Frederick Harrison Rankin

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The Coldspring United Methodist Church; Its 1858 Santuary is believed to be the oldest Methodist Church in continous use in Texas today. The church actually was organized in 1848 with a gift of of land donated by Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Rankin to the congregation. Among the trustees named to receive the gift from the well known Indian agent of Sam Houston's was Henderson Yoakum who later published two volumes of Texas History that are still used for reference by present day scholars.

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Fact 1 1822
came to texas as one of Stephen F Austin's Three Hundred

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He was issued a league of land on San Jacinto Bay in Harris county.

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He later settled in Ellis county and built the community of Rankin

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Fact 4 1936
The state honored Fredrick and Elizabeth by erecting a monument over their grave

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RANKIN, FREDERICK HARRISON (1794-1874). Frederick Harrison Rankin, son of Margaret "Peggy" (Berry) and Robert Rankin,qv was born in Kentucky on February 15, 1794. He lived in Alabama and Mississippi before coming to Texas in 1822. On July 7, 1824, as one of Stephen F. Austin'sqv Old Three Hundredqv colonists, he received title to a sitio and a labor of land in what later became Harris County. The census of March 1826 listed him as a farmer and stock raiser with a household including his wife, Elizabeth "Polly" (Smith), two sons, and three servants. Rankin had eight children. His house at the head of the San Jacinto River was a polling place in October 1830. After several years he moved near to Spring Creek and in 1832 to Polk County. He attended a meeting of "Old Texians" held in Houston in March 1849 to recommend quieting of land titles in the state. In 1850 he was Undisclosed in Polk County. He subsequently resided in Navarro County and in 1874 was Undisclosed on Chambers Creek in Ellis County. He later purchased the Ellis County property, eighteen miles south of Waxahachie, and settled there. He died on July 2, 1874, and was buried in Myrtle Cemetery at Ennis. In 1936 the Texas Centennialqv Commission erected a monument at his grave.

Frederick married Elizabeth Smith about 1822 in Louisana. Elizabeth was born on 30 Jan 1802 in Louisana; died on 1 Jun 1894 in Ennis, Ellis Co. Texas - Buried Myrtle Cem.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1826 Atascosito District, TX Census, page 5.

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(1) 1826 Atascosito District, TX Census, page 5.

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(1) 1826 Census gives Harriet's age as 3, born in Texas.

Harriet married George L. Williams about 1843 in TX. George was born about 1811 in GA; died in 1879 in Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1826 Atascosito District, TX Census, page 5, listed as age 1, born in TX.
(2) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 49, dwelling 240.
(3) "History of Ellis County", The Lewis Pub. Co., 1892.
(4) Ellis Co, TX, Marriage Record, Vol C, page 55.

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(1) Volunterred for Mexican War in Col George T. Wood's Regt.
(2) Fought at Palo Alto and discharged in 1846.
(3) Joined Capt. Lamar's Regt of TX Rangers, discharged in 1848, then joined
Capt. Blackwell's Co.
(4) Three months later joined John S. Ford's Co. of Texas Rangers.
(5) During March 1851, Lt. Walker, with a detachment of John S. Ford's Ranger
Company, including Robert Rankin and several others, charged a band of 15
hostile Indians at Cat Creek, about 60 miles SE of Laredo. Six Indians were
killed and 69 mules were captured.
(6) Also in 1851, Robert was in another fight south of the Nueces River on
Laganta Creek. This unit was discharged in 1852. (From "Texas Indian
Fighters" by A.J. Sowell, 1900).
(7) In 1859 he went to AR, bought cattle which he drove to MO and sold,
probably to his brother-in-law, the husband of Emily A. Rankin.
(8) He then went to Denver, CO, and mined until 1864.
(9) He landed in Virginia City and mined and prospected until 1867.
(10) Arrived back in TX in 1868.
(11) According to "Texas Confederate Scrip Grantees" by Thomas Lloyd Miller,
1985, Robert S. Rankin was granted 1280 acres, Johnson Co, TX, Nov 19,
1881, GLO File No. 1212, 76430-BX-41363.
(12) Member of Masonic Lodge No. 90, Waxahachie, TX, listed in Annual Return
in 1874.

