Lang, H. O., ed. "The History of the Willamette Valley, Being A Description of the Valley and its Resources, with an account of its Discovery and Settlement by White Men, and its Subsequent History; Together with Personal Reminiscences of its Early Pioneers." Portland, OR, Geo. H. Himes, Book and Job Printer, 1885. p. 656. RANKIN EDGAR Born in Boone County, Indiana, December 18, 1844; came with his parents to Oregon in 1846. Resides now at Camp Polk, Crook County, Eastern Oregon. Is a prominent stock-raiser. Married Elizabeth A. Tracy, and has three children -- Effie, Elizabeth E., and Wayne. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in July 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.