Clara Rankin Coblentz

Clara Rankin Coblentz (August 19, 1863 – March 6, 1933) was an American temperance reformer and clubwoman. Coblentz held leadership positions in a number of organizations including president of the Non-Partisan National Women's Christian Temperance Union, the Presbyterian Foreign Missionary Society (Clarion), and the Home and Foreign Missionary Society (Clarion).

Early life and education Clara Amelia Rankin was born at Madison Furnace, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, August 19, 1863. Her parents were Calvin Alexander and Emma (Burnside) Rankin.

She was educated in Clarion High School, Circle; trustee, class of 1907, Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle; recording secretary, State Federation of Pennsylvania Women; and recording secretary, Woman's Club of Chautauqua, New York. While in the role of chair of the Juvenile Court Committee of the State Federation of Women's Club, 1909–11, she prepared a leaflet on juvenile laws of Pennsylvania for the use of clubwomen which was favorably received.