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Pictou Island Heritage Society
George Rankin & Christena Whiteway
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George Rankin & Christena Whiteway
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George D. Rankin b 1883 -- d 1972 ; Christena G (Whiteway) Rankin b 1886 -- d 1952.
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George D. Rankin
1883–1972
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Christena G. Whiteway Rankin
1886–1952
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