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Matthew RANKIN 1816–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 JUN 1816

Birth Location: plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA

Death Date: 1898

Death Location: Atwood Cemetery, Armstrong Co., PA

Father: Matthew Renkin

Mother: Mary McCULLOUGH

Spouse(s): Henrietta Rankin, Margaret ELGIN

Children(s): Hugh RANKIN, Matthew RANKIN, Mary RANKIN, Nancy RANKIN, William RANKIN

Matthew RANKIN was born in 1816 in plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA, the child of Matthew Renkin And Mary Elizabeth Mccullough. In 1820, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1830, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. Matthew RANKIN married Henrietta Rankin, Margaret R Elgin, and had children including Hugh Elgin Rankin, Mary Rankin, Matthew Rankin, Nancy J Rankin, William Rankin. Matthew RANKIN passed away in 1898 in Atwood Cemetery, Armstrong Co., PA.

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Biography

  • Matthew RANKIN was born in 1816 in plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA, the child of Matthew Renkin And Mary Elizabeth Mccullough.
  • In 1820, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1830, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Matthew RANKIN married Henrietta Rankin, Margaret R Elgin, and had children including Hugh Elgin Rankin, Mary Rankin, Matthew Rankin, Nancy J Rankin, William Rankin.
  • Matthew RANKIN passed away in 1898 in Atwood Cemetery, Armstrong Co., PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Renkin
1785–1847
Birth Location: PA
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Mary McCULLOUGH
1789–1863
Birth Location: Shelocta, Indiana Co, PA
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Spouses(s)

Henrietta Rankin
1833–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Margaret ELGIN
1824–1863
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Hugh RANKIN
1844–1912
Birth Location: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
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Matthew RANKIN
1848–1933
Birth Location: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
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Mary RANKIN
1846–1924
Birth Location: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
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Nancy RANKIN
1851–1892
Birth Location: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
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William RANKIN
1854–
Birth Location: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
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Matthew RANKIN's Ancestors

Self
Matthew RANKIN
1816–1898
Birth Place: plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA
Parents
Matthew Renkin
1785–1847
PA
Mary (Elizabeth) McCULLOUGH
1789–1863
Shelocta, Indiana Co, PA
Grandparents
William Renkin
1743–1826
Jane TAYLOR
1753–1833
David McCULLOUGH
1762–1817
County Londonderry, , Ulster, Ireland
Hannah RUTHERFORD
1765–1825
Newville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard TAYLOR
–1803
John RUTHERFORD
–1802
Isabella
1722–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew RANKIN's Descendants