Robert married Frances Elizabeth Harrison on 7 Sep 1873 in Ellis Co, TX. Frances was born on 24 Dec 1843 in Ronoke, GA; died on 21 Aug 1922 in Collin Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1850 Polk Co, TX Census, dwelling 56, family 56, page 180.
(2) 1870 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 8, family 11, page 302.
(3) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 497, family 497, page 54.
(4) 1900 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 201, family 203.
(5) Tombstone Inscription.
(6) Ellis Co, TX Marriage Record Book B, page 71. Married by F.D. Ray, Teaching
Elder, ME Church.
(7) Ellis Co, TX Brand Book A, page 74, No 1099.

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(1) Mason since age 21, Charter Member of Chambers Creek Lodge No. 499.
(2) Oath of Allegiance, Ellis Co. Register, #547, 14 Oct 1865.
(3) From "The Graham Leader", 13 Aug 1885: Mr. N.B. Rankin, in feeble
health, ask his daughters, age 19 & 17, to go upstairs and get a small
amount of spirits from a barrel just before supper. They did so, using a
candle which was held close to the faucet [sic] causing an explosion which
set the house on fire, instantly killing one daughter. The other died this
morning. Mr. Rankin's house was large and costly and the entire contents
were lost. He and Mrs. Rankin are barely alive.

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(1) Foster, Maria C. & husband, grantor, N.B. Rankin, grantee, deed 25 Sep
1869, book H, page 78.

Napoleon married Mary Lucretia Hardeman on 2 Nov 1860 in Italy, Ellis Co, TX. Mary was born on 21 Oct 1838 in Washington Co, TX; died on 21 Jan 1912 in Rankin, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1850 Polk Co, TX Census, dwelling 56, family 56, page 180.
(2) Records of the Adjutant General's Office, Civil War, Microfilm roll
film #106, Card #5033, 1445, 1518--Rankin, Austin, 2nd Cpl, Co C, 19th TX
Cavalry,Capt. Benjamin W. Watson's Company, Camp Stonewall Jackson, Dallas,
TX. Roll dated 26 March 182. Joined for duty and enrolled: When: 26 March
1862. Where: Chambers Creek; By Whom: B.W. Watson. Duration of the War.
Description: Age 29, Height 5' 9", Eyes grey, Hair black. Value of horse
$150.00, Equiptment $30.00. Elected 4th Cpl 11 April 1862. Mustered, John C.
McCoy. Bounty 50.00.
(3) Tombstone inscription.

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(1) Brand Book A, page 76, #1130, Ellis Co, 1865.
(2) Register, Oath of Allegiance, #550, 14 Oct 1865.

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(1) 1850 Polk Co, TX Census, dwelling 56, family 56, page 180.
(2) Tombstone Inscription.
(3) Ellis Co TX Marriage Record, Book A-1, page 88.

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(1) Gartin, J.W. & wife, grantor, Emily A. Gartin, grantee, deed 18 Jan 1868,
book G, page 172.

Emily married Richard M. C. Gartin on 8 Apr 1855 in Ellis Co, TX. Richard was born on 22 Feb 1830 in KY; died on 12 Aug 1915 in Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1850 Polk Co, TX Census, dwelling 56, family 56, page 180.
(2) Enlistment same as Austin (RIN 260) except: Rank, 4th Sgt; Age, 23; hair,
hair, brown; Horse Value, $130.00. Roll dated 24 June 1862, Camp Stonewall
Jackson, Hq. 19th Reg. TX Cavalry, Dallas, TX, Bounty $50.00. Signed:
A.M. Rankin.

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(1) Believed to have been killed in battle in Louisiana, according to family
tradition.

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(1) 1880 Ellis Co, TX, Census, ED 49, Dwelling 240. Enumerated with brother,
Robert S. (RIN 139).
(2) Mollie A. married Joseph E. Wright 8 Aug 1888, Ellis Co Marriage Records,
Vol F, page 220.
(3) Marriage to William H. Hazelwood recorded in Ellis Co, TX Marriage Record
Book B, page 87.

