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Rachel Rankin 1780 – 1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1780

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

Death Date: 22 Jan 1855

Death Location: Fayette, Ohio, United States

Father: Robert Rankin

Mother: Susannah Sinnet

Spouse(s): Jacob Pursley

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

In 1780, Rachel Rankin entered the world in Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA, born to Robert Estes Rankin and Susannah Sinnet. In 1850, Rachel Rankin resided in Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA. Rachel Rankin married Jacob B Pursley, and had children including William Henry Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Susan Pursley, Henry M Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Rachel Pursley, Luretta Pursley. Rachel Rankin passed away in 1855 in Fayette, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1780, Rachel Rankin entered the world in Rutherford, Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA, born to Robert Estes Rankin and Susannah Sinnet.
  • In 1850, Rachel Rankin resided in Union, Fayette, Ohio, USA.
  • Rachel Rankin married Jacob B Pursley, and had children including William Henry Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Susan Pursley, Henry M Pursley, Jacob Pursley, Rachel Pursley, Luretta Pursley.
  • Rachel Rankin passed away in 1855 in Fayette, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Rankin
1749 – 1816
Birth Location: Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
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Susannah Sinnet
1750 – 1836
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Jacob Pursley
1778 – 1856
Birth Location: Harrison Co., Kentucky, USA or North Carolina
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Children(s)

