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| Daniel H. Rankin was born in Dundee, Canada East, July 12, 1834. Moved to London, Ont., in infancy, remaining there till 1865, when he settled at Marquette, Mich., and engaged in making charcoal, which he has ever since followed. Came to Shelby, Oceana Co., Mich., in 1879, and at present is making 45,000 bushels a month of charcial. Married, September 22, 1857, to Christie Rankin, who was born in Montreal, Canada, October 21, 1838. Six children - Kittie, angus D., Daniel D., Jessie, Burt J., Mary; has lost one by death, Duncan, born September 26, 1865 and died October 12, 1867. |