties in Maine

floridaboy25 — 2012-04-02 17:28:24Z

They were my fourth great grandparents as well. I have traced Rebecca ancestors to England. I believe James's family came from England as well. Anyway,if you have any information about our family, please give me a call or leave a message. I live in Mobile,Alabama. My number is 251-209-6695. It is a cellphone.

Re: Myron Rankin of Dundee, MI

gallica1 — 2012-04-02 02:10:33Z

I guess that would make us second cousins once removed.

He has one neice that is still alive. She is in her nineties.

I was also at Myron's funeral. My father, Marshall Rankin, had helped him farm his land for a while. Myron or Uncle Mike,helped us out later when my father developed ALS. My father died roughly six months after Myron.

When William Henry Rankin,(AKA Henry Rankin), Myron's father, died in February of 1919, Myron became the Patriarch of the family. While his sisters Margaret,Grace,Blanche, and Henrietta were married and established, his mother was still alive and she lived with his sisters Alta, Amy, and Flora, and his brother Dewitt.

These three sisters had a number of life issues. His younger brother, Dewitt, cared for the three spinster sisters, until Dewitt's death roughly 25 years later when his car was struck by a train while driving home late at night.

Amy, Alta,Flora, and his mother Ursala, became his responsibility after that time,although Flora was close to Margaret Ciley,his sister.

His sister in law,Carrie, had died from pneumonia in 1927 and left his younger brother, Elmer ,crushed ,with 2 boys aged 16 and 8 at that time. Although while never quite the same,Elmer raised his sons alone and lived another 43 years.

Grace,one of his younger sisters, and Myron remained close. Grace's daughter, Margaret came over and kept house for him sometime in the 1930's for a while.Myron made a point of watching out for Grace and her family,and he made a point of talking to Grace's husband from time to time as family matters would require him to do so.

Myron's other brother Laverne, had 2 children, Howard and Elizabeth. Myron has GG and GGG nieces and nephews through Elizabeth.

Myron had one other sister, Mary, who died of whooping cough as an infant.

Basically, after 1919, a lot of responsibility found its way to Myron's capable hands. While not openly affectionate as I remember him, and as gruff as Margaret Fisk,Grace's daughter described him to me, I think we have the classic case of a man that tried to take care of his immediate and extended family as best he could, with the harshness of events grinding him down as time passed.

He did have some softness.The Kimpton family Reunion was held on his farm for a number of years. One of the featured events those days was square dancing. His sister Blanche, or Blanche's daughters ,Bonnie and Bertha called the dances.

There is one other item to note that I will relate that is fact, but it is not meant to hurt anyone, nor do I relate this to glorify myself.

Even though Myron died in June of 1959, the date of his death was not inscribed on his tombstone as late as May of 2005. I have never forgotten how he helped his younger brother,my grandfather, in 1958 and 1959 farm his land because his nephew, my father, could no longer farm Myron and Elmer's land as my father was completely paralyzed from ALS by mid 1958.

Myron, you see, had not farmed much for an extended time by then. Without Myron's help ( which included planting and harvesting) during this time,the results would have been catastrophic to Marshall's young family. Myron was 87 years old when he did this and he worked hard at it. Marshall's family,was and still remains,and shall ever be, grateful.

In 2005, I accumulated proof that I was Myron's nephew. Armed with a legal copy of his death certificate, I had a monument company carve his date of death on his tombstone as that had not been done at that time.

In the end, it was the least I could do to say thank you to my Great Uncle and to properly honor his memory.

Re: Myron Rankin of Dundee, MI

jforstner155 — 2012-04-01 21:24:58Z

I am a great-granddaughter of Myron Rankin. My grandmother, Myron's daughter, Eunice Louise, was my grandmother. Myron passed away while I was still a young girl but I remember going to his funeral. I remember times I stayed at his farm especially during the maple syrup season. How he used a horse and specially made wagon-tank to collect the sap and how he boiled it down in the woods then took it to my grandmother for the finial stage. I don't remember him being an affectionate man only his scruffy beard and bibbed overalls.
My mother was, Betty, daughter of Eunice. I am one of six children. My oldest brother carries Myron's name.

