Francis H. Rankin Sr.
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, US |
| 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 |
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.