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Hiram Radley⁽³⁰⁾ was born about 1819 in Indiana.⁽¹⁷³⁾⁽⁵¹⁾ Hiram Radley was among the earliest settlers of Osgood, which was laid
out in 1856. He served with James Bar and Reverend John Callicott as a
trustee for the Methodist Episcopal Church when, 24 April 1858, the site
of the building was deeded to them by George W. Cochran for the sum of
$50. The deed contained a proviso that said the church was to erect a
building within two years.

An interesting account of the structure is given in the Ripley County,
Indiana History. Known today as the Osgood United Methodist Church, the
original building was incorporated into enlargements and facelifts such
that, hardly recognizable, it still serves as a foundation to the
structure.

Researcher: Bryce Stevens BStevens@netstarcomm.net

He was married to Sarah Jane Shook on 15 JAN 1841 in Ripley County, Indiana.⁽⁵¹⁾⁽³⁴⁾

Ronald Rafan⁽⁷⁾
Researcher: Barbara P. Tolbert bt-gaga@juno.com

RAGAN ⁽¹¹⁾.
Researcher: Donna Warner DWarnerLA@aol.com

Fred Rahn⁽²²⁾ was born Private.
Researcher: Justina TAGJEP3@aol.com

He was married to Cuma Ethel Wallace Private.

Jeanne Raillard⁽⁹⁾
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net

She was married to Henry Garnier. Children were: Thomas Garnier.

Ephraim Rainey⁽³⁰⁾ was born in 1821 in Indiana.⁽³¹⁾
Researcher: Bryce Stevens BStevens@netstarcomm.net

He was married to Sarah J Shook on 31 DEC 1840 in Ripley County, Indiana.⁽³¹⁾

Chester Ralph⁽⁷⁾
Researcher: Barbara P. Tolbert bt-gaga@juno.com

Children were: Guy Chester Ralph.

Guy Chester Ralph⁽⁷⁾ was born Living, details withheld.

Researcher: Barbara P. Tolbert bt-gaga@juno.com
Parents: Chester Ralph and Estella Lena Kelley.

? Ramsey⁽²⁵⁾
Researcher: Kevin Pinson apinson@globalco.net

Children were: Nancy Ramsey.

Estella Mary RAMSEY⁽¹⁰⁾ was born on 20 SEP 1882 in Hadley, Saratoga Co, NY.
Researcher: Janis De Lay katlarue@mbay.net

Children were: Herbert Claude PHELPS.

Nancy Ramsey⁽²⁵⁾ was born about 1809 in Kentucky.
Researcher: Kevin Pinson apinson@globalco.net Parents: ? Ramsey.

She was married to Elijah Porter on 3 FEB 1840 in Pike County, Ky. Children were: Elijah Porter, Lorenzo D. Porter, Colbert C. Porter.

H. Newston Randal⁽²⁾ died in 1970.⁽²⁸⁸⁾
Researcher: Karen Farmer farmer7455@hotmail.com

He was married to Margaret Alice Maud Porter in 1898 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA.⁽³⁸⁸⁾ Children were: Porter Randal.

Porter Randal (Private). Parents: H. Newston Randal and Margaret Alice Maud Porter.

Betsy Randall⁽⁷⁾
Researcher: Barbara P. Tolbert bt-gaga@juno.com

Children were: Franklin Kelley.

Helen Elizabeth Randall⁽⁷⁾.
Researcher: Barbara P. Tolbert bt-gaga@juno.com

Children were: James Van Schoonhoven , Jr. Pierce , Thomas Alan Pierce, David Randall Pierce, Eric William Pierce, Saundra Elizabeth Pierce.

Polly Randall⁽⁷⁾.
Researcher: Barbara P. Tolbert bt-gaga@juno.com

Children were: John Washington Smith.

Clara Luella Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born on 14 JUL 1882 in Illinois. She died on 1 JAN 1966 in Clear lake, Iowa.
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Monroe Rankin and MaryEtta (Ettie) Holcomb.

She was married to Edward Samuel Latch. Children were: Lois Latch , Robert Latch, Doris Latch .

Delbert Leroy Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born on 20 MAY 1881 in Illinois. He died in Iowa.
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Monroe Rankin and MaryEtta (Ettie) Holcomb.