J. Vance Rankin, son of James and Martha Stevenson Rankin, d. 1924 western PA

cmovahed1 — 2012-03-17 21:44:17Z

From McDonald PA Record, 6/13/1924:

J. Vance RANKIN, aged 76, a prominent and highly respected citizen of Hickory, died at his home there Sunday evening, June 8, 1924, at five o'clock, following an illness due to a complication of diseases. A son of the late James and Martha STEVENSON RANKIN. Mr. RANKIN was born in Mt. Pleasant township May 15, 1848. He had spent his entire life in this district with the exception of fifteen years, when he lived in Wichita, Kansas. He had followed farming the greater part of his life. Since boyhood Mr. RANKIN had been a member of the Mt. Prospect Presbyterian church of which his father was a ruling elder for 40 years. In 1883 Mr. RANKIN was married to Miss Lucy LEE of Crosscreek, who survives with the following four sons: Edgar L. RANKIN of Passaic, N. J., Ellis W. RANKIN of Akron, Ohio, George RANKIN of Smith township and Samuel H. RANKIN at home. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Prospect church, Tuesday afternoon, in charge of the Rev. Dwight B. DAVIDSON, assisted by the Rev. Charles Stunkard. Interment was made in the Mt. Prospect cemetery.

RANKIN David A. 1946-2012 Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2012-03-17 12:09:29Z

David "Dave" Arthur Rankin 65 years old, of Zanesville, Ohio died March 16 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 3, 1946 near Bremen, Ohio, the son of the late W. Scott Rankin and Grace L. (Thompson) Rankin.

Surived by Linda Kay (Miller) Rankin, his wife of 45 years, and son, attorney D. Scott (Tammy) Rankin of Zanesville.

He is Grandfather of Cassady Rae and David Connor Rankin of Zanesville, Ohio.

He is the brother of John S. (Joyce) Rankin of Columbus, Ohio, sisters Ruth Ann (Daniel) Altmeyer of Washington Pa. and Grace Kay Rankin of Zanesville.
He will be missed by nieces and nephews, L. Casey (David) Greer Jr.of Northvillle Mich., Leslie (Dimitri Buys) Rankin of Columbus Ohio, Heather (Michael) Wilder and Julie (Aaron) Orlosky of Washington Pa, and his best friend George (Susan) Harvey of Zanesville.

After graduating from West Muskingum High School, Zanesville, Ohio, in 1964, he began a very sucessful career in training and racing harness horses.
For several years he was the leading driver and trainer at Scioto Downs Raceway in Ohio and The Meadows Raceway in Washington Pa..
He also raced throughout the Eastern U.S. and Europe. In 1990, David received the harness horsemen of the year award from the Columbus Touchdown Club.
In 2011, Mr. Rankin was inducted into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall Fame. Some of his 2,646 career wins include, 16 Ohio Sire Stakes Final Championships, The American National and The Kentucky Futurity for Trotting Fillies as well as heat wins in both The Adios Pace, The Little Brown Jug, second in the final of the Little Brown Jug, and numerous other grand circuit victories.
Many of Mr. Rankin's favorite grand circuit victories took place at the Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky, where he set multiple world records during his career.
Mr. Rankin also trained horses that competed over seas in Italy and Sweden, one of the horse he conditioned won the Gran Premio Lotteria in Naples, Italy, which is regarded as one of the most prestigious International events for trotting horses. Dave drove in virtually every major stake race in the sport and was well respected by his peers.

There will be a small memorial service at the Mount Sterling Methodist Church at 8185 Hopewell National Rd., Mt. Sterling, Ohio on Saturday March 24, at 1p.m.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Mount Sterling Methodist Church at P.O. Box 22, Hopewell, Ohio 43746. To sign the online guest book or leave a personal note of condolence please visit www.HillisHardwickFH.com. The Hillis & Hardwick Funeral Home is assisting the Rankin Family

Muskingum
Fairfield
Hocking

Re: Rankin - Steele Connection

ZYMAC — 2012-03-15 19:49:59Z

Carol, do you have any info as to where they lived and the time frame? I noticed in your tree that his name was Rankins rather than Rankin making me question that this might be the same family. Thank you,

John

Rankin Family in South Mississippi

lorilavita_jr — 2012-03-14 09:34:52Z

I am located in Fayette, MS. Grandfather is Moses Rankin. My great grandfather James Rankin father was Governor and his brother was Monroe Rankin. I see that majority of Rankins live in Jefferson, Claiborne and Simpson Counties. If you have any info please contact lorilavita_jr@yahoo.com

Re: Rankin - Steele Connection

CarolPippen2 — 2012-03-14 00:17:41Z

I have a Mary Steel married to a Marshal Rankin

Re: Kentucky Rankins (Paris, Cynthiana, Louisville)

frankiniv — 2012-02-20 16:48:16Z

The Kasting family tree contains all of the names you have listed, photos and all. I did a search under James Thomas Rankin showing him as having lived in KY. We have the same family name, but not of the same line.

