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Alexander Rankin 1825–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1825

Birth Location: West Middlesex, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 22 April 1899

Death Location: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: George Rankin

Mother: Nancy None

Spouse(s): Sarah Greer, Sarah Paden

Children(s): George Rankin, Anne Rankin, Mary Rankin, Nancy Wallace

Alexander Rankin was born in 1825 in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, the child of George Rankin And Nancy. In 1850, Alexander Rankin resided in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Alexander Rankin resided in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States. Alexander Rankin married Sarah Anne Greer, Sarah Paden, and had children including Anne Greer Rankin, George Rankin, Mary Elisabeth Rankin, Nancy T Wallace. Alexander Rankin passed away in 1899 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Alexander Rankin was born in 1825 in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania, the child of George Rankin And Nancy.
  • In 1850, Alexander Rankin resided in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Alexander Rankin resided in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • Alexander Rankin married Sarah Anne Greer, Sarah Paden, and had children including Anne Greer Rankin, George Rankin, Mary Elisabeth Rankin, Nancy T Wallace.
  • Alexander Rankin passed away in 1899 in New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Rankin
1792–
Birth Location: Ireland
GR
Nancy None
1795–
Birth Location: Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Greer
1831–1861
Birth Location: Neshannock Twp, Pennsylvania
SG
Sarah Paden
1832–1916
Birth Location: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, USA
SP

Children(s)

George Rankin
1874–1951
Birth Location: Harbor, Pennsylvania
GR
Anne Rankin
1852–1853
Birth Location: –
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Mary Rankin
1857–1857
Birth Location: –
MR
Nancy Wallace
1854–1932
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NW

Alexander Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Rankin
1825–1899
Birth Place: West Middlesex, Pennsylvania
Parents
George Rankin
1792–
Ireland
Nancy
1795–
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Rankin's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Rankin (1825–22 April 1899) m. Sarah (Anne) Greer (29 June 1831–15 Apr 1861) m. Sarah Paden (14 Nov 1832–11 Jan 1916)
  1. 1. George Rankin 1874–1951 m. Margaret (Venoema) Wilson 1858–1936
    1. 1. Mary (Lou) Rankin 1903–1996
    2. 2. Wells (Clendenian) Rankin 1906–1969 m. Edith (Elizabeth) Pfeiffer 1909–1996
      1. 1. Wellsfred Rankin 1928–1928
      2. 2. Rachel Rankin 1936–2012 m. Donald (Henry) Huff 1936–2018
      3. 3. Wells (Wilson) Rankin 1931–1995
  2. 2. Anne (Greer) Rankin 1852–1853
  3. 3. Mary (Elisabeth) Rankin 1857–1857
  4. 4. Nancy (T) Wallace 1854–1932 m. George Wallace 1851–1917
    1. 1. Mary (Edna) Wallace 1882–1969 m. George (Washington) Heckathorne 1888–1969
    2. 2. Sarah (Anna) Wallace 1875–1960
    3. 3. Mabel (M) Wallace 1890–1970 m. Wesley (Herman) Luikart 1890–1979
      1. 1. Max (Russel) Luikart 1922–2015 m. Audrey (Ellen) Weeks 1921–2001
      2. 2. Walter (Wallace) Luikart 1925–2020 m. LaVerne (M) Merriman 1926–2014
      3. 3. Robert (Wesley) Luikart 1929–1985
    4. 4. William Wallace 1886–1980 m. Helen (Reese) Hayes 1891–1956
      1. 1. Sara (Margaret) Wallace 1913–1970
    5. 5. Viola (Otharah) Wallace 1883–1957
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Isabelle) Wallace 1877–1920
    7. 7. Thomas (Greer) Wallace 1879–1956 m. Callie (M) Wallace 1886–1970
      1. 1. Richard (Jackson) Wallace 1911–1978 m. Elsie Ditzler 1906–
        1. 1. Betty (R) Messner 1930–2018 m. Richard (R) Mell 1927–1965
        2. 2. Ardell (L.) Strunk 1938–2005
        3. 3. Charles (E) Messner 1931–2003 m. Shirley (A) Peiffer 1939–2013
        4. 4. Dennis (Dale) Wallace 1946–2012
      2. 2. Naomie (T) Wallace 1909–1996 m. Leo (E) Carper 1908–1977
      3. 3. Grace (Mildred) Wallace 1906–1992 m. Paul (Melvin) Gibson 1907–1991
        1. 1. Theodore (Blaine) Gibson 1930–2001 m. Wilberta (Lee) Amy 1931–2025
        2. 2. Juanne (Isabel) Gibson 1933–2019
      4. 4. 1929–2025 m. Elberta (Joan) Green 1930–2009

Alexander Rankin's Timeline

8 Records

1825
1825
Birth of Alexander Rankin in West Middlesex, Pennsylvania
West Middlesex, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 25
Alexander Rankin resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
Alexander Rankin resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 38
Alexander Rankin resided here in Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1870
1870
Age 45
Alexander Rankin resided here in Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Alexander Rankin resided here in Mahoning, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
Mahoning, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
1899
22 April 1899
Age 74
Death of Alexander Rankin in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
1899
13 May 1899
Age 74
Alexander Rankin - Probate in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1825
    Event Place: West Middlesex, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mahoning, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1144; Family History Film: 1255144; Page: 66D; Enumeration District: 212; Image: 0328
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1360; Page: 68B; Image: 339498; Family History Library Film: 552859
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 123; Image: 127.
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_790; Page: 185A; Image: 369
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_790; Page: 185A; Image: 369

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: 123; Image: 127.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Neshannock, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1360; Page: 68B; Image: 339498; Family History Library Film: 552859

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mahoning, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mahoning, Lawrence, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1144; Family History Film: 1255144; Page: 66D; Enumeration District: 212; Image: 0328

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harbor Bridge, New Castle, Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 April 1899
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Files, 1849-1920 ; Index 1849-1987; Author: Lawrence County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Lawrence, Pennsylvania
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Castle, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 May 1899
    Event Place: Lawrence, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Files, 1849-1920 ; Index 1849-1987; Author: Lawrence County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Lawrence, Pennsylvania
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