Francis_H._Rankin,_Jr.
Francis H. Rankin Jr.
American politician
Francis H. Rankin Jr. (December 28, 1854 – December 7, 1925) was a Michigan politician and publisher.[1][2]
Francis H. Rankin Jr. | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Mayor of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1891–1892 | |
| Preceded by | William A. Paterson |
| Succeeded by | George E. Taylor[1][2] |
| Constituency | City of Flint, Michigan |
| Treasurer of the City of Flint, Michigan | |
| In office 1881–1883 | |
| Preceded by | Jared Van Vleet |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Palmer |
| Constituency | City of Flint, Michigan[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1854 Flint, Michigan |
| Died | December 7, 1925(1925-12-07) (aged 70) Flint, Michigan |
| Resting place | Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan |
| Political party | Republican[3] |
| Spouse | Caroline Pierce |
| Relations | Arabella and Francis H. Rankin Sr., Parents Joseph Rankin, Richard S. Hearn, Grandfathers Silas Pierce, father-in-law[4] |
| Children | Caroline A. |
| Occupation | printer, editor, publisher |
| Profession | Publishing[3] |
On December 28, 1854, Rankin was born in Flint, Michigan[3] to Arabella and Francis H. Rankin Sr. He was educated by attending the ward schools until the age of thirteen when he went to work for his father's newspaper, the Wolverine Citizen. He was a co-owner of the paper with his father in 1881. On October 21 of that same year, Rankin married Caroline Pierce, daughter of Silas Pierce.[4]
In 1881, he was appointed to fill the vacancy in the office of Treasurer of the City of Flint under Mayor Charles A. Mason and serving another full term under Mayor George E. Newell.[1] Rankin was elected as the Mayor of City of Flint in 1891 for a single 1-year term.[3] Additional he was Secretary of the Republican County Committee for six years.[4]
He served in a few organization as officers with the Genesee County Agricultural Society as secretary and with the Flint Gentleman's Driving Club as Vice President[4] On December 7, 1925 in Flint, Michigan, Rankin died and was later buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Flint, Michigan.[3]
- "Chapter XIII: Roster of City Officials". History of Genesee County, Michigan, Her People, Industries and Institutions. Michigan Historical Commission. 1916. Archived from the original on 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- "List of Flint City Mayors". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
- "Index to Politicians: Rankin -- Rankin, Francis H., Jr. Entry". Political Graveyards.com. Lawrence (Larry) Kestenbaum. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- http://www.usgennet.org/usa/mi/county/tuscola/book/851-853.htm. 1892 Portrait & Biographical Album of Genesee, Lapeer & Tuscola Counties. Chapman Bros. pp. 851–853. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
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