Preece Family Tree

FUNERAL OF MR GEORGE HERDMAN RANKIN. - The funeral of the late Mr. George Herdman Rankin took place yesterday at Greenbank Cemetery, Bristol. Many floral tributes were sent. The service was conducted by the Rev. F. G. Benskin, of Broadmead Baptist Church. Amongst the mourners present were: Mr and Mrs George William Rankin, Mr and Mrs F. G. Taylor, Misses Eva, Mabel, and Blanche Rankin, Mr and Mrs Gower M. Rankin, Mr and Mrs J. H. Smith, Mr and Mrs Douglas Rankin, Mr and Mrs Howard Rankin, Mr and Mrs Stanley Rankin, Mrs Bruce Rankin, Mr and Mrs Latimer Thomas, and Mr and Mrs J. Mumford Bailey. Born at Perth, Mr Rankin came some 50 years ago to Bristol to take up an appointment at the 'Western Daily Press' Office. Subsequently he opened in business for himself. He held office for many years with the Bristol Caledonian Society and other public organisations, and thus was known and respected by a wide circle.