YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorothy Black 1668–1747 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1668

Birth Location: Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 4 MAY 1747

Death Location: Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland

Father: Richard Black

Mother: Dorothy Healey

Spouse(s): William Rankin

Children(s): Adam Rankin

In 1668, Dorothy Black entered the world in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, born to Richard Black And Dorothy Healey. In 1694, Dorothy Black resided in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland. Dorothy Black married William Rankin, and had children including Adam Rankin. Dorothy Black passed away in 1747 in Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland.

Find more search results for Dorothy Black
DB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1668, Dorothy Black entered the world in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, born to Richard Black And Dorothy Healey.
  • In 1694, Dorothy Black resided in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland.
  • Dorothy Black married William Rankin, and had children including Adam Rankin.
  • Dorothy Black passed away in 1747 in Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dorothy Black's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Black
1668–1747
Birth Place: Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Parents
Richard Black
1648–1695
Dalby Parva, Leicestershire, England
Dorothy Healey
1645–1694
England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dorothy Black's Descendants

1.
DB
Dorothy Black (1668–4 MAY 1747) m. William Rankin (1659–1730)
  1. 1. Adam Rankin 1688–1747 m. Elizabeth May 1689–1721
    1. 1. James Rankin 1711–1792 m. Jane ("Jean") Campbell 1715–1799
      1. 1. James (Rankin) Jr. 1734– m. Mary McGinley 1760–
        1. 1. John (McGinley) Rankin 1781–1835 m. Agnes Burns 1791–

Dorothy Black's Timeline

3 Records

1668
1668
Birth of Dorothy Black in Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
1694
1694
Age 26
Dorothy Black resided here in Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland
Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland
1747
4 MAY 1747
Age 79
Death of Dorothy Black in Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland
Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Title
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 04 January 2019, 02:08), entry for Dorothy Black(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 94B9-W86

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1668
    Event Place: Londonderry, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 04 January 2019, 02:08), entry for Dorothy Black(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 94B9-W86
    [2] Public Member Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1694
    Event Place: Letterkenny, Donegal, Ireland
    Record Source: FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 04 January 2019, 02:08), entry for Dorothy Black(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 94B9-W86

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 MAY 1747
    Event Place: Londonderry, Ulster, Northern Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees
    [2] FamilySearch Family Tree, "Family Tree," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : modified 04 January 2019, 02:08), entry for Dorothy Black(PID ; contributed by various users. PersonID 94B9-W86

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE