Ernest
Harvey
Rankin
Born:
01/06/1888
Marquette,
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Died: 09/01/1979
Parents: Ernest Rankin, Caroline Rankin
Spouse: Agnes
Children: Ernest Harvey, Jr., Mary Carol, John Breslin, Eleanor Ann
Died: 09/01/1979
Parents: Ernest Rankin, Caroline Rankin
Spouse: Agnes
Children: Ernest Harvey, Jr., Mary Carol, John Breslin, Eleanor Ann
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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North to Lake Superior: the Journal of Charles W. Penny 1840 - Co-editor |
Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | Marquette, MI : John M. Longyear Research Library | 1970 | |
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Walter Havinghurst's Great Lakes Reader - Provided a chapter "Canalside Superintendent" |
Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | 1968 | ||
| The Indians of Gitchi Gumee | Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | Marquette, MI : Marquette County Historical Society | 1966 | |
| A Brief History of the Marquette Iron Range | Non Fiction, Michigan History | Adult | Marquette, MI : Marquette County Historical Society | 1965 | |
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Other writings: - Numerous articles, book reviews |
Non Fiction | Michigan History and newspapers |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
In the 2nd edition of Michigan Authors he is credited with: "'Do not be afraid of work and keep the mind active.' He has recently completed A Rankin Family History for the benefit of Rankin descendants, a task which spanned thirty years of research and writing. His grandfather, Edward Peter Rankin, brought his name and bride to Pontiac in 1844 and his family of eight was raised and lived in the Detroit area. His father left the family hearthside in 1885 and moved to Marquette."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Inclusion in biographical or critical works:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan Authors, 3rd ed. | 1993 |
| Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. | 1980 |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| School Railway Signaling | 1910-1911 | ||
| Marquette High School | Marquette, MI | 1907 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genealogist, secretary/treasurer and executive secretary | Marquette County Historical Society | Marquette, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent | 1955-1969 |
| Railroad signal engineering | New York Central Railroad | Cleveland | 1909-1954 |
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Founder/editor - Quarterly |
Harlow's Wooded Man |
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