Last Update - 28 January 2016

Rankin, Mary - 21st. April 1834 - {Wife to Patrick Shields} - Mother of Jane Shields

Rankin, Mary - 6th. November 1842 - {Wife to James Wallace} - Mother of George Wallace

Rankin, Samuel - 3rd. July 1848 - {Father John Rankin} - {Mother Martha McCutcheon} - Twin
Rankin, James - 3rd. July 1848 - {Father John Rankin} - {Mother Martha McCutcheon} - Twin

Rankin, Margaret a sewer - 7th. April 1849 - {Wife to James MacKay} - Mother of Samuel MacKay
Rankin, Margaret a sewer - 22nd. October 1853 - {Wife to James MacKay} - Mother of Thomas MacKay

Ranken, Sarah Ann - 13th. March 1864 - {Father Mr. Ranken} - {Mother Eliza Hudson}

Ranken, John Robert - 3rd. April 1865 - {Father Richard Ranken} - {Mother Mary Ann Miller}
Ranken, Female - 19th. June 1867 - {Father Richard Ranken} - {Mother Mary Ann Miller}

Rankin, Mary - 27th. September 1866 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Mary Miskelly} - {twin}
Rankin, William Henery - 27th. September 1866 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Mary Miskelly} - {twin}
Rankin, Jane - 7th. June 1868 - {Father William Henry Rankin of Ballyblack} - {Mother Mary Miskelly}
Rankin, James - 2nd. November 1870 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Mary Miskelly}
Rankin, John - 30th. October 1872 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Mary Miskelly}
Rankin, Sarah - 27th. November 1876 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Mary Miskelly}

Rankin, Mary Knox - 24th. April 1867 - {Father George Rankin} - {Mother Mary Ann ............. }
Rankin, Sarah Moore - 24th. August 1868 - {Father George Rankin} - {Mother Mary Ann ............. }
Rankin, Eliza Jane - 21st. July 1870 - {Father George Rankin} - {Mother Mary Ann ............. }
Rankin, Agnes - 10th. August 1875 - {Father George Rankin} - {Mother Mary Ann ............. }

Ranken, Sarah - 17th. July 1868 - {Wife to William James Waugh} - Mother of Ann Jane Waugh

Rankin, Martha - 26th. May 1870 - {Father James Rankin of Ballyhinney} - {Mother Mary Mawhinney/McWhinney}
Rankin, Agnes - 17th. February 1872 - {Father James Rankin of Ballyhinney} - {Mother Mary McWhinney}
Rankin, Sarah - 23rd. October 1873 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Mary Mawhinney}
Rankin, John - 13th. April 1875 - {Father James Rankin of Ballyhinney} - {Mother Mary McWhinney}
Rankin, John - 19th. May 1876 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Mary Mawhinney} - {sic}

Rankin, Robert - 14th. January 1880 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane "Annie" McKimm}
Rankin, Lizzie Lowry - 15th. December 1886 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm}
Rankin, Maggie - 1891 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm}
Rankin, Ann Jane - 1894 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm}
Rankin, James - 1896 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm}
Rankin, John - 1899 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm}
Rankin, Elizabeth - 12th. November 1901 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm} - (sic)
Rankin, Alexander McKimm - 1904 - {Father James Rankin} - {Mother Ann Jane McKimm}
Family were members of Greenwell Street Presbyterian - Family had 15 children with 10 still living in 1911
Possibility - Samuel see marriages 1910 - 1911 Military Census below

Rankin, Hugh - 23rd. March 1882 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Williamk James - 23rd. February 1884 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Sarah - 8th. March 1885 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Henry - 18th. June 1886 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Elizabeth - 15th. June 1887 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Anna Mary - 26th. May 1889 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Jane - 21st. September 1890 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, Hester - 16th. June 1892 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Rankin, David - 30th. August 1893 - {Father James Rankin a farmer of Crossnamuckley} - {Mother Margaret McGimpsey}
Family had 9 children in all 8 still alive 1911

Rankin, Elizabeth - 23rd. June 1886 - {Father John Rankin of Drumhirk} - {Mother Isabella Warden}
Rankin, Robert hugh - 13th. December 1887 - {Father John Rankin of Drumhirk} - {Mother Isabella Warden}

Rankin, Isabella McCutcheon - 9th. July 1894 - {Father William Henry Rankin of Ballyblack} - {Mother Anna Mary Patton}

