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Matthew RANKIN 1848–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1848

Birth Location: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA

Death Date: 30 Oct 1933

Death Location: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Matthew RANKIN

Mother: Margaret ELGIN

Spouse(s): Louisa Barnett, Elizabeth Lowry, Margaret McCORD

Children(s): Mable Rankin, C.A. RANKIN, Blanch RANKIN, Woodford RANKIN, Ruth RANKIN, Maud RANKIN, Emmett RANKIN, Carl RANKIN, Lottie RANKIN, Mary RANKIN, John RANKIN, Sarah RANKIN

Matthew RANKIN was born in 1848 in Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, the child of Matthew Rankin And Margaret R Elgin. In 1850, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania. Matthew RANKIN married Elizabeth J Lowry, Louisa Barnett, Margaret Maggie Mccord, and had children including Blanch Rankin, C A Rankin, Carl L Rankin, Emmett Rankin, John Mccord Rankin, Lottie May Rankin, Mable A Rankin, Mary Jane Rankin, Maud Or Mabel Rankin, Rankin, Ruth E Rankin, Sarah Annabelle Rankin, Woodford Elgin Rankin. Matthew RANKIN passed away in 1933 in Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • Matthew RANKIN was born in 1848 in Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, the child of Matthew Rankin And Margaret R Elgin.
  • In 1850, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Matthew RANKIN resided in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania.
  • Matthew RANKIN married Elizabeth J Lowry, Louisa Barnett, Margaret Maggie Mccord, and had children including Blanch Rankin, C A Rankin, Carl L Rankin, Emmett Rankin, John Mccord Rankin, Lottie May Rankin, Mable A Rankin, Mary Jane Rankin, Maud Or Mabel Rankin, Rankin, Ruth E Rankin, Sarah Annabelle Rankin, Woodford Elgin Rankin.
  • Matthew RANKIN passed away in 1933 in Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matthew RANKIN's Ancestors

Self
Matthew RANKIN
1848–1933
Birth Place: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
Parents
Matthew RANKIN
1816–1898
plumcreek twp, Armstrong Co., PA
Margaret (R.) ELGIN
1824–1863
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Matthew Renkin
1785–1847
PA
Mary (Elizabeth) McCULLOUGH
1789–1863
Shelocta, Indiana Co, PA
Hugh ELGIN
1797–1859
Plum Creek Twp., Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Mary ((Mollie)) MCCRACKEN
1792–1877
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
William Renkin
1743–1826
Jane TAYLOR
1753–1833
David McCULLOUGH
1762–1817
Hannah RUTHERFORD
1765–1825
James ELGIN
1760–1837
Margaret RAY
–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard TAYLOR
–1803
John RUTHERFORD
–1802
Isabella
1722–1825
Daniel ELGIN
1740–

Matthew RANKIN's Descendants

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Matthew RANKIN (12 Oct 1848–30 Oct 1933) m. Louisa Barnett (1849–1 DEC 1892) m. Elizabeth (J.) Lowry (abt 1865–) m. Margaret ("Maggie") McCORD (ABT 1849–23 JAN 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

Matthew RANKIN's Timeline

7 Records

1848
12 Oct 1848
Birth of Matthew RANKIN in Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
1850
1850
Age 2
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
1870
1870
Age 22
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Cowanshonnock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Cowanshonnock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 82
Matthew RANKIN resided here in Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1933
30 Oct 1933
Age 85
Death of Matthew RANKIN in Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1848
    Event Place: Plumcreek Twp., Armstrong Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 086001-089000
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cowanshonnock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1507; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 5
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1993; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341727
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1300; Page: 113B; Family History Library Film: 552799
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1069; Page: 724; Family History Library Film: 805069
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_749; Page: 338B; Image: 681
    [7] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Plumcreek, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1069; Page: 724; Family History Library Film: 805069

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1300; Page: 113B; Family History Library Film: 552799

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cowanshonnock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cowanshonnock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1507; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1993; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2341727

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1933
    Event Place: Cowanshannock, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 086001-089000

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