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Frederick Harrison Rankin

Ennis, Ellis County

Marker Text

Born in Kentucky, February 15, 1795. Came to Texas in 1822 with Austin's first colony, died July 2, 1874. His wife Elizabeth Smith Rankin, born January 30, 1802, died June 1, 1882

Marker Details

Address
Location Description Myrtle Cemetery, W. Knox St., Ennis
Marker # 7141
Dedicated 1936
Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Grave Marker (gray granite)
Code pioneers; military topics
Latitude, Longitude 32.323661, -96.642508

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