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William N. Rankin

William N. Rankin[1]

Male 1823 - 1888  (64 years)


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  • Name William N. Rankin 
    Birth 8 Apr 1823  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Gender Male 
    Death 26 Feb 1888  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Burial 27 Feb 1888  Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Grave marker for William N. Rankin    		 Grave marker for William N. Rankin
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    Grave marker for William N. Rankin    		 Grave marker for William N. Rankin
    Person ID I3096  Family
    Last Modified 9 Jan 2025 

    Father Thomas Rankin,   b. 15 Sep 1785, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Feb 1853, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Mother Martha McCuiston,   b. 22 Oct 1787, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Mar 1860, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 72 years) 
    Marriage 30 Mar 1812  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5] 
    • Abner Hanner is listed on the bond with Joseph Davis listed as witness and Deputy Clerk.

      Thomas is listed as a widower.
    Family ID F967  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nancy Ann Denny,   b. 3 Aug 1834, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Apr 1897, Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 62 years) 
    Marriage 8 Feb 1862  Guilford County, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
     1. Henry Edgar Rankin,   b. CA 1866, North Carolina Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F17386  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 26 Mar 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 8 Apr 1823 - Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 8 Feb 1862 - Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 26 Feb 1888 - Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 27 Feb 1888 - Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S2755] The McQuiston, McCuiston and McQuesten Families, 1620 - 1937, 306. v. William N., b. 1823; d. 1888.

    2. [S2660] 1850 Census for Guilford County, North Carolina, dwelling 1420, family 1420; Thomas Rankin; 15 May 2010.

    3. [S2659] North Carolina Cemeteries, Grave marker for William N. Rankin; April 8, 1823 - Feb. 26, 1888; Gloria D. McCuistion, 20 July 2008.

    4. [S1080] Abstracts - North Carolina, Vol 1, pg 153.

    5. [S1688] Buffalo Church, pg 40.

    6. [S3707] North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011, online; 8 January 2025; William N. Rankin and Nancy Ann Denny Marriage Record 1862.