City: Greeneville
RANKIN, Thomas Samuel, educator; born near Greeneville, Tenn., July 15, 1858; Scotch-Irish descent; son of Robert and Margaret (McGaughey) RANKIN; father’s occupation farmer, tanner; paternal grandparents Thomas and Elvira (Blackburn) RANKIN; maternal grandparents John and Hannah (Robinson) MCGAUGHEY; educated in the public schools and at Greeneville and Tusculum College; degrees conferred B. S., 1885, A. B., 1887, A. M., 1888; in early life engaged in farming; married Mary COILE May 5, 1888; now holds chair of Latin in Washington & Tusculum College, Greeneville, Tenn., which he has held since 1885; Elder in Presbyterian Church, Greeneville Tenn.
