Rankin, Henry B. b. April 7, 1837 d. August 14, 1927 Author of "Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln" and "Intimate Sketches of Abraham" among other works. Henry was a student in the law office of Lincoln & Herndon in Springfield, Illinois, from December, 1856 to February, 1861. He abandoned law at the outset of the Civil War and engaged in farming, banking and investing. (Bio by: John Winterbauer) Indian Point Cemetery, Athens, Menard County, Illinois, USA
b. April 7, 1837 d. August 14, 1927