Thomas Rankin
Thomas Rankin, West Lancaster, is a native of this county, in which he was reared. He was married to Miss Viletta Sanderson, June 20, 1854. One child, Leander, is the result of this union.
Mr. Rankin was engaged in the mercantile business in this place from 1856 until 1873, except comparatively a short time. He served in Company H, 60th O. V. I., and was captured at Harper's Ferry, in September, 1862; also at Cyuthiana, Kentucky, June 11, 1864, then captain of Company H, 168th O. V. I. He is now assisting his son, who is a natural mechanic, and does the best work in blacksmithing, wagon-making, painting, and trimming carriages. In fact, he is a natural genius; never served an apprenticeship at any trade, and does all the business that the capacity of his shop will permit. He was married to Miss Julia A. Acton. February 6, 1878, and has two children: Esther and Harry Mc.
Mrs. Rankin is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Our subject is a member of Jeffersonville Lodge No. 454, I. O. O. F.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County