Person Information

Biography

Melinda Rankin served as a Presbyterian missionary in various cities in Mexico. Rankin moved to the Mexican border in 1852 and did not return to the United States until 1872 after experiencing health difficulties.

Letter References

Letter from Frances Miller Seward to Frederick William Seward, February 14, 1861

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Melinda Rankin served as a Presbyterian missionary in various cities in Mexico. Rankin moved to the Mexican border in 1852 and did not return to the United States until 1872 after experiencing health difficulties.
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