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Alexander Rankin 1633–1703 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1633

Birth Location: Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 12 February 1703

Death Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America

Father: James Rankin

Mother: Marion Steidman

Spouse(s): Maria Reid

Children(s): Douglas Rankin, William Rankin, Son1 Rankin, Lt. Jr, Agnes Rankin

The story of Alexander Rankin began in 1633 in Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1688, Alexander Rankin immigrated to Ulster, Ireland. Alexander Rankin married Maria Agnes Christina Reid, and had children including Agnes Rankin, Douglas Rankin, Lt Alexander Rankin Jr, Son1 Rankin, William Rankin. Alexander Rankin passed away in 1703 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Rankin began in 1633 in Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • In 1688, Alexander Rankin immigrated to Ulster, Ireland.
  • Alexander Rankin married Maria Agnes Christina Reid, and had children including Agnes Rankin, Douglas Rankin, Lt Alexander Rankin Jr, Son1 Rankin, William Rankin.
  • Alexander Rankin passed away in 1703 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Rankin
1595–1667
Birth Location: Midlothia, Kinross-shire, , Scotland,
JR
Marion Steidman
1600–1694
Birth Location: Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
MS

Spouses(s)

Maria Reid
1633–1667
Birth Location: Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
MR

Children(s)

Douglas Rankin
1660–1730
Birth Location: Ayrshire, Scotland
DR
William Rankin
1655–1730
Birth Location: Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
WR
Son1 Rankin
1656–1670
Birth Location: Scotland
SR
Lt. Jr
1659–1689
Birth Location: Lanarkshire, Scotland
LJ
Agnes Rankin
1652–
Birth Location: –
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Alexander Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Rankin
1633–1703
Birth Place: Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
James Rankin
1595–1667
Midlothia, Kinross-shire, , Scotland,
Marion Steidman
1600–1694
Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Grandparents
ANDREW RANKYN
1570–1616
Kinross, Scotland
MARGARET PATOUN
1574–1638
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Rankin's Descendants

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Alexander Rankin (1633–12 February 1703) m. Maria (Agnes Christina) Reid (1633–22 JUL 1667)
  1. 1. Douglas Rankin 1660–1730 m. Eileen Reynolds 1670–1723
    1. 1. David Rankin 1691–1768 m. Mildred (Jennet (Jennett)) McCormick 1690–1770
      1. 1. William (McCormick) Rankin 1720–1793 m. Abigail Tassia 1722–1793
        1. 1. Samuel Rankin 1767–1820 m. Jane McConahey 1775–1869
        2. 2. Abigail Rankin 1766–1804
        3. 3. Thomas Rankin 1760–1832
        4. 4. Capt (Zachariah "Zach") Rankin 1752–1785
        5. 5. Jesse Rankin 1763–1837
        6. 6. David Rankin 1749–1830
        7. 7. Matthew Rankin 1760–1822 m. Charity (Hixon) Rodgers 1764–1847
        8. 8. James Rankin 1756–1790
        9. 9. Lt (John) Rankin 1754–1788
        10. 10. Mary Rankin 1758–1822
        11. 11. William Rankin 1748–1830
        12. 12. James Rankin 1760–1812
      2. 2. David Rankin 1726–1795
      3. 3. Hugh Rankin 1728–1790
      4. 4. Letitia Rankin 1766–
      5. 5. John Rankin 1723–
      6. 6. Barbara Rankin 1730–1783
  2. 2. William Rankin 1655–1730 m. Dorothy Black 1668–1760
    1. 1. John (Thomas) Rankin 1690– m. Margaret (Jane) McElwee 1695–1796
      1. 1. Thomas Rankin 1724–1828 m. Mary (Isabella) Clendenin 1724–1812
        1. 1. Ann Rankin 1760–1798
        2. 2. John Rankin 1754–1824
        3. 3. Richard Rankin 1756–1827
        4. 4. Samuel Rankin 1758–1834
        5. 5. William Rankin 1759–1838
        6. 6. Thomas (B.) Rankin 1762–1821
    2. 2. Adam Rankin 1688–1747 m. Mary Steele 1688–1747 m. Elizabeth May 1689–1721
      1. 1. William Rankin 1723–1792
      2. 2. Esther Rankin 1733–1796 m. John Dunwoody 1747–1824
        1. 1. Esther Dunwoody 1768–1803
      3. 3. Jeremiah Rankin 1733–1760
      4. 4. James Alexander 1721–
      5. 5. William Rankin 1730–1786
      6. 6. Hugh Rankin 1747–1747
    3. 3. Hugh Rankin 1692–1721
    4. 4. Jane Rankin 1694–
    5. 5. Jeremiah Rankin 1695–1760
    6. 6. Hugh Rankin 1692–1760
    7. 7. David Rankin 1691–1768
    8. 8. Robert (Estes) RANKIN 1700–1795
  3. 3. Son1 Rankin 1656–1670
  4. 4. Lt. (Alexander Rankin) Jr 1659–1689
  5. 5. Agnes Rankin 1652–

Alexander Rankin's Timeline

3 Records

1633
1633
Birth of Alexander Rankin in Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland
Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland
1688
1688
Age 55
Alexander Rankin immigrated in Ulster, Ireland
Ulster, Ireland
1703
12 February 1703
Age 70
Death of Alexander Rankin in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1633
    Event Place: Duart, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1688
    Event Place: Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 February 1703
    Event Place: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, British America
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