Effie Irene Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born on 25 AUG 1878 in Illinois.
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Monroe Rankin and MaryEtta (Ettie) Holcomb.

George W. Rankin⁽⁹⁾
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Rankin and Catherine Custer.

James Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born in 1802 in Harpers Ferry, VA. He died on 18 SEP 1888 in Elizabeth, Ill..
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net

He was married to Catherine Custer. Children were: Mary A. Rankin, John W. Rankin, Sarah E. Rankin, George W. Rankin, Susan E. Rankin, James Monroe Rankin.

James Monroe Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born on 29 APR 1851 in Woodbine Township, Jo Daviess, Co.. Taken from "Portrait and Biographical Album-Jo Daviess Co., Illinois 1889"

James M. Rankin is a fine type of the native-born citizens of Jo Daviess County, who since attaining his manhood has stepped to the front to assist in carrying on the work so well begun by their pioneer sires, and are now among the leading farmers and stock-raisers and dealers of the county. Our subject occupies a position prominent among the men of his called in Woodbine Township, where he is successfully managing his expense agricultural interests on the homestead on section 34, which was his birthplace April 29, 1851.
His father, James Rankin, an early settler of Illinois and a pioneer of this section of the state, was born near Harper's Ferry, VA. He grew to a stalwart manhood, was endowed with a fine physique and great power of endurance and until within two or three years of his death, at an advanced age, enjoyed robust health. In 1832 he left his home in the Old Dominion and took up his residence in Dayton, Ohio. Three or four years later he made his way to this State, and settled on the American bottoms opposite St. Louis. In the great flood of 1844 when the Mississippi was on a boom, he lost all his crops and in 1846, leaving that part of the State, he came to Jo Daviess County and in Elizabeth turned his attention to mining. In the spring of 847 he again resumed farming, and entering 160 acres of land from the Government in Woodbine Township, that tract now forming a part of the homestead of our subject, he located on it, and was a resident here until a short time before his death, which took place in Elizabeth, Sept. 18, 1888, at the venerable age of eighty-six years. In his residence in this township of over forty years he won and retained the good will and regard of all with whom he had dealings, as he was a man of strict probity, of excellent business capacity, far-seeing and shrewd and had a kindly helpful disposition and his neighbors found him a stanch friend. In politics, he was originally a Democrat, but after 1840 joined the Whigs, remaining with them until the birth of the Republican party, when he became identified with, and from that time voted with that party. He was present at Troy, Ohio, when Gen. W. H. Harrison visited that town, and witnessed a scene showing the simple, democratic character of that gentleman. A carpet was spread from the boat-landing at the canal to the speaker's stand for the General to walk upon, and Mr. Rankin heard Harrison tell some one to take the carpet up, as "the ground was good enough for him to walk on." The mother of our subject, a very estimable woman, whose maiden name was Catherine Custer, is a native of Virginia, born March 5, 1812. She was reared near Harrisburg, Pa.; she now makes her home in Elizabeth. To her and her husband were born 10 children, six of whom are living; Mary A., now Mrs. Middagh; John W.;Sarah F, now Mrs. Goldthorp; George W.; Susan E., now Mrs. Overstreet; and James M. The subject of this sketch was reared on the old homestead, where he has always made his home and he received the advantages of a good education in the public schools. he chose the calling to which he was bred, and has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits ever since attaining manhood, and has met with more than ordinary success. He owns 345 acres of as fertile and productive farming land as is to be found throughout the length and breadth of Jo Daviess County, and he has it under admirable cultivation; including a handsome, conveniently arranged dwelling, and a commodious frame barn, and he has all the necessary machinery for facilitating the farm labors.
Feb. 16, 1876, Mr. Rankin was united in marriage to Miss Ettie Holcomb, an intelligent, well educated young lady, who had been his playmate at school. She is a daughter of Newell Holcomb, a well-known resident of this township. Mrs. Rankin received a good education, pursuing an excellent course of study in the Nora High School,and for over two years prior to her marriage was successfully engaged in teaching in this county. The record of the five children that complete the home circle of herself and husband is as follows: Minnie L., born Nov. 15, 1876; Effie I., born Aug. 25, 1878; William M., born Nov. 22, 1879, Clara E., born July 14, 1882; and Delbert L. , born May 20, 1887.
Mr. Rankin has manifested more than ordinary push and interprise in the prosecution of his calling, and although not yet forty years of age, is numbered among the substantial and well-to-do citizens of his native township. He possesses those frank social qualities and the stability of character that attaches to him warm and steadfast friends, to whom he often extends the hospitalities of his attractive home, over which his amiable wife presides so charmingly. He died on 21 MAY 1927 in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Rankin and Catherine Custer.