Mary married William H. Hazelwood on 7 Aug 1861 in Ellis Co, TX. William was born after 1816; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!SOURCE: (1) Ellis Co, TX Marriage Records, Book D, Page 105. (2) 1860 Ellis
Co, TX Census, Waxahachie Post Office, Dwelling 365. (3) 1870 Ellis Co, TX
Census, Dwelling 14, Family 17, Page 302. (4) 1880 Ellis Co TX Census, ED 49,
Dwelling 489.

!NOTE: Bought land on Onion Creek, 3/4 mile NE of Rankin Chapel, about 1 Nov
1886, from J.C. Stallworth. Later deeded to N.B. Rankin. Ellis Co Brand Book A,
page 92, #1369, Reg. 1 May 1876, trans. 9 Feb 1880 to R.M.C. Gartin.

William married Mollie E. Prestridge on 4 Feb 1879 in Ellis Co, TX. Mollie was born about 1855 in MS; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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!NOTE: 25 Mar 1892 sold land in Jack Co, TX, formerly owned by his mother,
Harriet Williams, to N.B. Rankin. Deed signed in Emet, Indian
Territory.

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!SOURCE: (1) 1870 Ellis Co, TX Census, Dwelling 14, Family 17, Page 302.
(2) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, E.D. 49, Dwelling 489, Family 489, Page 483.
(3) 1900 Ellis Co, TX Census, Dwelling 240, Family 248, Page 12. (4) 1910 Ellis
Co, TX Census, Dwelling 181, Family 182, Page 191. (5) 1920 Ellis Co, TX
Census, Dwelling 71, Family 71, Page 4.

Nannie married Alonzo Costley Williams on 14 Dec 1884 in Hill Co, TX. Alonzo was born on 8 Feb 1858 in Lafayette, Chambers Co, AL; died on 7 Nov 1941 in Ennis, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1850 Polk Co, TX Census, dwelling 56, family 56, page 180.
(2) 1870 Ellis Co, TX Census, Pct. of Burnham, dwelling 8.
(3) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 49, dwelling 497.
(4) 1900 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 22, dwelling 109, family 111, page 6.
(5) 1920 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 131, dwelling 181, family 181, page 9.
(6) Ellis Co, TX Marriage Records, Vol G, Page 2.
(7) Texas State Death Record #31855.

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(1) According to the "Waxahachie Enterprise", 6 March 1900, he was appointed
Postmaster of Rankin, TX, March 1900.

Alexander married Lillie Forrest McFarlin on 9 Dec 1890 in Avalon, Ellis Co, TX. Lillie was born on 8 Feb 1876 in Avalon, Ellis Co, TX; died on 29 May 1950 in Rankin, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1900 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 22, Line 94. Pct. 3.
(2) 1910 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 134, City of Milford.
(3) 1920 Dallas Co, TX Census, ED 46, Sheet 7.
(4) State Death Record #22154.
(5) Listed 1919 Dallas City Directory at 3000 Fairmount, his residence at time
of death.
(6) Ellis Co, TX Marriage Records, Vol F, page 265.

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(1) Lived near Alex Rankin in 1900, associated with Zion Hill Methodist Church,
according to "Waxahachie Enterprise", 23 Feb 1900.

Harry married Cherry B. George on 11 Nov 1888 in Ellis Co, TX. Cherry was born on 22 Feb 1868 in MS; died on 21 Apr 1953 in Chicago, Cook Co, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1870 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 8, family 11, page 302.
(2) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 497, family 497, page 54.
(3) Tombstone inscription.

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(1) Died in explosion and fire in home of father.

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(1) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 497, family 497, page 54.
(2) Tombstone inscription.

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(1) Died in explosion and fire in home of father.

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(1) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 497, family 497, page 54.
(2) 1900 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 201, family 203, page 0.
(3) Ellis Co Marriage Records, Volume J, Page 604.
(4) Texas State Death record no. 33832.

