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Thomas Rankin 1785–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 September 1785

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 25 February 1853

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William Rankin

Mother: Jane Chambers

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In 1785, Thomas Rankin entered the world in North Carolina, born to William Rankin And Jane Chambers. In 1840, Thomas Rankin resided in Guilford, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, Thomas Rankin resided in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. Thomas Rankin passed away in 1853 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1785, Thomas Rankin entered the world in North Carolina, born to William Rankin And Jane Chambers.
  • In 1840, Thomas Rankin resided in Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1850, Thomas Rankin resided in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • Thomas Rankin passed away in 1853 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Thomas Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Rankin
1785–1853
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
William Rankin
1744–1804
Ireland
Jane Chambers
1752–1826
New Castle County, Delaware, United States of America
Grandparents
Joseph Rankin
1704–1764
Ireland
Rebecca Armstrong
1709–1764
Newark, New Castle, Delaware, USA
John Chambers
1720–1806
Northern Ireland
Elizabeth Chambers
1717–1803
Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Adam Rankin
1688–1747
Elizabeth May
1689–1721
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rankin
1651–1730
Dorothy Black
1668–

Thomas Rankin's Timeline

4 Records

1785
15 September 1785
Birth of Thomas Rankin in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 55
Thomas Rankin resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
Thomas Rankin resided here in Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1853
25 February 1853
Age 68
Death of Thomas Rankin
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 September 1785
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M432_632; Page: 347A; Image: 274
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 361; Page: 256; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: M432_632; Page: 347A; Image: 274

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 February 1853
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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