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Sarah Ball Rankin

Birth	:	5 Nov 1835 Belmont County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	18 Sep 1919 Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Pioneer Cemetery, Nottawa, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9550018, -85.4710999
Description	:	Sarah Rankin, second daughter of Gustavis and Elizabeth Ball, was born November 5, 1835, in Bellmont county, Ohio, and died at her home in Vernon township, Van Buren county, Iowa, September 18, 1919, at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 13 days. She was of a family of nine children, five of whom have preceded her in death. Those living are Mrs. James Kaiser and William F. Ball of Bellmont county, Ohio, and Mrs. Sarepta Huff of Bentonsport, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Samuel Rankin in Bellmont county, Ohio, in March 1862. To this union were... Read More	Sarah Rankin, second daughter of Gustavis and Elizabeth Ball, was born November 5, 1835, in Bellmont county, Ohio, and died at her home in Vernon township, Van Buren county, Iowa, September 18, 1919, at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 13 days. She was of a family of nine children, five of whom have preceded her in death. Those living are Mrs. James Kaiser and William F. Ball of Bellmont county, Ohio, and Mrs. Sarepta Huff of Bentonsport, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Samuel Rankin in Bellmont county, Ohio, in March 1862. To this union were born three sons, Robert Edward, at home, James W., Bentonsport, Iowa, and Clyde who lives near the old home. She leaves to mourn her loss, three sons, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Her husband preceded her in death April 23, 1906. Since that time she with her oldest son continued to live on the farm where they had lived for twenty years. Mrs. Rankin lived in Bellmont county, until they came to Iowa, arriving at Bentonsport November 20, 1884 and located on a farm and two years later moved to the farm that was her home at the time of her death. She was converted and united with the M.E. church, while quite young, and always continued to live a Christian life. Those who knew her loved her for her acts of Christian kindness, being always ready to help those in need. Funeral services were held at the Story Chapel on Saturday, September 20, with Rev. G.H. Smith, of Mt. Sterling, preaching the sermon. Interment was in the Thompson cemetery.

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Sarah Ball Rankin's memorial is located at: Pioneer Cemetery, Nottawa, St. Joseph County, USA.
When did Sarah Ball Rankin death?
Sarah Ball Rankin death on 18 Sep 1919 in Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9550018
Longitude: -85.4710999

Family Members:

Spouse

Samuel Work Rankin

(1836 - 1906)

Children

Robert Edgar Rankin

(1863 - 1942)

Leslie Clyde Rankin

(1879 - 1966)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pioneer Cemetery
Nottawa, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9550018, -85.4710999

2. Laird Cemetery
Mendon, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9841690, -85.4358292

3. Old Centreville Cemetery
Centreville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9263880, -85.5091630

4. Pilgrim Fellowship Cemetery
Nottawa, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9190100, -85.4443810

5. Old Order Amish Cemetery
Centreville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9255560, -85.5152780

6. Prairie River Cemetery
Centreville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9305992, -85.5235977

7. Culbertson Cemetery
Centreville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9764370, -85.5283200

8. Babcock Cemetery
Sturgis, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9336014, -85.4103012

9. Mendon Township Cemetery
Mendon, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0052986, -85.4807968

10. Saint Edward Cemetery
Mendon, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083350, -85.4555580

11. Nottawa Cemetery
Nottawa, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9049988, -85.4330978

12. Scott Cemetery
Mendon, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0208015, -85.5205994

13. Sprung Cemetery
Mendon, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0213889, -85.4194444

14. South Park Cemetery
Parkville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9980550, -85.5569460

15. Fish Lake Bible Church Cemetery
Sturgis, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8691640, -85.4668340

16. Parkville Cemetery
Parkville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0127983, -85.5569000

17. Locust Grove Cemetery
Findley, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972206, -85.3799973

18. Leonidas Cemetery
Leonidas, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0330000, -85.4100000

19. Salem Cemetery
Sherman Township, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8674680, -85.5011680

20. Covey Road Amish Cemetery
Leonidas, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9990290, -85.3613490

21. Fellowship Bible Church Cemetery
Centreville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8677530, -85.5367850

22. McAuley Cemetery
Leonidas Township, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9916992, -85.3450012

23. Lakeside Cemetery
Colon, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9667015, -85.3364029

24. Center Park Cemetery
Parkville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0127790, -85.5936130