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James Henry Rankin 1859–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1859

Birth Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island

Death Date: 4 October 1931

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

Father: Thomas Rankins

Mother:

Spouse(s): Maggie Smith, Margarette Rankins

Children(s): Albertus Rankins

In 1859, James Henry Rankin entered the world in Smithfield, Rhode Island, born to Thomas Rankins And Hitty A Brown. In 1880, James Henry Rankin resided in North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. In 1920, James Henry Rankin resided in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. James Henry Rankin married Maggie May Smith, Margarette Rankins, and had children including Albertus Rankins. James Henry Rankin passed away in 1931 in North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1859, James Henry Rankin entered the world in Smithfield, Rhode Island, born to Thomas Rankins And Hitty A Brown.
  • In 1880, James Henry Rankin resided in North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • In 1920, James Henry Rankin resided in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
  • James Henry Rankin married Maggie May Smith, Margarette Rankins, and had children including Albertus Rankins.
  • James Henry Rankin passed away in 1931 in North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Children(s)

James Rankin's Ancestors

Self
James Rankin
1859–1931
Birth Place: Smithfield, Rhode Island
Parents
Thomas Rankins
1822–
Rhode Island
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Rankin's Descendants

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James (Henry) Rankin (abt 1859–4 October 1931) m. Maggie (May) Smith (abt 1869–) m. Margarette Rankins (abt 1873–)
  1. 1. Albertus Rankins 1905–1971 m. Aldea Rankin 1904–1984
    1. 1. Edgar (J) Rankin 1928–1989 m. Irene (Marie) Long-morrill 1931–2024
    2. 2. Anita Rankin 1928–1984

James Rankin's Timeline

6 Records

1859
abt 1859
Birth of James Henry Rankin in Smithfield, Rhode Island
Smithfield, Rhode Island
1880
1880
Age 21
James Henry Rankin resided here in North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
James Henry Rankin resided here in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1925
1925
Age 66
James Henry Rankin resided here in Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
1931
4 October 1931
Age 72
Death of James Henry Rankin in Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
1932
1932
Age 73
James Henry Rankin resided here in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1859
    Event Place: Smithfield, Rhode Island
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Marriage Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1911–1915
    [3] Rhode Island, State Censuses
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1672; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 68
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1215; Page: 519A; Enumeration District: 126
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Rhode Island, U.S., Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North Smithfield, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 1215; Page: 519A; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: T625_1672; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 68

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Burrillville, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: Rhode Island, State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 October 1931
    Event Place: Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Rhode Island, U.S., Historical Cemetery Commission Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Smithfield, Providence County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Rhode Island, U.S., Historical Cemetery Commission Index

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