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

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Rachel Rankin (1780 – 22 Jan 1855) m. Jacob (B) Pursley (1778 – 17 Feb 1856)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Pursley (16 Dec 1796 – 4 August 1832)
  2. 2. Jacob Pursley (1800 – 17 Feb 1856)
  3. 3. Susan Pursley (10 Feb 1800 – 22 Jan 1880) m. John Thompson (31 Jan 1790 – 9 Feb 1859) m. James Pursley (abt 1810 – )
    1. 1. Jacob (Russell) Thompson (10 Aug 1818 – 30 Oct 1885) m. Martha (Ann) McKinney (Feb 1823 – 25 Dec 1902)
      1. 1. John (William) Thompson (12 Sep 1840 – 18 Oct 1919) m. Sietta (Adaline) Ward (31 Mar 1845 – 7 MAY 1912) m. Emma (Sofronia) Roach (abt 1864 – )
        1. 1. Mary (Alice) Thompson (Jan 1867 – 1940) m. William Hite (21 January 1859 – 13 Sep 1920)
        2. 2. Jacob (Russell) Thompson (23 Sep 1868 – 26 Oct 1943) m. Eveline (Mae) Brice (20 Jul 1875 – 15 Jun 1968)
        3. 3. Clara Thompson (1869 – )
        4. 4. Priscilla Thompson (1871 – )
        5. 5. James (Eunison) Thompson (1871 – 1892)
        6. 6. James (Elmore) Thompson (28 Jul 1871 – 9 Dec 1892)
        7. 7. Nicholus (M) Thompson (1873 – 5 Feb 1899)
        8. 8. Ira (Sanford) Thompson (22 Feb 1876 – 6 Sep 1952) m. Mary (Jessie) Ward (Abt. 1885 – 1954)
        9. 9. Armstid (M) Thompson (21 Jun 1876 – 21 Jul 1876)
        10. 10. Elena (Ann) Thompson (19 May 1879 – 5 Aug 1952) m. John (Ellsworth) Hillis (25 JAN 1863 – 22 Jul 1939)
        11. 11. Aaron (Augustus) Thompson (3 Aug 1881 – 6 Mar 1891)
        12. 12. Emma (Agnes) Thompson (2 Oct 1883 – 25 Feb 1931) m. William (Joseph) Hockenberry (20 Apr 1859 – 13 Dec 1928) m. Benjamin (Franklin) Miller (22 Apr 1870 – 27 May 1948) m. ukn (1881 – 1902)
        13. 13. Samantha (Belle) Thompson (6 Apr 1885 – 6 Apr 1952) m. Ennis (Leroy) Ward (17 Jan 1883 – 15 Jun 1974)
        14. 14. Minnie Thompson (Nov 1887 – 1968) m. FitzGerald
        15. 15. Lunetta (Jane) Thompson (8 Nov 1888 – ) m. Hillis
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Thompson (Jul 1843 – ) m. Charles Coates (Jun 1843 – )
        1. 1. Edward (Hale) Coates (May 1883 – 13 Aug 1957) m. Ellen Bogner (Mar 1886 – 13 Mar 1972)
      3. 3. James (Millard) Thompson (8 Oct 1845 – 11 Jan 1933) m. Rachel (Ann) Wells (26 Jun 1847 – 28 Apr 1929)
        1. 1. John (W) Shull (13 Feb 1866 – 12 December 1894)
        2. 2. Charles (E.) Thompson (26 Oct 1869 – 7-23-1943) m. Louisa
        3. 3. Harrison (Palmer) Thompson (28 Aug 1872 – 31 Dec 1964) m. Amanda
        4. 4. Robert (J) Thompson (13 Jan 1877 – Bef. 1900)
        5. 5. Millard (Uriah) Thompson (Jan 1879 – 1952)
      4. 4. Richard (Riley) Thompson (1848 – )
      5. 5. Zachariah Thompson (1851 – 22 Feb 1854)
      6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Thompson (May 1855 – ) m. John (S.) Baker (Feb 1845 – 30 Apr 1908)
        1. 1. Howard (William) Baker (24 Jul 1871 – 2 Nov 1965) m. Jennie (Mae) Daniel (2 Sep 1879 – 21 Jul 1962)
        2. 2. Cora Baker (abt 1873 – )
        3. 3. Mary Baker (abt 1875 – )
        4. 4. Charlie (Albert) Baker (3 May 1877 – )
        5. 5. Charles (A.) Baker (abt 1882 – )
        6. 6. Russell (A) Baker (Jul 1882 – )
        7. 7. Russell Baker (abt 1889 – )
      7. 7. Alfred (Simon) Thompson (abt 1866 – 8 Aug 1938) m. Emma Hummell (Nov 1854 – 1943) m. Rebecca Curle (abt 1866 – 26 Sept 1930)
        1. 1. Mary Thompson (12 Jun 1881 – 14 Apr 1908)
        2. 2. George Ladd (Apr 1884 – )
        3. 3. Sarah (J.) Thompson (5 Aug 1890 – )
        4. 4. Charley Thompson (5 Aug 1890 – )
        5. 5. Charles Thompson
        6. 6. Robecka Johnson (abt 1899 – )
        7. 7. Jennette Johnson (abt 1901 – )
        8. 8. Laura (Elizabeth) Thompson (28 Feb 1905 – 12 January 1992)
      8. 8. Emily (Margaret) Thompson (20 May 1861 – 20 Nov 1946)
    2. 2. Isaac Thompson (1825 – 27 Nov 1892) m. Sarah (Jane) Hilton (1828 – 1898)
      1. 1. Samuel Thompson (26 Jun 1851 – 26 Jan 1858)
      2. 2. Commila Thomson (Abt 1859 – )
      3. 3. John Thomson (Abt 1862 – )
      4. 4. Isac Thomson (Abt 1864 – )
      5. 5. George (Washington) Thompson (30 Jul 1870 – 21 Dec 1945)
    3. 3. Elizabeth Thompson (20 Jan 1826 – 7 Mar 1902)
    4. 4. Susan Thompson (27 Dec 1831 – 10 Jan 1908) m. Andrew (Jackson) Hill (6 October 1828 – 16 April 1898)
      1. 1. David Hill (21 Sep 1852 – 31 March 1898) m. Julia (Ann) Cave (1859 – 1943)
        1. 1. Lenia Hill (Abt 1875 – July 1930) m. William (E) Kelley (Abt 1875 – )
        2. 2. Sabra Hill (Abt 1877 – )
      2. 2. Andrew (J) Hill (15 OCT 1860 – 15 August 1863)
      3. 3. William (Franklin) Hill (21 Feb 1862 – 09 Mar 1922) m. Lydia (Jane) Kever (November 11, 1869 – 19 Jun 1908) m. Cecil (Fay) Makinster (Abt 1863 – 1947)
        1. 1. Helen Hill
        2. 2. Archie (Orville) Hill (05 Sep 1888 – 28 Oct 1930) m. Cora (Alice) Harper
        3. 3. Richard (Oliver) Hill (16 Mar 1890 – Feb 1963)
        4. 4. Richard (Oliver) Hill (05 May 1910 – 15 Sep 1951) m. Mable Hill (abt 1911 – )
        5. 5. Helen (Vienna) Hill (4 Oct 1912 – 11 Sep 1945) m. John Willis m. Howard Fett
      4. 4. James Hill (abt 1865 – )
      5. 5. Amanda Hill (8 December 1866 – 14 January 1896) m. William (Henry) Crouse (9 November 1866 – 27 June 1957)
        1. 1. Clarence (Melville) Crouse (24 Jan 1887 – 19 Jan 1938)
        2. 2. Ethel (Frances) Moore (25 Aug 1889 – 18 Jun 1979)
      6. 6. Henry Hill (1868 – 1959) m. Julia Kennen (4 Sep 1870 – 5 Apr 1954)
        1. 1. Edgar (Morrill) Hill (3 Jan 1897 – 5 Nov 1984)
        2. 2. Jeanette (M Wolfe) HILL (6 Sep 1900 – February 1987)
      7. 7. Ora (F) Hill (abt 1872 – 5 Nov 1921)
      8. 8. Frank Hill (abt 1878 – )
    5. 5. Mary Thompson (25 Jan 1840 – 5 Jan 1924) m. Camma (Relsmann) Ayrs (Abt 1842 – 1900)
      1. 1. Emly (Ann) Ayrs (Abt 1869 – )
      2. 2. Amanda (E.) Ayrs (Abt 1873 – )
      3. 3. Chas. (M.) Teed (Abt 1875 – )
    6. 6. Nancy Jones (abt 1842 – )
    7. 7. Anna Pursley (abt 1848 – )
  4. 4. Henry (M) Pursley (8 January 1803 – 8 January 1879) m. Sophia (L) Rupert (30 December 1807 – 2 June 1875)
    1. 1. Jacob (Benjamin) Pursley (27 June 1831 – 28 February 1875)
    2. 2. Elizabeth Pursley (1840 – ) m. Charles (D.) Williams (abt 1845 – )
    3. 3. Rachel Pursley (1 January 1844 – 24 November 1923)
    4. 4. Elmira Pursley (1845 – )
    5. 5. Rachel Pursley (1845 – 1875)
    6. 6. Susannah (S) Pursley (September 1845 – 11 October 1846)
    7. 7. Mary Pursley (1847 – )
    8. 8. George Pursley (1849 – )
    9. 9. Lawson Pursley (1851 – )
    10. 10. John (M) Pursley (1853 – )
  5. 5. Jacob Pursley (10 Dec 1816 – 5 July 1893) m. Nancy McFarland (16 Dec 1818 – 10 Apr 1892)
    1. 1. Susan Pursley (Abt. 1837 – )
    2. 2. William (W) Pursley (20 Feb 1838 – 7 Feb 1916)
    3. 3. Sophia Pursley (Abt. 1841 – )
    4. 4. George Pursley (Abt. 1844 – )
    5. 5. Elizabeth Pursley (Abt. 1845 – )
    6. 6. Rachel Pursley (Abt. 1847 – )
    7. 7. Jacob Pursley (1848 – 09 Dec 1923)
    8. 8. Hugh (H.) Pursley (10 Jul 1853 – 3 Jan 1918)
    9. 9. Caroline Pursley (Abt. 1855 – )
    10. 10. Samantha Pursley (Abt. 1858 – )
  6. 6. Rachel Pursley (27 Aug 1818 – 27 Mar 1897) m. Sandusky Colaw (11 March 1818 – 17 September 1885)
    1. 1. Jacob Colaw (1848 – 1933)
    2. 2. Jemima Colaw (Abt 1852 – 1901)
    3. 3. Rachel Colaw (27 January 1853 – 7 February 1853)
    4. 4. Ollie (L) Koons (11 April 1856 – 13 March 1939)
    5. 5. Joshua (G.) Colaw (18 May 1859 – 30 May 1948) m. Florence Connor (9 Mar 1858 – 21 May 1932)
    6. 6. Infant Colaw ( – 1852)
  7. 7. Luretta Pursley

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
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