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Matthew RANKIN (10 JUN 1816–1898) m. Henrietta Rankin (abt 1833–) m. Margaret (R.) ELGIN (19 JUL 1824–24 Nov 1863)
  1. 1. Hugh (Elgin) RANKIN 1844–1912 m. Ada (Malvina) HARDING 1858–1890 m. Amanda (E.) DUNMIRE 1856–1940
    1. 1. Wilson (Howard) Rankin 1884–1966 m. Della (Josephine) Beck 1890–1980 m. Lizzie ((Prugh)) Rankin 1882–1935
      1. 1. Howard (Earl) Rankin 1909–1965 m. Edith (Pearl) WAGNER 1907–1983
        1. 1. Donald Rankin 1927–1984 m. Dessie (Irene) YOUNT 1931–2001
        2. 2. Ronald (Leroy) RANKIN 1933–1996
        3. 3. Richard (Eugene (Dick)) RANKIN 1931–1997
        4. 4. Marjorie (Joan) RANKIN 1947–2005
      2. 2. Helen (Margaret) RANKIN 1905–2002 m. Joseph (Brown) STEWART 1908–
      3. 3. Aida (Melvina) RANKIN 1911–1995 m. Alan (Paul) BORING –1970
      4. 4. Mildred (Olive) RANKIN 1913–1988 m. Darrell JONES –1968
    2. 2. Wilbert (Earl) RANKIN 1882–1965 m. Nora WILLIAMS 1884–1918 m. Grace BAIRD 1889–
      1. 1. William (Eugene) RANKIN 1912–1981 m. Mary (Elizabeth) GRAFF 1917–1997
      2. 2. Wilbert (E. RANKIN) Jr. 1924–1977
  2. 2. Matthew RANKIN 1848–1933 m. Louisa Barnett 1849–1892 m. Elizabeth (J.) Lowry 1865– m. Margaret ("Maggie") McCORD 1849–1876
    1. 1. Mable (A) Rankin 1907–
    2. 2. C.A. RANKIN 1868–
    3. 3. Blanch RANKIN 1872–
    4. 4. Woodford (Elgin) RANKIN 1879–
    5. 5. Ruth (E.) RANKIN 1885–
    6. 6. Maud (or Mabel) RANKIN 1896–
    7. 7. Emmett RANKIN 1898–1945 m. Tirzah (L.) VANHORNE 1906–1981
    8. 8. Carl (L.) RANKIN 1900–1973 m. Mabel (A.) LITTLE 1906–1989
    9. 9. Lottie (May) RANKIN 1876–1876
    10. 10. Mary (Jane) RANKIN 1868– m. Alden NEAL 1866–
      1. 1. Smith NEAL 1890–
      2. 2. John (G.) NEAL 1892–
      3. 3. Erastus (J.) NEAL 1892–
      4. 4. Alexander (A.) NEAL 1894–
      5. 5. Alice (M.) NEAL 1896–
      6. 6. Sarah (C.) NEAL 1898–
      7. 7. Jennie (Elizabeth) NEAL 1900–
      8. 8. Charles (M.) NEAL 1900–
    11. 11. John (McCord) RANKIN 1871–1940 m. Cora (Effie) DOUTT 1875–1930
      1. 1. Harry (Eugene RANKIN) Sr. 1898–1963 m. Georgianna DAVIS 1902–1982
        1. 1. Vivian (Olga) RANKIN 1921– m. Carl (Ralph WALTENBAUGH) Sr. 1920–
        2. 2. Harry (Eugene RANKIN) Jr. 1924–1944
      2. 2. Paul (Lawrence) RANKIN 1899–1972 m. Helen MCGAUGHEY 1902–1972
        1. 1. Yvonne RANKIN 1919–
      3. 3. James (M.) RANKIN 1903–1904
      4. 4. Zelma (Mae) RANKIN 1904–1988 m. Denzel (L.) BURRIER 1903–1969
    12. 12. Sarah (Annabelle) RANKIN 1869–1958 m. Peter (Alexander) SMELTZER 1863–1945
      1. 1. Bessie (I) SMELTZER 1896–1899
  3. 3. Mary RANKIN 1846–1924 m. Alexander Howard 1837– m. Harry (or Alexander) HOWARD 1837–
    1. 1. William HOWARD 1869–
  4. 4. Nancy (J.) RANKIN 1851–1892
    1. 1. Matthew (E.) KUNKLE 1874–
    2. 2. James (G.) KUNKLE 1875–
    3. 3. William (S.) KUNKLE 1877–
    4. 4. Mary (M.) KUNKLE 1879–
    5. 5. Nettie KUNKLE 1891–
  5. 5. William RANKIN 1854–

Matthew RANKIN's Timeline

7 Records

1816
10 JUN 1816
Birth of Matthew RANKIN in plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA
plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA
1820
1820
Age 4
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
1830
1830
Age 14
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 34
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 44
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 64
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Elderton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Elderton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1898
1898
Age 82
Death of Matthew RANKIN in Plum Creek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Plum Creek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 JUN 1816
    Event Place: plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 086001-089000
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elderton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1096; Family History Film: 1255096; Page: 121D; Enumeration District: 005; Image: 0026
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1069; Page: 724; Image: 156; Family History Library Film: 805069
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 338B; Image: 681

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Page: 269; NARA Roll: M33_97; Image: 149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Series: M19; Roll: 145; Page: 164; Family History Library Film: 0020619

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 338B; Image: 681

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1069; Page: 724; Image: 156; Family History Library Film: 805069

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elderton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Elderton, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1096; Family History Film: 1255096; Page: 121D; Enumeration District: 005; Image: 0026

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: Plum Creek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwood Cemetery, Armstrong Co., PA
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