He was married to MaryEtta (Ettie) Holcomb on 16 FEB 1876 in Woodbine Township, Jo Davis Co., Ill. Children were: Minnie Leona Rankin, Effie Irene Rankin, William Monroe Rankin, Clara Luella Rankin, Delbert Leroy Rankin.

John W. Rankin⁽⁹⁾
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Rankin and Catherine Custer.

Mary A. Rankin⁽⁹⁾
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Rankin and Catherine Custer.

Minnie Leona Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born on 15 NOV 1876 in Illinois. She died on 14 JAN 1966 in Hampton , Iowa Nursing Home.
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Monroe Rankin and MaryEtta (Ettie) Holcomb.

She was married to David Wallace Porter on 1 MAR 1899 in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Children were: Marie Porter, Mamie Marietta Porter, Glen Porter, Iva Porter, Kittie Ann Porter, Hazel Mae Porter, Matthew L. Porter, Dale Porter, Clara Porter, Noble Rankin Porter, Russell Porter.

Sarah E. Rankin⁽⁹⁾
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Rankin and Catherine Custer.

Susan E. Rankin⁽⁹⁾
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Rankin and Catherine Custer.

William Monroe Rankin⁽⁹⁾ was born on 22 NOV 1879 in Illinois. He died on 7 DEC 1926 in Iowa Falls, Iowa.
Researcher: Carole Halfpop rogerh@frontiernet.net
Parents: James Monroe Rankin and MaryEtta (Ettie) Holcomb.

He was married to Latch Mary.

Aaron Krouse RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 7 JUN 1894 in Park City, Summit, UT. He died on 1 JUL 1964 in Ashton, Freemont, ID. He was buried in Springville, Utah, UT. He has Ancestral File number 1ZWX-V5. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen .

Andrea RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 28 MAR 1845 in Viby, Aarhus, Denmark. She died on 5 APR 1938. She has Ancestral File number 322Q-8T. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Andrew K RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 14 JUN 1892 in Park City, Summit, UT. He died about 1895. He has Ancestral File number 1ZWZ-71. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen .

Bodil Marie Rasmussen⁽⁵⁾ was born on 23 FEB 1883 in Strutrup, Aarhus, Denmark. She died on 12 APR 1953 in Concord, Contra Costa, CA. She was buried on 16 APR 1953 in Memory Gardens, Concord, Contra Costa, CA. She has Ancestral File number 1ZWZ-3B. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen.

She was married to William Riley Roach on 3 SEP 1902 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT. Children were: Stella Roach , Grace Roach, Thelma Irene Roach.

Bodil Marie Rasmussen⁽⁵⁾ was born on 30 AUG 1832 in Hasselballe, Hjortshoj, Rndrs, Denmark. She died on 1 NOV 1882 in Brabarand, Aarhus, Denmark. She was buried on 7 NOV 1882 in Brabarand, Aarhus, Denmark. She has Ancestral File number 322P-6C. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Sorensen and Maren Jensen.

She was married to Philip Christensen on 23 AUG 1853 in Hjortshoj, Rndrs, Denmark. Children were: Rasmus Sorensen PHILIPSEN, Kristina Maria Phillipsen , Christen Nielsen Philipsen CHRISTENSEN TWIN, Marie CHRISTENSEN TWIN, Jens CHRISTENSEN, Soren CHRISTENSEN, Ane Sofie CHRISTENSEN, Son CHRISTENSEN STILLBORN, Morten CHRISTENSEN TRIPLET , Daughter CHRISTENSEN STILLBORN, Maren Kirstine CHRISTENSEN, Ane Marie CHRISTENSEN .

