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Sign up freeAdam Rankin 1688–1747
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Birth Date: July 16, 1688
Birth Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Death Date: May 4, 1747
Death Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America
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Adam Rankin was born in 1688 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, the child of William Rankin And Dorothy Black. In 1721, Adam Rankin immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United S. In 1722, Adam Rankin resided in Cecil, Maryland, United States. Adam Rankin married Elizabeth May, and had children including James Rankin. Adam Rankin passed away in 1747 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America.
Why This Is a Public Tree Person
This person was detected across multiple family trees uploaded by different tree owners in the YourRoots network. Using our proprietary algorithm and AI tools, we evaluate matching based on name, birth/death dates and locations, and parents/descendants matching.
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist:
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- Descendant's record available
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Immediate Family
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Biography
Early Life
Adam Rankin was born in 1688 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, the child of William Rankin And Dorothy Black.
In 1721, Adam Rankin immigrated to Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United S.
In 1722, Adam Rankin resided in Cecil, Maryland, United States.
Family
Adam Rankin married Elizabeth May, and had children including James Rankin.
Later Years
Adam Rankin passed away in 1747 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British Colonial America.
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