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Marion Ruth Rankin 1897–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1897

Birth Location: Reading , Berks, PA

Death Date: Apr 1990

Death Location: Reading , Berks, PA

Father: Edward Rankin

Mother: Jennie Frederick

Spouse(s): James Beisswanger

Children(s): James Beisswanger, Carl Beisswanger, Robert Beisswanger, Harold Beisswanger, Kenneth Beisswanger

Marion Ruth Rankin was born in 1897 in Reading , Berks, PA, the child of Edward Swartz Rankin And Jennie Kate Frederick. In 1915, Marion Ruth Rankin established residence. Marion Ruth Rankin married James William Beisswanger, and had children including Carl Lee Donald Beisswanger, Harold Beisswanger, James William Beisswanger, Kenneth Beisswanger, Robert Frederick Beisswanger, Suzanne Beiswanger. Marion Ruth Rankin passed away in 1990 in Reading , Berks, PA.

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Biography

  • Marion Ruth Rankin was born in 1897 in Reading , Berks, PA, the child of Edward Swartz Rankin And Jennie Kate Frederick.
  • In 1915, Marion Ruth Rankin established residence.
  • Marion Ruth Rankin married James William Beisswanger, and had children including Carl Lee Donald Beisswanger, Harold Beisswanger, James William Beisswanger, Kenneth Beisswanger, Robert Frederick Beisswanger, Suzanne Beiswanger.
  • Marion Ruth Rankin passed away in 1990 in Reading , Berks, PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Marion Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Marion Rankin
1897–1990
Birth Place: Reading , Berks, PA
Parents
Edward Swartz Rankin
1877–1962
Reading, Pennsylvania
Jennie (Kate) Frederick
1879–1944
Longswamp Twp, Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
John (Henry) Rankin
1836–1908
Reading, Berks Co., Pennsylvania
Mary (Elizabeth) Boas
1841–1928
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
John (G Frederick) ^[GGF]
1858–1942
District Twp, Berks, Pennsylvania
Emma (Elizabeth Strunk) ^{GGM]
1856–1930
Reading , Berks, PA
Great-Grandparents
Peter ^[2GGF]
1829–1905
Esther 2GGM
1834–1909
Joel ^{2GGF]
1829–1910
Sarah ^[2GGM]
1827–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David ^[3GGF]
1801–1866
Rebecca ^[3GGM]
1803–1880
Peter Guinther
1790–
Rebecca Gilbert
1796–1870
Henry Strunk
1803–1866
Rebecca ^[3GGM]
1808–1900
Daniel Heydt
1791–1862
Elizabeth ^[3GGM]
1800–1884

Marion Rankin's Descendants

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Marion (Ruth) Rankin (10 Mar 1897–Apr 1990) m. James (William) Beisswanger (11 Jul 1895–Jul 1974)
  1. 1. James (William) Beisswanger 1915–1985 m. Marguerite (E) Neff 1920–2009
  2. 2. Carl (Lee Donald) Beisswanger 1927–2002 m. Doris (Laverne) Clark 1929–2008
  3. 3. Robert (Frederick) Beisswanger 1919–1989 m. Dorothy (Mae) Kemp 1920–1999
  4. 4. Harold Beisswanger 1923–2006 m. Elaine Hopkins 1924–2005
    1. 1. Michael (David) Beisswanger 1949–2003
  5. 5. Kenneth Beisswanger 1925–1925

Marion Rankin's Timeline

9 Records

1897
10 Mar 1897
Birth of Marion Ruth Rankin in Reading , Berks, PA
Reading , Berks, PA
1897
12 Jul 1897
Marion Ruth Rankin was baptized in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1915
abt 1915
Age 18
Marion Ruth Rankin resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 23
Marion Ruth Rankin resided here in Reading Ward 15, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading Ward 15, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
Marion Ruth Rankin resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
Marion Ruth Rankin resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Marion Ruth Rankin resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 53
Marion Ruth Rankin resided here in Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
1990
Apr 1990
Age 93
Death of Marion Ruth Rankin in Reading , Berks, PA
Reading , Berks, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1897
    Event Place: Reading , Berks, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3680; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 70-85
    [2] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 566
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 204-14-7096; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 090001-093000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading Ward 15, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1538; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 228
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2002; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0055; Image: 703.0; FHL microfilm: 2341736
    [7] Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; 1915 Birth Certificates; Box Number: 19; Certificate Number Range: 194401-194550

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1897
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Collection Name: Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 566

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Birth Records, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; 1915 Birth Certificates; Box Number: 19; Certificate Number Range: 194401-194550

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1915
    Event Place: Reading, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Reading Times - 27 Apr 1915 - Page 3, 27 Apr 1915

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Reading Ward 15, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Reading Ward 15, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1538; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: 228

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2002; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0055; Image: 703.0; FHL microfilm: 2341736

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3680; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 70-85

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3680; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 70-85
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1152, Marion, Street, Reading, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Reading Times; Publication Date: 27 Apr 1915; Publication Place: Reading, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.39663297,0.4901914,0.5022475&xid=3356

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Apr 1990
    Event Place: Reading , Berks, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 204-14-7096; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951

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