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(1) Witneses at wedding, Mr. A.E. Southard & Walter Hargus and Misses Linnie
(Lidie) & Eva (Ada) Browning.
(2) A.E. Southard m. Edna Browning 26 Apr 1900, Vol J, page 636, Ellis Co.
Marriage Record.

Earl married Dawson Eugene Browning on 28 Feb 1900 in Ellis Co, TX. Dawson was born on 20 Nov 1880 in Nash, Ellis Co, TX; died on 13 Jul 1954 in Waxahachie, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1880 Ellis Co, TX Census, dwelling 497, family 497, page 54.
(2) Tombstone inscription
(3) Texas DAR book, Vol , page 140.

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(1) Died at about age 19 of heart attach as a result of grief over her
sister's dying in fire that destroyed their home in Rankin, TX.

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!SOURCE: (1) Buried in Elm Branch Cemetery alongside his parents in unmarked
grave. Personal knowledge of Frances Noel, daughter of Alexander M. Rankin,
residing at 1006 Sunset, Ennis, TX, in 1991.

!NOTE: (1) Blind at time of death and Undisclosed with Alonzo C. Williams on a farm
near Bardwell, TX. (3) Ellis Co Brand Book A, page 144, #2351, reg 9 April 1880.

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!SOURCE (1) Enumerated 1900 Ellis Co census ED24 Dwelling 240 fam.248

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!SOURCE: Tombstone record. Died of diphtheria.

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!SOURCE: U.S. Army discharge, WWI, Co. D, 359th Inf., 90th Div., 20 Sept 1917 -
24 June 1919, discharged as CPL; WWII, 400th Bomb Gp., 4 Oct 1942 - 20 Feb
1945. Discharged as S/SGT. ASN R2224945. Death record Ellis Co, TX, page
#527-528.
Wife #2: Frances Mach, widow.

George married Alva Carmen Vandiver on 5 Jun 1916 in Blooming Grove, Navarro Co, TX, and was divorced. Alva was born on 20 Jan 1896 in Richland, Navarro Co, TX; died on 19 Sep 1950 in Anson, Jones Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) Tombstone inscription.
(2)State Death Record #26273.

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(1) Died of tuberculosis about 2 AM Wednesday, 18 August 1920, according to
"Bardwell Herald", quoted by "Waxahachie Light" 20 August 1920.

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(1) 1920 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 131, dwelling 181, family 181, page 9.
(2) Ellis Co, TX Marriage Record, Volume ?, page 309.
(3) Tombstone inscription.

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(1) SSN 460-20-3193.
(2) Residence at time of death: 4218 Avondale, Dallas, Dallas Co, TX.

Forrest married Josephine Lorena Bethune on 7 May 1922 in Ellis Co, TX. Josephine was born on 8 Apr 1903 in DE Kalb Co, AL; died on 1 Jul 1981 in Ennis, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1920 Ellis Co, TX Census, ED 131, dwelling 181, family 181, page 9.
(2) Obituary, 6 May 1996 Ennis Daily News, P.O. Box 100, Ennis, TX 75120.

Ruby married Harold Crockett Pitts on 31 Dec 1934 in TX. Harold was born on 14 Oct 1914 in Roscoe, Nolan Co, TX; died on 16 May 1989 in Ennis, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances married James Vernus (Pete) Noel in PRIVATE. James was born on 9 Feb 1891 in Crisp, Ellis Co, TX; died on 21 Jul 1953 in Ennis, Ellis Co, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) Ellis Co, TX Marriage Records, Book O, page 51.

Belle married Claude E. Parker on 7 Dec 1907 in Milford, Ellis Co, TX. Claude was born about 1886 in KY; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) 1920 Dallas Co, TX Census, ED #46, Sheet 7.

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(1) Tombstone Inscription.
(2) Ellis Co, TX, Death Records, Book l, page 7.

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Mary married Jay Grimes in PRIVATE. Jay was born in PRIVATE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]