Frank

Re: Kentucky Rankins (Paris, Cynthiana, Louisville)

1_sblount — 2012-02-19 04:42:51Z

Homer was my great grandmother Elizabeth Blount's brother. My father and aunt can tell you all about him. - Steve Blount

Re: Kentucky Rankins (Paris, Cynthiana, Louisville)

1_sblount — 2012-02-19 04:39:55Z

Rankin Clay Blount was my grandfather. Besides Mary who just passed, there was H.C. Blount or Henry Clay Blount-- Rankin and Mary's younger brother. Just thought I'd try to help.
- Steve Blount

Willie Anna Rankin Small

PMorrison176 — 2012-02-13 01:02:46Z

Looking for descendants of Willie Anna Rankin and Percy Small? Willie Anna was from New Hope, Augusta County, Virginia. She married Percy Small lived in Nelson County, Virginia.

Carry P. Rankin and John Henry Marks

PMorrison176 — 2012-02-13 01:00:36Z

Looking for descendants of the family of Carry P. Rankin and John Henry Marks? Last known residence was Marion County area of West Virginia. Carry was originally from Augusta County Virginia. John Henry was from Rockbridge West Virginia.

Re: African American RANKIN family - Simpson County, Mississippi 1870-1920

TenilleLG — 2012-02-03 04:29:39Z

My great great grandfather named Jim (James) Holloway married a Bettie Rankin in Simpson County, MS around 1896. And as far as I know, they died there in that area as well, as my great grandfather and grandfather were also raised in Simpson County. The husband and wife were close in age, being born around circa early 1870s...

Ill have to check further into this as I know of many Rankins today, expanded all the way to Ohio.

Re: Cousins

rrothwell — 2012-02-02 21:59:22Z

Since I posted that note one of the Rankins descendants told me that John was born and married Lydia Rines in Lincolnville, Maine. I need to look at those vital records to verify it. Also, she said that John Rankins father was Robert Rankins who lived in Lincolnville, which on the American Rev. Pension Records Index is listed as Lincolndale. I downloaded the records and discovered that Robert Rankins did have a son John who was born in 1801 and that the town definitely was Lincolnville. It is possible that Robert Rankins was born in Winslow Maine. That is another thread I'll need to follow up on.

Roberta

Re: Cousins

floridaboy25 — 2012-01-27 21:37:27Z

I might be able to save the day. I am direct descendant of the Rankin family in York County, Maine. My family was also in Amherst,Hancock County, Maine and Penebscot County,Maine. I have traced my line back to John Rankin in 1785 maine.

Re: Researching James Rankin and before of Brownville, ME 1785

floridaboy25 — 2012-01-20 15:23:30Z

James Rankin is my fith or sixth great, grandfather as well.You have to go 20 or 25 years prior to 1785 to see where the Rankin family was living,which would be 1760-1765.

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

floridaboy25 — 2012-01-20 14:55:18Z

I would appreciate any information related to my Rankin family. My mailing address is;
Howard C. Rankin,Jr
P.O. Box 40903
Mobile,Alabama 36640

trying to find names of my rankin ggrandparents p/o maurice robert rankin(b 1921 in canada) hugh & madeline

leaheaves — 2011-12-21 10:39:10Z

im trying to find more info on my great grand parents because i know nothing of them! my grandfather was robert maurice rankin b in canada 12/5/1921 d 3/27/1972
im not certain if he went by robert or maurice, he had a sister named madeline and a brother named hugh. they were all orphaned at a young age and i believe a relative cared for them, my grandfather robert was in the canadian navy later he married shirley rowe b 6/19/1923 d 1999,
they had 3 sons
1 alan (gordon) rankin
2 terry rankin
3 gregory hugh rankin (my father) b. windsor ontario 12/4/1953

they then moved to michigan and 6 years after that moved to orange california. my grandmother shirley (rowe) rankin had a brother im not sure of his name who married her husband's sister madeline (rankin), she died while giving birth to their daughter donna may Rowe.