Rankin, John Andrew - 1895 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Jane .......}
Rankin, James - 1897 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Jane .......}
Rankin, Jane - 1901 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Jane .......}
Rankin, Mary Isabella - 1903 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Jane .......}
Rankin, Robert - 1906 - {Father William Henry Rankin} - {Mother Jane .......}
Family had 6 children - 5 still alive 1911

Rankin, Elizabeth Mary - 23rd. August 1905 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, Thomas John - 23rd. October 1907 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, Mary - 27th. June 1909 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, William Henry - 7th. April 1911 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, Eleanor - 9th. June 1913 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, James Alexander - 17th. July 1915 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, Robert George - 28th. October 1917 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}
Rankin, Gladys Miriam - 23rd. April 1921 - {Father John Rankin of Crossnamuckley/Ballyblack} - {Mother Minnie Brown}

Rankin, Eric - 24th. April 1921 - {Father David Rankin a farmer of Loughriescouse} - {Mother Ethel Jane Thompson}
Family were membersa of Ballyblack Presbyterian

H = Headstone Image

Rinkin, Mechel - 16th. September 1733 aged 63 - Movilla Cemetery

Ranken, James - 1783 - A farmer of Drumawhy - Will Probated

Wardon, Mary alias Ranken - 18th. June 1783 aged 36 - Wife to David Wardon

Orr, als Rankin als Lowry, Elizabeth - 1805 - Will Probated

Erected by Henerey Ranken of Ballygraney
Ranken, Marey - 17th. August 1807 aged 7 - Daughter of above Henerey

Rankin, Henry of Ballygrainey - 24th. August 1830 aged 65 - {b.c1765}
Rankin, Mary alias Jackson - 15th. September 1851 aged 80 - {b.c1771} - Wife to above Henry
Rankin, Michael - 14th. February 1843 aged 43 - {b.c1800}

Rankin, Ann alias Bailey - 14th. October 1863 aged 63 - {b.c1800} - Of East Street - Wife of above Michael (1843)
6th. November 1863 - The Will of Anne Bailey Rankin late of Newtownards in the County of Down Widow deceased who died 14 October 1863 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of David M'Kee of Newtownards Relieving Officer of the Union and James Rankin of Drumhirk (Newtownards) Farmer both in the County of Down the Executors. - Had a son Joseph a clerk in the Bank of Australia - Son Dr.William Bailey Rankin - Daughters Jane and Ann - She also had houses in Francis Street - Witnessed by John Warnock and James Bailey Rankin - Effects under £300 - Image

Erected by James Rankin of Drumhirk
Rankin, James (The above) - 19th. July 1833 aged 80
Rankin, Mary alias Barry - 1st. September 1843 aged 90 - Wife to above James
Also 3 of their children who died young
Rankin, Mary - 31st. May 1875 aged 82 - Daughter to above James and Mary
Rankin, Agnes - 26th. March 1879 aged 78 - Daughter to above James and Mary
Rankin, Mary alias Knox - 7th. May 1884 aged 77 - Wife to above Henry (1888)
Rankin, Henry of Ballyhinney - 9th. April 1888 aged 85 - Son to above James and Mary

Rankin, James of Drumhirk - 7th. June 1896 aged 82 - Son to above James and Mary 14th. August 1896 - Probate of the Will of James Rankin late of Drumhirk Newtownards Co.Down Farmer who died 7 June 1896 granted at Belfast to George Rankin of Ballyhinney Newtownards and William Anderson of Granshaw both said County Farmers - He had a sister Sarah Thompson in Chicago USA - He had a brother George - A sister Mary Anne Rankin - He had a house in Greenwell Street - He had a brother Henry in Chicago USA - Effects £962-13s - Image

Rankin, Margaret alias Anderson - 25th. September 1909 aged 83 - Wife to above James (1896)

Erected by Michael Rankin of Greenhill Drumawhey
Rankin, Michael (The above) - 12th. December 1856 aged 84 - {b.c1772}
Rankin, Elizabeth - 3rd. July 1858 aged 85 - {b.c1773} - Wife to above Michael

Erected by Robert Rankin of Greenhill Drumawhey
Rankin, Jane - 3rd. January 1857 aged 3 - {b.c1854} - Daughter of above Robert
Rankin, Elizabeth - 25th. June 1896 aged 10 - {b.c1886} - Daughter of John Rankin of Drumhirk
Rankin, Agnes - 6th. December 1898 aged 83 - {b.c1815} - Wife to above Robert (1899)
Rankin, Robert (The above) - 14th. January 1899 aged 84 - {b.c1815}

