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Robert Rankin 1887–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jul 1887

Birth Location: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Death Date: 26 Feb 1957

Death Location: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Father: John Rankin

Mother: Elizabeth McLelland

Spouse(s): Margaret McGuffie

Children(s): John Rankin, John Rankin, Jane Rankin

The story of Robert Rankin began in 1887 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. In 1891, Robert Rankin resided in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. In 1901, Robert Rankin resided in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Robert Rankin married Margaret Maggie Mcguffie, and had children including Jane Jean Rankin, John Rankin. Robert Rankin passed away in 1957 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Rankin began in 1887 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, Robert Rankin resided in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
  • In 1901, Robert Rankin resided in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
  • Robert Rankin married Margaret Maggie Mcguffie, and had children including Jane Jean Rankin, John Rankin.
  • Robert Rankin passed away in 1957 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Rankin's Ancestors

Self
Robert Rankin
1887–1957
Birth Place: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Parents
John Rankin
1864–1945
Baldoon, Kirkinner, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Elizabeth (Jane) McLelland
1864–1935
Glasserton, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Rankin
1833–1895
Dundonald, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth McCulloch
1827–1890
Kirkmaiden or Kirkmahoe, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Rankin
1793–1872
Margaret Cockburn
1796–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Laurence Cockburne
1753–1837
Margaret Allison
1753–1840

Robert Rankin's Descendants

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Robert Rankin (10 Jul 1887–26 Feb 1957) m. Margaret ("Maggie") McGuffie (2 Aug 1885–12 April 1938)
  1. 1. John Rankin 1917–1982 m. Agnes (Knox) Hogarth 1924–2004
    1. 1. Robert Rankin 1943–2003 m. Jessie (Wright D) Smiley 1941–2003
  2. 2. John Rankin 1916–1916
  3. 3. Jane ("Jean") Rankin 1918–1975 m. Francis Williamson 1904–1983 m. Ronald (William) Brown 1915–
    1. 1. Robert (Rankin) Williamson 1945–2001
    2. 2. Joseph Williamson 1949–1949

Robert Rankin's Timeline

5 Records

1887
10 Jul 1887
Birth of Robert Rankin in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 4
Robert Rankin resided here in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 14
Robert Rankin resided here in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
1957
23 Feb 1957
Age 70
Death of Robert Rankin in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
1957
26 Feb 1957
Age 70
Burial of Robert Rankin in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1887
    Event Place: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Stranraer; ED: 6; Page: 14; Line: 22; Roll: CSSCT1901_444
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Stranraer; ED: 6; Page: 17; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1891_408
    [3] England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Stranraer; ED: 6; Page: 17; Line: 16; Roll: CSSCT1891_408

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Stranraer; ED: 6; Page: 14; Line: 22; Roll: CSSCT1901_444

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1957
    Event Place: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
    Record Source: England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1957
    Event Place: Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland
    Record Source: England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2014, Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries, Scotland

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