Alexander RANKIN

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Alexander Rankin, his son William and grandson Adam migrated to Ireland when Adam was only one year old, Adam having been born in Sterlingshire, Scotland. The Rankins took part in the siegeof Londonderry in 1690, and with other various families,defended that city when it was besieged by James II. This siege lasted for 105 days, and was finally relieved by William of Orange.
Father:
Unknown Rankin
Mother:
Unknown Unknown
Married:
Agnes Reid 1659 Scotland
Children:
1. William Rankin abt 1668 Scotland
2. John Rankin
3. Alexander Rankin

Alexander married Agnes REID in 1658 in Scotland. Agnes was born in 1633 in Ayrshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John RANKIN and died.
2. Alexander RANKIN was born about 1655 in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland; and died.
3. William RANKIN was born in 1658 in Scotland; was christened on 21 Feb 1677 in Derry Cathedral, Co. Derry, Ireland; died about 1730 in Chester, Chester Co., Pennsylvania.