Erected by William Henry Rankin of Ballyblack
Rankin, Henry - 9th. January 1860 - Father of above William Henry
Rankin, Sarah - 21st. November 1845 - Mother of above William Henry
Son died in infancy
Rankin, James - 12th. March 1890 aged 19 - Son of above William Henry
Rankin, Jane - 22nd. September 1892 aged 24 - Daughter of above William Henry
Rankin, Mary nee Miskelly - 1st. October 1897 aged 59 - Wife to above William Henry
Rankin, William Henry (The above) - 6th. June 1908 aged 71

Rankin, Henry - 16th. July 1862 aged 21 - Of Ballyhenny - In Pittsburg, USA - Second son of John Rankin

Rankin, John of Ballyhinney -23rd. September 1863 aged 52
Rankin, Agnes - 21st. December 1889 aged 74 - Wife to above John
Rankin, Mary alias Mawhinney - 3rd. February 1897 aged 48 - Wife of their son James Rankin
Rankin, James - 21st. March 1907 aged 58 - Son of John and Agnes
Rankin, Andrew of Ballyhinney - 11th. March 1908 aged 68 - Son of John and Agnes

Rankin, Henry - 9th. April 1868 - A farmer of Ballyhenny
14th. April 1869 - The Will of Henry Rankin late of Ballyhinney Co.Down Farmer deceased who died 9 April 1868 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of James Rankin of Drumhirk and George Rankin son of Ballyhinney both in (Newtownards) said County (Farmers) the Executors. - Daughters Mary Ann and Sarah - Effects under £100

Rankin, Andrew - 1908 aged 68 - {b.c1840} - Of Drumhirk

Patton, Eliza Jane alias Rankin - 18th. February 1909 aged 81 - {b.c1828} - Wife to William Patton (1889)

Rankin, Lance Serjeant Robert - 1st. November 1915 - No.7374 1st. South Staffordshire Regiment - Son of James Rankin of 34 Movilla Street

Promoted to be Sergeant for conspicuous bravery in the field on 30th September 1915, and is commended by General H. Watts. He is also commended by General Gough for gallantry in the field on the 18th and 20th May, 1915.
27th. May 1915 - Robert Rankin was awarded a parchment certificate for gallant service
13th. October 1915 - He was awarded a 2nd. parchment certificate.
2nd.April 1917 - Col.Sgt.Major Robert Rankin of the 1st.South Staffs. was promoted to a commission as 2nd.Lieutenant in the 2nd.Staffs.for gallantry in the field and just prior to this was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in action.
He had only got his commission a few days when by conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty he was awarded the Military Cross. He was the son of James Rankin of Movilla Street

Rankin, George - 8th. July 1922 - Retired Rates Collector
16th. August 1922 - Probate of the Will of George Rankin late of Newtownards Co.Down Retired Rate Collector who died 8 July 1922 granted at Belfast to Mary Knox Jordan Married Woman and Agnes Lindsay Married Woman Effects £53 6s.

Rankin, Eliza - 15th. February 1928 aged 84 - Wife of Samuel McCully

Rankin, John of Drumhirk - 20th. February 1930 - H
Rankin, Isabella - 7th. December 1930 - Wife to above John
Rankin, Annie Isobel - 27th. April 1935 - Wife to Robert Hugh Rankin
Rankin, Robert Hugh - 23rd. December 1954 - (Suddenly) @ Drumhirk

Rankin, William Henry - 18th. November 1940 - Retired farmer of 12 Shore Road
27th. June 1941 - Rankin, William Henry of 12 Shore Road Newtownards Co.Down retired farmer died 18 November 1940 Probate Belfast 27 June to John Andrew Rankin civil servant. Effects £5,995-17s.

Rankin, Jane - 14th. September 1941 - A widow of 21 Shore Road
8th. April 1942 - Rankin Jane of 21 Shore Road Newtownards Co.Down widow died 14 September 1941 at Ards District Hospital Newtownards Administration Belfast 8 April to John Andrew Rankin civil servant. Effects £4,814-7s-11d.

