Walter James RANKIN
Born C.1871 [55]
Son of Matthew B. RANKIN [55]
Married Mary Ann MANNING on 25 February 1914 in Sandergrove, South Australia [55]
Travelled to Western Australia in 1928 and purchased Hill View Farm at Waddy Forest in partnership with three other men [P84]
His partners were his brother-in-law George A. MANNING, James W. LANNAM and James' cousin Leslie W. HANN [P84]
Their farm was 3,995 acres in size and consisted of Lots M1534, M1607, M1719 and M1555 of Victoria Location 2023 [3]
They had purchased their land at Waddy Forest from Herbert H. KERR trading as "Lannam & Co" [P84]
After purchasing the land he returned to South Australia and died before shifting to the property in Waddy Forest [P84]
His wife inherited his share in the farm and later shifted over with their daughter May to live on the property [P84]
Died 8 November 1929 in Strathalbyn, South Australia [55]
From South Australia's The Southern Argus newspaper, Thursday 14 November 1929:
Locals
"The death took place last Friday of Mr Walter J. Rankin, eldest son of the late Mr and Mrs M. B. Rankin, Dry Plains, Strathalbyn, one of the earliest settler families of the district. Mr Walter Rankin had been in delicate health for some time past, and a severe attack of pneumonia recently weakened him so very much that he gradually succumbed to the resultant heart weakness and passed away as mentioned, at the age of 60 years. The funeral took place at the Strathalbyn cemetery, a big following of relatives and friends attending the last rites. Mr Rankin was very highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his death will be deeply regretted in a large circle."
| Reference: Carnamah Historical Society & Museum and North Midlands Project, 'Walter James Rankin' in Biographical Dictionary of Coorow, Carnamah and Three Springs, retrieved 21 December 2024 from www.carnamah.com.au/bio/walter-james-rankin [reference list] |
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