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Earl Masters Rankin 1885–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1885

Birth Location: Oregon, USA

Death Date: 12 Oct 1964

Death Location: Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA

Father: Norman Rankin

Mother: Anna Masters

Spouse(s): Nellie Rankin

Children(s):

Earl Masters Rankin was born in 1885 in Oregon, USA, the child of Norman K Rankin And Anna Masters. In 1900, Earl Masters Rankin resided in Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon. In 1920, Earl Masters Rankin resided in San Diego, San Diego, California. Earl Masters Rankin married Nellie L Rankin. Earl Masters Rankin passed away in 1964 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • Earl Masters Rankin was born in 1885 in Oregon, USA, the child of Norman K Rankin And Anna Masters.
  • In 1900, Earl Masters Rankin resided in Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon.
  • In 1920, Earl Masters Rankin resided in San Diego, San Diego, California.
  • Earl Masters Rankin married Nellie L Rankin.
  • Earl Masters Rankin passed away in 1964 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Earl Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Earl Rankin
1885–1964
Birth Place: Oregon, USA
Parents
Norman K Rankin
1847–1903
Hancock County, Illinois
Anna Masters
1848–1885
Petersburg, Menard County, Illinois, United States of America
Grandparents
Montgomery Rankin
1811–1855
Cynthania, Harrison Co, KY
Luisa Rankin
1813–1868
Harrison Co, KY
Squire (D) Masters
1812–1904
Overton, Tennessee, United States
Lucinda Young
1814–1910
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Rankins
1777–1861
Anny Dils
1784–1858
John Eddes
1787–1836
Nancy Wiglesworth
1790–1826
Thomas Masters
1787–1849
Elizabeth Matlock
1796–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1751–
Hannah Rankin
1753–1831
David Dills
1755–1806
Rachel Broadhead
1767–1843
Thomas Eads
1750–1821
Sarah Davenport
1748–1823
Ann Pettyt
1715–1794
Hillery Masters
1758–1813
Mary Davies
1760–1845

Earl Rankin's Timeline

10 Records

1885
27 Jul 1885
Birth of Earl Masters Rankin in Oregon, USA
Oregon, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon
1920
1920
Age 35
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California
San Diego, San Diego, California
1922
1922-1924
Age 37
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Santa Clara County, California, United States
1929
1929
Age 44
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Palo Alto, California, USA
Palo Alto, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Menlo Park, San Mateo, California
Menlo Park, San Mateo, California
1935
1935
Age 50
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Palo Alto, California, USA
Palo Alto, California, USA
1936
1936
Age 51
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Santa Clara County, California, United States
Santa Clara County, California, United States
1948
1948
Age 63
Earl Masters Rankin resided here in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, California
1964
12 Oct 1964
Age 79
Death of Earl Masters Rankin in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, California

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1885
    Event Place: Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 562-54-6881; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1956-1957.
    [3] California Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_130; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 248; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Menlo Park, San Mateo, California; Roll: 217; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 93.0.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: San Francisco County, California; Roll: 1544256; Draft Board: 8.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T623_1350; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 61.
    [8] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Portland Ward 6, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T623_1350; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 61.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_130; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 248; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922-1924
    Event Place: Santa Clara County, California, United States
    Record Source: California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Palo Alto, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Menlo Park, San Mateo, California
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Menlo Park, San Mateo, California; Roll: 217; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: 93.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Palo Alto, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Santa Clara County, California, United States
    Record Source: California Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Palo Alto, California
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bellmont, Calif
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Menlo Park, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of California; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland
    Record Source: U.S., School Catalogs

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: San Francisco, San Francisco, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: San Francisco County, California; Roll: 1544256; Draft Board: 8.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1964
    Event Place: San Mateo, California
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 562-54-6881; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1956-1957.
    [2] California Death Index
    [3] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

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