Rankin, Mrs. Hanna - 1824 - Newtownards Almanac

Rankin, Isabella of 26b Drumawhy - 31st. January 1846 - Married James Sloan

Rankin, Henry - 3rd. May 1847 - {Father Michael Rankin} - Married Jane Finlay - {Father William Finlay}

Rankin, Eleanor Jane - 10th. February 1848 - {Father Henry Rankin a farmer} - Married Robert McClinton
Witnesses were James Rankin and William McClinton @ 1st.Presbyterian

Rankin, Margaret a sewer - 15th. May 1848 - {Father Mick Rankin ran a cloth shop} - Married James MacKay
Witnesses were James Murphy and James MacKay

Rankin, Susan - 3rd. July 1850 aged 19 - {Father James Rankin} - Married Robert Hays aged 25 - {Father Alexander Hays}

Rankin, Anne Jane - 27th. November 1857 - (Father the late H.M. Rankin) - Married Robert McFarlane Harvey - In Bunninyong, Australia Rankin, Elizabeth - 21st. December 1865 - {Father M.H.Rankin} - Married Robert Henry Escott @ Ballaratt, Australia

Rankin, George - 1st. May 1866 aged 32 - {Father Henry Rankin} - Married Mary Ann Rankin - {Father Henry Rankin} - {sic}

Rankin, Joseph a merchant of Geelong - 21st. November 1867 - (Father the late Michael Henry Rankin of Newtownards) - Married Isabella Mary Jane Pogue - In St.Kilda,

Rankin, Agnes - 29th. September 1868 - {Father John Rankin a farmer of Ballyhinny} - Married James McWhinney - {Father James McWhinney} Witnessed by Andrew and Mary Ann Rankin @ Ballyblack Presbyterian Add: One of their children was called William Henry ...

Rankin, Elizabeth - 8th. May 1869 - {Father John Rankin a farmer of Ballyhinney} - Married Samuel McCully Witnesses were Andrew Rankin and Margaret Kirkpatrick

Rankin, Ellen Jane - 19th. November 1879 - {Father John Rankin a farmer of Ballyhinney} - Married James Edgar a farmer of Ballyhaft - {Father Samuel Edgar Witnesses were Andrew Rankin and Maggie Edgar @ 1st.Presbyterian

Rankin, Samuel - 19th. March 1910 aged 22 - {b.c1888} - Son of James Rankin and Annie McKimm - Married Mary E.Newbury - {Father William J.Newbury} @ Longmeadow, Massachusetts. USA

Rankin, William James 2nd. son - 19th. September 1917 - {Father James Rankin of Crossnamuckley} -  Married Isabel "Isa" Adams of Ivy Hill, Ballycopeland, Millisle - {Father Hugh Adams}

Rankin, Jeannie of Loughriescouse - 22nd. November 1933 - Married John Ross a solicitor - {Father David Ross a farmer}
Witnessed by David Gordon, Mary Isabel Rankin and Martha Moreland

Rankin, Mary Isobel of Loughriescouse - 23rd. December 1935 - Married Robert Galway a clerk of Ballymiscaw
Witnessed by Robert Rankin and Ethel Miskelly @ Ballyblack Presbyterian

Rankin, James - 24th.October 1760 - Was sworn in as a Grand Juror for the town by Hugh Boyd the Provost

Rankin, Michael - Belfast Newsletter Friday 29th. August 1783
For  NEWCASTLE  and  PHILADELPHIA,
THE New Ship INDEPENDENCE,  Alexander Osburn, Master,  350 tons burthen, now at Port Glasgow, is expected
in this harbour the latter end of this month, and well fitted out, to sail for the above places at the end of August next. -- This vessel is remarkably high between decks, with air ports, sails exceedingly fast and the Captain is well acquainted in the passenger trade. -- Strict attention will be paid to the quality of the provisions, to have the Ship well stored for the voyage, so as to render the passage agreeable.
Those passengers, or servants, who wish to embrace this favourable opportunity of removing to either of the above places, are requested to
apply immediately to the owners, Samuel Brown and John Cunningham, Belfast; or Mr. Michael Ranken, Newtown-Ards.

Rankin, Michael - 22nd. March 1784

Servants and Redemptioners - JOHN CAUGHEY being determined to proceed for Philadelphia or Baltimore toward the latter end of next Month, will agree with a few Servants or
Redemptioners who are disposed to try their Fortunes in the Land of Liberty; upon the most easy Terms; and from his being perfectly acquainted in the Country, they
will have a superior Advantage by engaging with him, as he can have them properly accommodated in the Free States. - Immediate Application to be made to said Caughey, at
Mr Elliots, Belfast, at Mr. Michael Renkin's in N'ards, [Newtownards?] and at Mr. Alex. Wilson's Killyleagh.
            Belfast, 22nd March, 1784.
 * He purposes returning in October next and will,
* * accept such Orders and Consignments as may now offer,
and can give the most satisfactory Security for discharging any
Trust reposed.

