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 Co, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 04 May 1747

Death Location: Londonderry, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland

Father: GEORGE BLACK

Mother: Dorothy Hely

Spouse(s): Richard Merritt, William Rankin

Children(s): Hugh Rankin, John Rankin, Adam Rankin, Robert Sr, Robert Rankin, Jeremiah RANKIN, Hugh Rankins, Jane Rankin, David Sr, Elizabeth Rankin, Capt. Rankin

The story of DOROTHY BLACK began in 1668 in Londonderry, Londonderry Co, Ulster, Ireland. DOROTHY BLACK married Richard Merritt, William Lawlin Rankin, and had children including Adam Rankin, Capt George Black Rankin, David Rankin Sr, Elizabeth Rankin, Hugh Rankin, Hugh Rankins, Jane Rankin, Jeremiah Rankin, John Thomas Rankin, Robert Estes Rankin Sr, Robert William Rankin. DOROTHY BLACK passed away in 1747 in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ulster, 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:
B
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

  • The story of DOROTHY BLACK began in 1668 in Londonderry, Londonderry Co, Ulster, Ireland.
  • DOROTHY BLACK married Richard Merritt, William Lawlin Rankin, and had children including Adam Rankin, Capt George Black Rankin, David Rankin Sr, Elizabeth Rankin, Hugh Rankin, Hugh Rankins, Jane Rankin, Jeremiah Rankin, John Thomas Rankin, Robert Estes Rankin Sr, Robert William Rankin.
  • DOROTHY BLACK passed away in 1747 in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

DOROTHY BLACK's Ancestors

Self
DOROTHY BLACK
1668–1747
Birth Place: Londonderry, Londonderry Co, Ulster, Ireland
Parents
GEORGE RICHARD BLACK
1645–1697
Dalby Parva, Leicestershire, England
Dorothy Hely
1645–1691
Dalby Parva, Leicestershire, England
Grandparents
William Black
1620–1692
Ireland
Ann Bowdiedge
1625–1670
Ireland
Hugh (Hely) Healey
1625–1685
London (Middlesex) England
Agnes (Cayley) (Caylie)
1630–1670
Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Blake
1586–1662
John Healey
1600–
Catharine Asley
1600–1650
Sir Cailly
1600–1649
Alice Braiose
1605–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Margaret Duniness
1550–1621
Cressent Healy
1570–1625
Bridget Shorte-Tymcoke
1569–1645
William I
1580–1671
Judith Bowdler
1579–
William Bower
1580–

DOROTHY BLACK's Descendants

1.
DB
DOROTHY BLACK (1668–04 May 1747) m. Richard Merritt (Abt. 1665–) m. William (Lawlin) Rankin (1658–1720)
  1. 1. Hugh Rankin 1676–1755 m. Agnes Dunlap 1673–1722
    1. 1. Anne Rankin 1713–1743 m. Captain (John) Gregg 1702–1789
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Susanna) Gregg 1733–1821 m. John (Michael) Kocher 1729–1789
        1. 1. Catherine Coker 1755–1850 m. Pryor Sexton 1754–1834
        2. 2. Susanna Coker 1757–
        3. 3. Sally Coker 1759–1773
        4. 4. BARBARA (KOCHER) Younkins 1775–1830
        5. 5. John Kocher 1767–1831
        6. 6. Hannah (Christina) Kocher 1786–1861
        7. 7. Anna (Maria) Kocher 1780–1826
        8. 8. Anna (Catharina) Kocher 1765–
        9. 9. John (Philip) Kocher 1769–1852
        10. 10. Susanna Coker 1751–
        11. 11. Elizabeth Coker 1784–
      2. 2. George Gregg 1735–1776
      3. 3. Hugh ((twin)) Gregg 1725–1794
      4. 4. James ((twin)) Gregg 1725–1819
      5. 5. Lieut. (John) Gregg 1728–1798
      6. 6. William (Gregg) Col 1730–1815
      7. 7. Samuel (- Major -) Gregg 1739–1808
      8. 8. Joseph (Gregg) Maj 1741–1804
      9. 9. Benjamin Gregg 1743–1815
      10. 10. Elizabeth Gregg 1732–1801
      11. 11. Jennet (Martha) Gregg 1736–1820
  2. 2. John (Thomas) Rankin 1689–1748
  3. 3. Adam Rankin 1688–1747
  4. 4. Robert (Estes RANKIN) Sr 1708–1773
  5. 5. Robert (William) Rankin 1727–1818
  6. 6. Jeremiah RANKIN 1695–1760
  7. 7. Hugh Rankins 1692–1747
  8. 8. Jane Rankin 1693–
  9. 9. David (Rankin) Sr 1691–1768
  10. 10. Elizabeth Rankin 1696–1908
  11. 11. Capt. (George Black) Rankin 1701–1760

DOROTHY BLACK's Timeline

2 Records

1668
1668
Birth of DOROTHY BLACK in Londonderry, Londonderry Co, Ulster, Ireland
Londonderry, Londonderry Co, Ulster, Ireland
1747
04 May 1747
Age 79
Death of DOROTHY BLACK in Londonderry, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland
Londonderry, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1668
    Event Place: Londonderry, Londonderry Co, Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Ayr, Lanark, & Stirling: - The commissariot record of Glasgow Register of testamenis, 1547-1800

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Schiells, Ayr, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 May 1747
    Event Place: Londonderry, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland

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