The Reed and Berbach Families of New York State - Person Sheet
The Reed and Berbach Families of New York State - Person Sheet
Memodied 12:00 am
Burial24 Aug 1890, Hagaman Mills Cemetery, Hagaman, Montgomery Cnty, New York 12086, USA181,184,43,182
MemoThe funeral was held at 3(?):00 pm at the Reformed Dutch Church, Hagaman Mills, New York with Rev. Dr. Hanson officiating.
FatherJohn RANKIE
MotherMary RANKIE
Spouses
Family ID1371
Family Media 
ChildrenJohn Frederick (1847-1918)
Minnie (Maggie) Margaret (1850-1936)
Family ID21
ChildrenWilliam (ca1861-1879)
Louisa (ca1863-1880)
Anna or Emma Friederike (ca1865-1883)
Charles E. (1866-1899)
Meatie (1870-1871)
Notes for Dr. Lewis J. RANKIE
Prior to 1860:
Lewis was a “native of Germany and served in the Prussian army.”181,184
1860:
Lewis imigrated to the United States in1860 from Berlin, Germany according to daughter, Maggie Eikenburg, 1920 Census.94,184,122,182
According to the 1860 Census, Louis Ranke, age 38, lived in the West Galway Post Office district, Perth, NY. According to the census he was born in Germany and his occupation at that time was as a laborer. His household included Mary Ranke, age 23, who was born in Germany and Minnie Ranke, age 10, who was also born in Germany.101 Frederick Ranke, age 12, (Lewis’ son) resided with the Isaac Hartley family, West Galway Post Office, Perth, NY.93
The 1860 census also lists Charles Ranke, age 43, who is also a laborer, possibly on the same farm since Charles and Louis are listed closely together in the census. Are they brothers?101
1870:
The 1870 census186 lists Louis Rainka, 49, as residing in the West Galway Post Office district, Perth, NY. He was born Prussia and his occupation is now listed as a doctor. Also listed in his household are:
Rekie Rainka, 32, (born in Prussia and keeps house)
William,9, (born in NY)
Louesia, 7, (born in NY)
Annie, 5, (born in NY)
Charlie, 4, (born in NY)
1880:
On 5 June 1880, Lewis is listed as a member of the Calvary Reformed Church, Hagaman, New York.108
1888-1889:
During 1888 and 1889, Louis Reinke or Louis Rankey lived on “Church in Mills, NY” and was a physician.187,125
On 17 Feb 1889, the following was recorded in the records of the Calvary Reformed Church, Hagaman, Montgomery Cnty, New York::
“At an informal meeting of the Elders (J. ?. Stairs, Wm Palmateer, Isaac C. Sowle) the pastor stated that Doctor Rinke, a member of this church [Calvary Reformed Church of Hagaman, NY] applied to him, on the occasion of his last visit to the sick man last Friday, for the administration of the communion of the Lord’s Supper, before his anticipated departure, at a convenient time, in the near future, while he still had the full use of his mind. The Pastor also stated that on the day before (Saturday), he had called on Elder John Lutton, himself slowly recovering from a serious illness, and that after stating Dr Rinke’s case and request, Elder Lutton had expressed his approval of the sacrament being administered to Dr. Rinke. After some discussion, it was resolved that Dr. Rinke’s request be granted and that, D.V., the communion be administered to him, on Sabbath, Feb. 24, inst. at 3 P.M., the Elders, and also Mrs Rinke to participate in the communion service and the elements; and the pastor announced his intention to inform Dr Rinke tomorrow of the above action. -?. G. Hansen Pastor.”128
1890:
Lewis was a resident of Hagaman Mills, Montgomery Cnty, New York at the time of his death on 22 Aug 1890. He had been a resident of Hagaman’s Mills for about 12 years. 181, but lived in the area for about 18 years.184 He was 68 years old at death181 and was known as “a kind and obliging neighbor.”184 The primary cause of death was ? and dysentery. The secondary cause of death was a partial paralysis of the left side.182
1994:
"Dr. Rankie" is on a stained glass window in the Calvary Reformed Church in Hagaman, NY7
Lewis was a “native of Germany and served in the Prussian army.”181,184
1860:
Lewis imigrated to the United States in1860 from Berlin, Germany according to daughter, Maggie Eikenburg, 1920 Census.94,184,122,182
According to the 1860 Census, Louis Ranke, age 38, lived in the West Galway Post Office district, Perth, NY. According to the census he was born in Germany and his occupation at that time was as a laborer. His household included Mary Ranke, age 23, who was born in Germany and Minnie Ranke, age 10, who was also born in Germany.101 Frederick Ranke, age 12, (Lewis’ son) resided with the Isaac Hartley family, West Galway Post Office, Perth, NY.93
The 1860 census also lists Charles Ranke, age 43, who is also a laborer, possibly on the same farm since Charles and Louis are listed closely together in the census. Are they brothers?101
1870:
The 1870 census186 lists Louis Rainka, 49, as residing in the West Galway Post Office district, Perth, NY. He was born Prussia and his occupation is now listed as a doctor. Also listed in his household are:
Rekie Rainka, 32, (born in Prussia and keeps house)
William,9, (born in NY)
Louesia, 7, (born in NY)
Annie, 5, (born in NY)
Charlie, 4, (born in NY)
1880:
On 5 June 1880, Lewis is listed as a member of the Calvary Reformed Church, Hagaman, New York.108
1888-1889:
During 1888 and 1889, Louis Reinke or Louis Rankey lived on “Church in Mills, NY” and was a physician.187,125
On 17 Feb 1889, the following was recorded in the records of the Calvary Reformed Church, Hagaman, Montgomery Cnty, New York::
“At an informal meeting of the Elders (J. ?. Stairs, Wm Palmateer, Isaac C. Sowle) the pastor stated that Doctor Rinke, a member of this church [Calvary Reformed Church of Hagaman, NY] applied to him, on the occasion of his last visit to the sick man last Friday, for the administration of the communion of the Lord’s Supper, before his anticipated departure, at a convenient time, in the near future, while he still had the full use of his mind. The Pastor also stated that on the day before (Saturday), he had called on Elder John Lutton, himself slowly recovering from a serious illness, and that after stating Dr Rinke’s case and request, Elder Lutton had expressed his approval of the sacrament being administered to Dr. Rinke. After some discussion, it was resolved that Dr. Rinke’s request be granted and that, D.V., the communion be administered to him, on Sabbath, Feb. 24, inst. at 3 P.M., the Elders, and also Mrs Rinke to participate in the communion service and the elements; and the pastor announced his intention to inform Dr Rinke tomorrow of the above action. -?. G. Hansen Pastor.”128
1890:
Lewis was a resident of Hagaman Mills, Montgomery Cnty, New York at the time of his death on 22 Aug 1890. He had been a resident of Hagaman’s Mills for about 12 years. 181, but lived in the area for about 18 years.184 He was 68 years old at death181 and was known as “a kind and obliging neighbor.”184 The primary cause of death was ? and dysentery. The secondary cause of death was a partial paralysis of the left side.182
1994:
"Dr. Rankie" is on a stained glass window in the Calvary Reformed Church in Hagaman, NY7