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Edgar J Rankin 1928–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1928

Birth Location: Rhode Island

Death Date: 1989

Death Location: Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: Albertus Rankins

Mother: Aldea Rankin

Spouse(s): Irene Long-morrill

Children(s):

The story of Edgar J Rankin began in 1928 in Rhode Island. In 1940, Edgar J Rankin resided in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Edgar J Rankin married Irene Marie Long Morrill, and had children including Edgar J Rankin Jr, Gail Rankin. Edgar J Rankin passed away in 1989 in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edgar J Rankin began in 1928 in Rhode Island.
  • In 1940, Edgar J Rankin resided in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • Edgar J Rankin married Irene Marie Long Morrill, and had children including Edgar J Rankin Jr, Gail Rankin.
  • Edgar J Rankin passed away in 1989 in Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albertus Rankins
1905–1971
Birth Location: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island
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Aldea Rankin
1904–1984
Birth Location: Rhode Island
AR

Spouses(s)

Irene Long-morrill
1931–2024
Birth Location: Rhode Island
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Children(s)

Edgar Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Rankin
1928–1989
Birth Place: Rhode Island
Parents
Albertus Rankins
1905–1971
Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island
Aldea Rankin
1904–1984
Rhode Island
Grandparents
James (Henry) Rankin
1859–1931
Smithfield, Rhode Island
Margarette Rankins
1873–
Rhode Island
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Rankins
1822–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edgar Rankin's Timeline

3 Records

1928
abt 1928
Birth of Edgar J Rankin in Rhode Island
Rhode Island
1940
1940
Age 12
Edgar J Rankin resided here in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1989
1989
Age 61
Death of Edgar J Rankin in Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1928
    Event Place: Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Rhode Island, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 134
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03762; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4-10
    [3] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03762; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4-10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bedford, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03762; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 4-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mapleville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Rhode Island, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 134

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1989
    Event Place: Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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