YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph S. Rankin 1885–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 JAN 1885

Birth Location: Perry Co., MO, USA

Death Date: 26 APR 1943

Death Location: Perryville, Perry Co., MO, USA

Father: Sanford Rankin

Mother: Mary Watkins

Spouse(s): Gladys Lesch

Children(s): James Rankin, Vicie Rankin, Elberta Rankin

The story of Joseph S. Rankin began in 1885 in Perry Co., MO, USA. In 1900, Joseph S. Rankin resided in Bois Brule , Perry, MO, USA. Joseph S. Rankin married Gladys Lesch, and had children including Elberta M Rankin, James E Rankin, Vicie Elvera Rankin. Joseph S. Rankin passed away in 1943 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO, USA.

Find more search results for Joseph Rankin
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Joseph S. Rankin began in 1885 in Perry Co., MO, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph S. Rankin resided in Bois Brule , Perry, MO, USA.
  • Joseph S. Rankin married Gladys Lesch, and had children including Elberta M Rankin, James E Rankin, Vicie Elvera Rankin.
  • Joseph S. Rankin passed away in 1943 in Perryville, Perry Co., MO, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Rankin
1885–1943
Birth Place: Perry Co., MO, USA
Parents
Sanford Felix Rankin
1859–1942
Perry Co., MO, USA
Mary (Marcella) Watkins
1859–1912
Perry Co., MO, USA
Grandparents
John (Chrysostom) Watkins
1827–
Perry Co., MO, USA
Mary (Ann) Drum
1829–1880
Prussia, GERMANY
Great-Grandparents
David Watkins
1796–1837
Mary Layton
1805–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wilfred Layton
1785–1840
Sussanah Denike
1779–1845

Joseph Rankin's Descendants

1.
JR
Joseph (S.) Rankin (7 JAN 1885–26 APR 1943) m. Gladys Lesch (23 FEB 1909–1 DEC 1994)
  1. 1. James (E.) Rankin 1930–2004
  2. 2. Vicie (Elvera) Rankin 1929–1973
  3. 3. Elberta (M.) Rankin 1913–

Joseph Rankin's Timeline

4 Records

1885
7 JAN 1885
Birth of Joseph S. Rankin in Perry Co., MO, USA
Perry Co., MO, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Joseph S. Rankin resided here in Bois Brule , Perry, MO, USA
Bois Brule , Perry, MO, USA
1943
21 APR 1943
Age 58
Death of Joseph S. Rankin in Cinque Homme, Perry Co., MO, USA
Cinque Homme, Perry Co., MO, USA
1943
26 APR 1943
Age 58
Burial of Joseph S. Rankin in Perryville, Perry Co., MO, USA
Perryville, Perry Co., MO, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 JAN 1885
    Event Place: Perry Co., MO, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bois Brule , Perry, MO, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 APR 1943
    Event Place: Cinque Homme, Perry Co., MO, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 APR 1943
    Event Place: Perryville, Perry Co., MO, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE