YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rachel Rankin 1780–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

Birth Location: Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 22 Jan 1855

Death Location: Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Robert Rankin

Mother: Susannah Sinnet

Spouse(s): Jacob Pursley

Children(s): Susan Pursley, William Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Rachel Pursley, Henry Pursley, Jacob Pursley

The story of Rachel Rankin began in 1780 in Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Rachel Rankin resided in Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA. Rachel Rankin married Jacob B Pursley, and had children including Henry M Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Luretta Pursley, Rachel Pursley, Susan Pursley, William Henry Pursley. Rachel Rankin passed away in 1855 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America.

Find more search results for Rachel Rankin
RR

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:
A
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 Rachel Rankin began in 1780 in Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Rachel Rankin resided in Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA.
  • Rachel Rankin married Jacob B Pursley, and had children including Henry M Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Luretta Pursley, Rachel Pursley, Susan Pursley, William Henry Pursley.
  • Rachel Rankin passed away in 1855 in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Rankin
1749–1816
Birth Location: Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
RR
Susannah Sinnet
1750–1836
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

Jacob Pursley
1778–1856
Birth Location: Harrison Co., Kentucky, USA or North Carolina
JP

Children(s)

Susan Pursley
1800–1880
Birth Location: Harrison County, Kentucky, USA
SP
William Pursley
1796–1832
Birth Location: Harrison Co., Kentucky, USA
WP
Jacob Pursley
1816–1893
Birth Location: Ross, Fayette, Ohio
JP
Rachel Pursley
1818–1897
Birth Location: Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
RP
Henry Pursley
1803–1879
Birth Location: Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
HP
Jacob Pursley
1800–1856
Birth Location: Ohio or Missouri, United States
JP

Rachel Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Rankin
1780–1855
Birth Place: Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Robert Estes Rankin
1749–1816
Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
Susannah Sinnet
1750–1836
Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Rankin's Descendants

1.
RR
Rachel Rankin (1780–22 Jan 1855) m. Jacob (B) Pursley (1778–17 Feb 1856)
  1. 1. Susan Pursley 1800–1880 m. John Thompson 1790–1859 m. James Pursley 1810–
    1. 1. Jacob (Russell) Thompson 1818–1885 m. Martha (A) McRinneey 1823–1902
      1. 1. John (William) Thompson 1840–1919 m. Sietta (Adaline) Ward 1845–1912 m. Emma (Sofronia) Roach 1864–
        1. 1. Emma (Agnes) Thompson 1883–1931 m. William (Joseph Hockenberry) R-S675 1859–1928 m. Benjamin (Franklin) Miller 1870–1948 m. ukn 1881–1902
        2. 2. Mary (Alice) Thompson 1867–1940 m. William Hite 1859–1920
        3. 3. Jacob (Russell) Thompson 1868–1943 m. Eveline (Mae) Brice 1875–1968
        4. 4. James (Elmore) Thompson 1871–1892
        5. 5. Nicholus (M) Thompson 1873–1899
        6. 6. Ira (Sanford) Thompson 1876–1952 m. Mary Ward 1885–1954
        7. 7. Elena (Ann) Thompson 1879–1952 m. John (E) Hillis 1863–1939
        8. 8. Aaron (Augustus) Thompson 1881–1891
        9. 9. Samantha (Belle) Thompson 1885–1952 m. Ennis (Leroy) Ward 1883–1974
        10. 10. Minnie Thompson 1887–1968
        11. 11. Clara Thompson 1869–
        12. 12. Priscilla Thompson 1871–
        13. 13. James (Eunison) Thompson 1871–1892
        14. 14. Lunetta (Jane) Thompson 1888–
        15. 15. Armstid (M) Thompson 1876–1876
      2. 2. James (Millard) Thompson 1845–1933 m. Rachel (Ann) Wells 1847–1929
        1. 1. Charles (E.) Thompson 1869–1943
        2. 2. Harrison (Palmer) Thompson 1872–1964
        3. 3. Millard (Uriah) Thompson 1879–1952
        4. 4. John (W) Shull 1866–1894
        5. 5. Robert (J) Thompson 1877–1900
      3. 3. Alfred Thompson 1866–1938 m. Rebecca Curle 1866–1930 m. Emma Hummell 1854–1943
        1. 1. Robecka Johnson 1899–
        2. 2. Jennette Johnson 1901–
        3. 3. Laura (Elizabeth) Thompson 1905–1992
        4. 4. Sarah (J.) Thompson 1890–
        5. 5. George Ladd 1884–
        6. 6. Mary Thompson 1881–1908
        7. 7. Charley Thompson 1890–
      4. 4. Richard (Riley) Thompson 1848–
      5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Thompson 1855– m. John (S.) Baker 1845–1908
        1. 1. Charlie (Albert) Baker 1877–
        2. 2. Russell (A) Baker 1882–
        3. 3. Howard (William) Baker 1871–1965 m. Jennie (Mae) Daniel 1879–1962
        4. 4. Cora Baker 1873–
        5. 5. Mary Baker 1875–
        6. 6. Charles (A.) Baker 1882–
        7. 7. Russell Baker 1889–
      6. 6. Emily (Margaret) Thompson 1861–1946
      7. 7. Zachariah Thompson 1851–1854
      8. 8. Mary (Jane) Thompson 1843– m. Charles Coates 1843–
        1. 1. Eddie Coates 1883–1957 m. Ellen Bogner 1886–1972
    2. 2. Isaac Thompson 1825–1892 m. Jane Thomson 1828–1898
      1. 1. Samuel Thompson 1851–1858
      2. 2. Commila Thomson 1859–
      3. 3. John Thomson 1862–
      4. 4. Isac Thomson 1864–
      5. 5. George (Washington) Thompson 1870–1945
    3. 3. Susan Thompson 1831–1908 m. Andrew (Jackson) Hill 1828–1898
      1. 1. Andrew (J) Hill 1860–1863
      2. 2. David Hill 1852–1898 m. Julia (Ann) Cave 1859–1943
        1. 1. Lenia Hill 1875–1930 m. William (E) Kelley 1875–
        2. 2. Sabra Hill 1877–
      3. 3. William (Franklin) Hill 1862–1922 m. Cecil (Fay) Makinster 1863–1947 m. Lydia (Jane) Kever 1869–1908
        1. 1. Richard (Oliver) Hill 1890–1963
        2. 2. Richard (Oliver) Hill 1910–1951 m. Mable Hill 1911–
        3. 3. Helen (Vienna) Hill 1912–1945
        4. 4. Archie (Orville) Hill 1888–1930
      4. 4. James Hill 1865–
      5. 5. Amanda Hill 1866–1896 m. William (Henry) Crouse 1866–1957
        1. 1. Clarence (Melville) Crouse 1887–1938
        2. 2. Ethel (Frances) Moore 1889–1979
      6. 6. Henry Hill 1868–1959 m. Julia Kennen 1870–1954
        1. 1. Jeanette (M Wolfe) HILL 1900–1987
        2. 2. Edgar (Morrill) Hill 1897–1984
      7. 7. Ora (F) Hill 1872–1921
      8. 8. Frank Hill 1878–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Thompson 1826–1902
    5. 5. Mary Thompson 1840–1924 m. Camma (Relsmann) Ayrs 1842–1900
      1. 1. Emly (Ann) Ayrs 1869–
      2. 2. Amanda (E.) Ayrs 1873–
      3. 3. Chas. (M.) Teed 1875–
    6. 6. Anna Pursley 1848–
    7. 7. Nancy Jones 1842–
  2. 2. William (Henry) Pursley 1796–1832
  3. 3. Jacob Pursley 1816–1893 m. Nancy McFarland 1818–1892
    1. 1. Hugh (H.) Pursley 1853–1918
    2. 2. Sophia Pursley 1841–
    3. 3. Caroline Pursley 1855–
    4. 4. Samantha Pursley 1858–
    5. 5. Susan Pursley 1837–
    6. 6. George Pursley 1844–
    7. 7. Elizabeth Pursley 1845–
    8. 8. Rachel Pursley 1847–
    9. 9. William (W) Pursley 1838–1916
    10. 10. Jacob Pursley 1848–1923
  4. 4. Rachel Pursley 1818–1897 m. Sandusky Colaw 1818–1885
    1. 1. Jemima Colaw 1852–1901
    2. 2. Joshua (G.) Colaw 1859–1948 m. Florence Connor 1858–1932
    3. 3. Infant Colaw –1852
    4. 4. Rachel Colaw 1853–1853
    5. 5. Jacob Colaw 1848–1933
    6. 6. Ollie (L) Koons 1856–1939
  5. 5. Henry (M) Pursley 1803–1879 m. Sophia (L) Rupert 1807–1875
    1. 1. Jacob (Benjamin) Pursley 1831–1875
    2. 2. Elizabeth Pursley 1840– m. Charles (D.) Williams 1845–
    3. 3. Elmira Pursley 1845–
    4. 4. George Pursley 1849–
    5. 5. John (M) Pursley 1853–
    6. 6. Lawson Pursley 1851–
    7. 7. Mary Pursley 1847–
    8. 8. Rachel Pursley 1845–1875
    9. 9. Rachel Pursley 1844–1923
    10. 10. Susannah (S) Pursley 1845–1846
  6. 6. Jacob Pursley 1800–1856

Rachel Rankin's Timeline

3 Records

1780
1780
Birth of Rachel Rankin in Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 70
Rachel Rankin resided here in Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA
Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA
1855
22 Jan 1855
Age 75
Death of Rachel Rankin in Fayette, Ohio, United States
Fayette, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Union, Fayette, Ohio; Roll: 678; Page: 80b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1855
    Event Place: Fayette, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Rachel Rankin

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