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Thomas Rankin

Thomas Rankin

Male 1785 - 1853  (67 years)

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  • Name Thomas Rankin 
    Born 15 Sep 1785  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
    Died 6 Feb 1853  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Buried Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Grave marker of Thomas Rankin (1785 - 1853)    		 Grave marker of Thomas Rankin (1785 - 1853)
    Grave marker for Thomas Rankin    		 Grave marker for Thomas Rankin
    Chalked for better visibility
    Person ID I3091  Family
    Last Modified 15 Mar 2020 

    Father William Rankin,   b. 1744, Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Feb 1804, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years) 
    Mother Jane Chambers 
    Married 1772 
    Family ID F7318  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Hannah Smith,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married Y  [3] 
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F9630  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Martha McCuiston,   b. 22 Oct 1787, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Mar 1860, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 30 Mar 1812  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    • Abner Hanner is listed on the bond with Joseph Davis listed as witness and Deputy Clerk.

      Thomas is listed as a widower.
    Children 
     1. Albert Rankin,   b. 14 Jan 1813, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1893, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     2. Moses M. Rankin,   b. 14 Nov 1814, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Jun 1879, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     3. Elizabeth Jane Rankin,   b. 16 Dec 1812,   d. 31 Jan 1897  (Age 84 years)
     4. Lavina Rankin,   b. 30 May 1820,   d. 12 Oct 1905  (Age 85 years)
     5. William N. Rankin,   b. 8 Apr 1823, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Feb 1888, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years)
     6. Nancy Catherine Rankin,   b. 1825,   d. 1897  (Age 72 years)
     7. Robert F. Rankin,   b. 2 May 1826, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Feb 1907  (Age 80 years)
     8. Polly Ann Rankin,   b. Abt 1830, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F967  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Sep 1785 - Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 Mar 1812 - Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Feb 1853 - Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2659] North Carolina Cemeteries, Grave marker for Thomas Rankin; Sep. 15, 1785 - Feb. 6, 1853; Gloria D. McCuistion, 20 July 2008.

    2. [S2660] 1850 Census for Guilford County, North Carolina, dwelling 1420, family 1420; Thomas Rankin; 15 May 2010.

    3. [S1688] Buffalo Church, pg 40.

    4. [S1080] Abstracts - North Carolina, Vol 1, pg 153.