Alexander Rankin (RIN: 8409), son of Robert Rankin and Margaret Smith , was born October 22,1827 in Kirkintilloch,Dunbarton,Scotland. He married Margaret Comrie July 27, 1852 in Kilsyth,Stirling,Scotland. He died May 18, 1907 in Kilsyth,Stirling,Scotland. Margaret Comrie (RIN: 8410), daughter of Peter Comrie and Janet Brown , was born 1829/1830 in Kilsyth,Stirling,Scotland. She died May 31, 1892 in Kilsyth,Stirling,Scotland.


Children of Alexander Rankin and Margaret Comrie are:

1. Robert Rankin (RIN: 8411), b. June 13, 1853
2. Peter Comrie Rankin (RIN: 8412), b. May 10, 1857 See Peter Comrie Rankin & Isabella Kay
3. Margaret McInnis Rankin (RIN: 8413), b. April 13, 1855
4. Alexander Rankin (RIN: 8414), b. July 29, 1859
5. Christina Smith Rankin (RIN: 8415), b. December 01, 1860
6. Alexandra Rankin (RIN: 8416), b. February 23, 1863
7. Christina Smith Rankin (RIN: 8417), b. April 21, 1865
8. William Rankin (RIN: 8418), b. June 03, 1867
9. Daniel Comrie Rankin (RIN: 8419), b. August 21, 1869
10. Jane Rankin (RIN: 8420), b. June 05, 1872
11. Walter Alexander Rankin (RIN: 8425), b. March 18, 1877

Other Marriages for Alexander Rankin:


Notes for Alexander Rankin:

Sources for Alexander Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114987
  2. Correspondence - Andrea Rankin Abbassi, 26323908 SI D M 18 May 1907 7.45pm Rankin Alexander iron monger 79yrs 6 Backbrae, Kilsyth 1st wife Margaret Campbell 2nd Margaret Comrie (parents Robert Rankin dec/Margaret Smith dec)
  3. Census Index: 1851, Kilsyth, ED7 P25Rankin Alexander 23 Kirkintilloch DNB 07-025 07-05
  4. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for Margaret Comrie:

Sources for Margaret Comrie:

  1. Correspondence - Andrea Rankin Abbassi, 19461851 SI D F 31 May 1892 11am Rankin Margaret 62yr Backbrae Kilsyth marr. to Alexander Rankin, iron monger. Cause cardiac dilation 4mth. Inform’t Alexander Rankin husband.
  2. Census: 1841 Kilsyth, ED2 P72 0 7 30 KingstonComrie Peter m 45 Shoe Maker? x IRLComrie Janet f 45 - IRLComrie Peter m 15 - STIComrie Margaret f 10 - STIComrie Daniel m 8 - STI
  3. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for Robert Rankin:

Sources for Robert Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, 7233423 Sheet 57

Notes for Margaret McInnis Rankin:

Sources for Margaret McInnis Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114831
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED2 P35 Dwelling: Andersons Buildings Census Place: Denny, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203537 GRO Ref Volume 476 EnumDist 2 Page 35 Marr Age Sex BirthplacePeter RANKIN U 23 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: Ironmonger & StationerMaggie RANKIN U 25 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Sister Occ: Housekeeper

Notes for Alexander Rankin:

Sources for Alexander Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114831

Notes for Christina Smith Rankin:

Sources for Christina Smith Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114831
  2. Correspondence - Andrea Rankin Abbassi, 11840315 SI D F 29 Aug 1864 6am Rankin Christina Smith, 3½yrs, Old Town, Kilsyth. Parents Alexander Rankin, grocer/Margaret Comrie. Cause convulsions 1 day. Informant: father, present.

Notes for Alexandra Rankin:

Sources for Alexandra Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114831
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for Christina Smith Rankin:

Sources for Christina Smith Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114831
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for William Rankin:

Sources for William Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114831
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for Daniel Comrie Rankin:

Sources for Daniel Comrie Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114833
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for Jane Rankin:

Sources for Jane Rankin:

  1. International Geneological Index (IGI): Web, C114833
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

Notes for Walter Alexander Rankin:

Sources for Walter Alexander Rankin:

  1. Correspondence - Andrea Rankin Abbassi, 15215650 SI B M 18 March 1877 1am Rankin Walter Alexander, Bridge End, Kilsyth, parents Alexander Rankin, newsagent master/Margaret Comrie, marr. 27 July 1852, Kilsyth. Informant: father, present.
  2. Census Index: 1881 British Census, Scotland Region, ED9 P4 Dwelling: Backbrae Census Place: Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Source: FHL Film 0203542 GRO Ref Volume 483 EnumDist 9 Page 4 Marr Age Sex BirthplaceAlexander RANKIN M 53 M Kirkintilloch, Dunbarton, Scotland Rel: Head Occ: News Agent & StationerMargaret RANKIN M 51 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Wife Occ: News Agent & Stationer WifeAlexandra RANKIN U 18 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: SaleswomanChristiana RANKIN 15 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWilliam RANKIN 13 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarDaniel RANKIN 11 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son Occ: ScholarJane RANKIN 8 F Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Daur Occ: ScholarWalter RANKIN 4 M Kilsyth, Stirling, Scotland Rel: Son

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