I'd like to learn about my great grandparents and great uncles and other links I heard before that my ggrandpa had died at sea?? the name frances i remember hearing...most of my relatives are still in canada i believe. any info helps! we are scottish macClean clan, id love to trace it all the way

Family of Francis Rankin & Margaret Fleming - Bellaghy, Londerry, Northern Ireland

mamartin196 — 2011-12-08 08:28:21Z

I'm seeking information about the family of Francis Rankin & his wife, Margaret Fleming and their 3 sons, including William Rankin (DOB: circa 1866). The family lived in Bellaghy, Londerry, Northern Ireland circa 1860's to 1890. Francis Rankin apparently died as a result of the 'troubles' in Ireland. Shortly following his death his wife, Margaret, also died. 1 son [name unknown] apparently emigrated to Canada, another son [name unknown] apparently emigrated to New Zealand & the remaining son, William Rankin, emigrated to Brisbane, Queensland Australia. William married Sarah Mawhinney (also from Bellaghy) in Brisbane in December 1890. William Rankin is my Great Grandfather.

I am seeking any information about the Rankin & Fleming families and their current day descendants.

Mark Martin.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
8 December 2011.

Re: David Rankin b. @1819/Edgefield, SC

1_denisegarza — 2011-12-07 21:01:57Z

I am part of this Rankin family. David is my mother's great grandfather. I have a copy of his discharge papers from the Republic of Texas Army. His name is listed on the San Jacinto Monument in Baytown Texas. I have a copy of the brochure that was published from there. However, this is my first day on Ancestry.com and I have not yet even built a family tree, so you will have to clue me in as to how to help.

Re: David Rankin b. @1819/Edgefield, SC

1_denisegarza — 2011-12-07 19:44:35Z

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

1_sre5gor — 2011-11-08 00:20:15Z

If you need any Rankin family info I can send that too.
This would be from the Maine geno families book series.

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

floridaboy25 — 2011-11-07 21:27:34Z

Thank you. It came in the mail a week ago.

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

1_sre5gor — 2011-10-26 23:46:58Z

I have put together pictures of Abi and William,
Their gravestones in the Brownville, Maine Cemetery along with other pictures of Rankin gravestones and notes of James Rankin in Brownville. May be of some interest. You should see it in a few days.

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

floridaboy25 — 2011-10-26 17:15:39Z

Since William and Abi would have been my great,great uncle and aunt,a picture of them would be nice. My mailing address is:
Howard Rankin
P.O.Box 40903
Mobile,Alabama 36640

I hope to hear from you soon.

Re: Thomas Rankin, Ohio or Penn, Need Info

alfonsera — 2011-10-15 02:54:02Z

Hi,I'm a Rankin from Zanesville,my whole family came from Licking county,there is a James Rankin b 1863 who was the son of Jackson L. Rankin my GG uncle.The patriarch was William B.
Rankin b 1774 Tyrone Ireland.Let me know if this helps.
A.Rankin

Re: Thomas Rankin, Ohio or Penn, Need Info

afoxconti — 2011-10-14 16:31:32Z

Did you ever hear back from anyone? When I ran a search for James W Rankin I found mention of Thomas Rankin in the 1850 census of Licking County Ohio. I'm very interested in anything else you may have turned up. BTW, how did you locate the info on Amelia and Thomas Mac Rankin?

Re: Descendants of John H. Rankin, Guilford Co., NC

rankinfive — 2011-10-13 23:26:47Z

Was John H Rankin, The John Rankin involed in the undergrould railroad

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

1_sre5gor — 2011-10-13 21:03:01Z

There were a number of Rankins and Rogers Buried in the Brownville Cemetery, Maine.
Jesse Rogers and Salome Bosworth were mismarked in the cemetery as Rankins. Their gravestones were only small slate tablets marked with their initials. they were the Parents of William Rogers who married Abia Rankin. I have pictures of both William and Abia as well as their gravestones. They had 12 children.
Abia was one of 15 children by her Father James Rankin and Rebecca Crosby, both James and Rebecca are in the Brownville Cemetery, along with a son William Henry.
Stephen Crosby Rankiin had 5 children - Alfred, Stephen, Abi, Issac and Salome. Stephen C was born 3/31/1809 in Belgrade Maine.

I can be reached at sre5gor@me.com

I have to look further for the Kimble information I have.

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

frankomar — 2011-10-13 02:36:05Z

My email is frankomar@aim.com

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

floridaboy25 — 2011-10-13 02:01:46Z

Thanks for the information. I found some relatives that I didn't know I had. I would like to contact you again. My cell phone is 251=209-6695.

Re: Stephen C.Rankin

floridaboy25 — 2011-10-13 01:55:20Z

I would love to hear about more about that family. It might be connected with my family. You can reach me at 251=209-6695. I take calls and texts.

Children of Arthur Glenn Rankin 1901-1982

tokilovescandy — 2011-10-04 14:08:36Z

I'm currently working on the Rankin part of my husband's family tree and having trouble finding/verifying the names/DOBs/etc. for the children of Arthur Glenn Rankin (b. 2 Feb 1901 d. 21 Feb 1982) and Eunice Elizabeth Webb (b. 27 May 1905 d. 30 Oct 1991).

If anyone could share the names, birthdates, spouse(s), etc. of their children with me (at least those who are deceased), I'd appreciate it.

RANKIN md. ca.1780 in New York

Jos2001 — 2011-09-30 19:43:33Z

I believe Arabecca Rankin & Edward Bayan (as listed in the index) are my Rebecca Rankin & Edward Bryan(t). By 1784 they were living in Annapolis Co. Nova Scotia. I think they may have had some previous connection with Pennsylvania.

I would like to find more family connections for Rebecca. These (below) are the listings in "New York Marriages to 1784" for Rankin.

1780. Nov. 4. Rankin, Arabecca, and Edward Bayan, M.B., xxx. 91
1779. Sept. 25. Rankin, Mary, and Neal McMullian, M.B., xxviii. 83
1779. Sept. 4. Rankin, Sarah, and Daniel Wheaton, M.B., xxviii. 67

If anybody sees a possible connection with their family, I would like to know. Thanks !

Re: Descendants of John H. Rankin, Guilford Co., NC

loriann31718 — 2011-09-11 04:17:30Z

Have you visited the cemetary on Bass Chapel Road in Greensboro, NC? I went there today,,, I have passed it several times & something called me there. Maybe what you are looking for could be found there perhaps?

Re: Rinkin's found from nsw

SarahJanson — 2011-09-10 09:56:18Z

Hi Angela

I am still researching this family and was wondering if you would still be willing to help?

My great-grandmother was Kathleen Sylvia Rinkin.

Sarah
sarah@janson.au.com

Re: Hannah Vanest MacLane Rankin-Deckert

AlisonTrimble — 2011-09-03 21:59:22Z

Hi,

I just happened upon this somewhat old message and I think I can help. I believe that Hannah V. McL. Rankin is my great grand aunt. There is some confusion for me because according to another researcher there was a woman by the same name born in 1857 who married Lorenzo Snow Fite. She would be Hannah Rankin/Ranken Deckert's aunt.

Anyway, if I am right then Hannah is the sister of Mary Ann Rankin/Ranken my great grandmother who married James Francis Kirkman, Andrew R (Uncle Rhocy?)Ranken who married Annabelle and William Henry Patterson Ranken who married Delma Fifer.

Their parents were: Andrew R Ranken born about 1848 in Philadelphia and died 26 Oct 1912 in Philadelphia though he was a resident of Atlantic City at the time and Mary Catherine Thomas who was born in Ashland Kentucky on 7 Mar 1855 (according to her death certificate) and died 14 Feb 1936 in Pennsauken.

Andrew R Ranken's father was Alexander C Ranken born about 1815 in Pennsylvania and died 7 May 1875 in Philadelphia. He is said to be the grandson of Thomas Rankin who was a famous Methodist preacher and new Wesley. I have no proof of that but a descendant of Hannah Rankin Fite told me that was the family lineage. His mother was Sarah Hubbard, a Quaker, who was born about 1828 probably in Philadelphia and died 9 Jul 1876 in Philadelphia. They were both buried in American Mechanics Cemetery which is now defunct.

Mary Catherine Thomas' parents again according to her death certificate were Thomas Thomas and Mary both from Wales. I have nothing more on them and cannot find them on the census mostly because it is far too common a name.

I hope you see this response as I would love to confirm that there is a connection between the two families. I do remember making a note of Andrew and Mary Catherine having a daughter named Hannah but since she slips between the 1880 and 1900 censuses I was not sure if it was correct or where I got the information.

Also as a note the spelling of the surname Rankin seems to switch from Ranken to Rankin depending on the source and I am not sure which one to call "correct". I believe it may have changed in different family lines.

Alison