Caroline RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born about 1840 in Viby, Aarhus, Denmark. She died about 1842. She has Ancestral File number 322Q-7N. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Caroline RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 24 MAY 1842 in Viby, Aarhus, Denmark. She was buried in OCT 1901 in Provo, Utah, UT. She died on 18 OCT 1901 in Provo, Utah, UT. She has Ancestral File number 18WW-FB. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Christian RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born in 1850 in Grundfor, Aarhus, Denmark. He died on 23 NOV 1869. He has Ancestral File number 322Q-B6. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Christian Richard Kruse RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 27 MAR 1881 in Brabsand, Aarhus, Denmark. He died on 4 AUG 1935. He has Ancestral File number 322P-7J. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen.

Erastus Lehrman K RASMUSSEN (Private). Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen .

James Royberg Kruse RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 29 OCT 1887 in Strutrup, Aarhus, Denmark. He died in APR 1978. He has Ancestral File number 322P-9V. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen.

Jens Peter RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born about 1854 in Vrinders, Rndrs, Denmark. He died CHILD. He has Ancestral File number 322Q-CC. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen⁽⁵⁾ was born on 12 OCT 1858 in Soften, Aarhus, Denmark. He was buried on 24 SEP 1922 in Salt Lake City, Utah, UT. He died on 19 DEC 1922 in Park City, Summit, UT. He has Ancestral File number 1ZWX-XH. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

He was married to Kristina Maria Phillipsen. Children were: Christian Richard Kruse RASMUSSEN, Bodil Marie Rasmussen, Erastus Lehrman K RASMUSSEN, James Royberg Kruse RASMUSSEN , Orson K RASMUSSEN, Andrew K RASMUSSEN, Aaron Krouse RASMUSSEN, Osmond K RASMUSSEN (TWIN), Osmer K. RASMUSSEN (TWIN) .

Orson K RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 13 DEC 1889 in Park City, Summit, UT. He died on 30 MAR 1949. He has Ancestral File number 1ZWZ-6T. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen .

Osmer K. RASMUSSEN (TWIN)⁽⁵⁾ was born on 12 DEC 1898 in Gogorza Nr Park City, Summit, UT. He died on 21 NOV 1929 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT. He has Ancestral File number 9VQ3-4G. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen .

Osmond K RASMUSSEN (TWIN)⁽⁵⁾ was born on 12 DEC 1898 in Gogorza Nr Park City, Summit, UT. He died on 22 JUL 1972 in Wasatch Co, UT. He was buried on 28 JUL 1972 in Salt Lake City Cemetary, SLC, Salt Lake, UT. He has Ancestral File number 1ZWZ-86. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen and Kristina Maria Phillipsen.

Pedderikke RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 28 MAR 1855 in Vrinders, Rndrs, Denmark. She died on 5 JUL 1873. She has Ancestral File number 322Q-DJ. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Rasmine RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 23 NOV 1847 in Viby, Aarhus, Denmark. She died on 2 SEP 1878. She has Ancestral File number 322Q-91. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen⁽⁵⁾ was born on 30 APR 1813 in Ingersler, Aarhus, Denmark. He died on 20 MAR 1886 in Startrup, Aarhus, Denmark. He has Ancestral File number 322P-3T. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Erichsen and Maren Michelsen.

He was married to Jensine Royberg . Children were: Soren RASMUSSEN, Caroline RASMUSSEN, Caroline RASMUSSEN, Andrea RASMUSSEN, Rasmine RASMUSSEN, Christian RASMUSSEN, Jens Peter RASMUSSEN, Pedderikke RASMUSSEN, Jens Peter Krouse Rasmussen .

Soren RASMUSSEN⁽⁵⁾ was born on 1 DEC 1838 in Viby, Aarhus, Denmark. He has Ancestral File number 322Q-6H. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Kruse Rasmussen and Jensine Royberg.

Soren Rassmussen⁽⁵⁾ was born in 1749. He died on 3 OCT 1802. He has Ancestral File number QMV6-33. Researcher: Aaron Porter aaporter@juno.com Parents: Rasmus Sorensen and Unknown UNKNOWN SORENSON.

Children were: Rasmus Sorensen.

Margaret RASTALL⁽¹¹⁾.
Researcher: Donna Warner DWarnerLA@aol.com

She was married to William PENN about 1570 in England. Children were: George PENN, Giles PENN, William PENN, Marie PENN, Sara PENN, Susanna PENN.

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