Background
Rankin, Rufus Grady was born on February 25, 1891 in Belmont, North Carolina, United States. Son of Rufus Pink and Zoe (Hand) Rankin.
Rankin, Rufus Grady was born on February 25, 1891 in Belmont, North Carolina, United States. Son of Rufus Pink and Zoe (Hand) Rankin.
Student, University North Carolina, 1907-1909; Doctor of Laws, Belmont Abbey College, 1948.
Various positions in textile industry, 1917-1936; president, Superior Yarn Mills, from 1941. Board directors Duke Power Company, Wachovia Bank & Trust.
Member of the board commissioner Gaston County. Member North Carolina Senate, 1931-1953. Chairman of the Board advisers Belmont Abbey College.
Trustee Duke Endowment. Chairman standardsMeth. church
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Married Ruth Boyce, January 22, 1913. Children: Anna Boyce (Mistress Joe W. Lineberger), Rufus Grady, David H., George Mason.