Francis H. Rankin Sr.
Francis Hamilton Rankin Sr. (October 19, 1818 – August 11, 1900 in Flint, Michigan) was a Michigan, United States politician and publisher. He was a member of and Grand Master of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and in 1873 was the Sovereign Lodge's Grand Representative. He received the Knight Templar degree in the Masons.
Francis Hamilton Rankin Sr. | |
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| Michigan State Senator | |
| In office 1877–1879 | |
| Michigan State Representative | |
| In office 1860–1865 | |
| 14th Recorder (law) | |
| In office 1872–1873 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. McAlester |
| Succeeded by | Solomon V. Hakes |
| Constituency | City of Flint, Michigan |
| 16th Recorder (law) | |
| In office 1874–1876 | |
| Preceded by | Solomon V. Hakes |
| Succeeded by | abolished (City Clerk) |
| Constituency | City of Flint, Michigan |
| 1st City clerk | |
| In office 1876–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Created |
| Succeeded by | J. B. F. Curtis |
| Constituency | City of Flint, Michigan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1818 County Down, Ireland |
| Died | August 11, 1900 (aged 81) Flint, Michigan |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse | Arabella |
| Relations | Joseph Rankin, Father Richard S. Hearn, father-in-law |
| Children | Francis H. Rankin Jr. |
| Occupation | Printer, editor, publisher |
| Profession | Publishing |
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