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Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin 1871–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1871

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 Sep 1948

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Father: Samuel Rankin

Mother: Nancy Rankin

Spouse(s): Cyrus Elliott

Children(s): Rhea Elliott

The story of Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin began in 1871 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided in Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided in Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin married Cyrus Alexander Elliott, and had children including Rhea Rankin Elliott. Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin passed away in 1948 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin began in 1871 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided in Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided in Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina.
  • Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin married Cyrus Alexander Elliott, and had children including Rhea Rankin Elliott.
  • Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin passed away in 1948 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Rankin
1871–1948
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Samuel N Rankin
1819–1899
Mecklenburg Co, NC
Nancy (Zalena) Rankin
1835–1900
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Robert (A) Beaty
1794–1881
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Elizabeth) Leeper
1798–1849
Lincoln County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Leeper
1757–1804
Elizabeth Davidson
1761–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Leeper
1720–1785
John Sr
1728–1801
Tabitha Porter
1730–1812

Nancy Rankin's Descendants

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Nancy (Louisa "Lula") Rankin (18 Feb 1871–30 Sep 1948) m. Cyrus (Alexander) Elliott (16 Feb 1866–25 Jul 1938)
  1. 1. Rhea (Rankin) Elliott 1900–1987 m. Effie ("Mabel") Cline 1906–1987

Nancy Rankin's Timeline

5 Records

1871
18 Feb 1871
Birth of Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided here in Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided here in Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 69
Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin resided here in Long Creek Township 11, Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Long Creek Township 11, Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1948
30 Sep 1948
Age 77
Death of Nancy Louisa "Lula" Rankin in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1871
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1310; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Long Creek Township 11, Long Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1948
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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