David Rankin Jr 1724–1795
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Jr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of David Rankin Jr began in 1724 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America. David Rankin Jr passed away in 1795 in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, USA.
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1Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from David Jr
This ancestor line traces from craig end, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1380) to Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America (1724) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- David Jr (1724–1795) was born in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, British Colonial America and died in Cynthiana, Harrison, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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