Rankin, Michael - 1784 - Had one of the first street lamps positioned outside his home on High Street

Rankin, Michael - 28th. March 1787 Indenture dates 28th March 1787 between John Thompson of the County of Cumberland in the State of Penn [Pennsylvania?] & Michael Thompson of the city of Philadelphia on one part and Michael Rankin of the town of Newtownards [Co. Down?] on the other part transferring farm at Ballybeen to the latter, subject to annuity of Å?5 to Alice Thompson, alias  McBlair, for sum of Å?200 said Michael Rankin is in actual possession from the day near before the day of this indenture.  John Thompson has power of attorney from Michael Thompson.

                James Thompson = Anne
                         I
                         I
    John-------------  Arthur ------ Hamilton     agreement
                                                 23.5.1758
                     = Isabella
                   Will 20.7.1761
                         I
                         I
     John-----------James---------Michael-----Alice
               (died intestate)               =W.J. McBlair

Witnesses
  Francis Turnley
   Daniel Moore [G--lin?]

Deed of [partition?]
   23 May 1758

55 acres
 Rent 18[Å??].4.10«

Indenture dated 28 Mar 1787 between John Thompson of the County of Cumberland [Pennsylavania U.S.A.?]
& Michael Rankin of N.T.Ards [Newtownards?] transferring the [Bart?] Inn to the latter for the sum of Å?141.7.6
  The [Bart?] Inn was held by George Boyd who mortgaged it to John [Carnock?] for Å?25 in 1730. Later
[Carnock?] discharged 5 bonds for Å?25 & other bonds of Å?[-60?] conditional to Å?20 will of John [Carnock?]
3 May 1756 leaving his interest to Arthur Thompson now rested in John Thompson by virtue of the will
of his father Arthur Thompson dated 20th July 1761. Subject to Å?5 a year payable to Isabella Rankin mother of
the said John Thompson & wife of the said Michael Rankin and Å?1  payable to Elizabeth Cammock otherwise
Rankin, widow of Henry Rankin deceased.

Rankin, Samuel - 9th. June 1798 - Was seen to lead a group of 150 United Irishmen down North Street sword in hand in an attack on the Market Hall

Rankin, Mrs. Hannah - 1824 - A resident

Rankin, Ann - 1846 - A linen draper and haberdasher of Francis Street

Rankin, Henry - 1846 - A grocer of Francis Street

Rankin, Anne - 1863 - Leased out a house to James Clarke in Great Francis Street

Rankin, Anne~Annie - 1863 - Leased out 5 houses in Greenwell Street
One of which was to Robert Bowman
One of which was to John Jordan
One of which was to Henry Orr and included a yard and offices

Rankin, Anne~Annie - 1863 - With James Martin Leaseda plot of land # 64 in Corporation North =  17 acres - 2 rods - 30 perches of land from the Marquis of Londonderry

Rankin, Anne - 1863 - Leased out a house to John Warnock in High Street

Rankin, Catherine - 1863~1868 - With Elizabeth Blakely - Leased a house and garden at #8 Kennel Lane from James McCullough

Rankin, George - 1863 - In Ballyhinney - Leased 15 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry

Rankin, George - 1863 - Leased out a house and garden to Samuel Hundel of Drumhirk
Rankin, George - 1863 - Leased out a house and garden to Samuel Hutchins of Ballyhinney

Rankin, Henry - 1863 - Of Ballyhenny - Leased a house and 16 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry

Rankin, Isabella - 1863 - Of Drumawhy - Held a house and garden for free

Rankin, James - 1863 - Of Crossnamuckly - Leased a house and 34 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry

Rankin, James - 1863 - In Drumawhy - Leased 9 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry

Rankin, James - 1863 - Of Drumhirk - Leased a house and 64 acres from Lord Dufferin
Rankin, James - 1863 - Leased out a House and garden to Alexander Legg of Drumhirk - Alexander Legg and Samuel Hunsdale below were in-laws
Rankin, James - 1863 - Leased out a House and garden to Samuel Hundel suspect spelling Hunsdale  of Drumhirk

Rankin, James - 1863 - Leased out a House, offices, yard and garden to David Porter of Conway Square
Rankin, James - 1863 - Leased out a House,office,yard and garden to John Ramsay of Regent Street

Rankin, John - 1863 - Of Ballyhenny - Leased a house and 31 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry

Rankin, Mary - 1863 - Of Drumhirk - Leased a house and 3 acres from Lord Dufferin

Rankin, Robert - 1863 - Of Drumawhy - Leased a house and 27 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry
Rankin, Robert - 1863 - Of Drumawhy - Leased out a house to John Bruce

Rankin, Robert - 1863 - Leased out a house,offices and yard in Conway Square to George Mena

Rankin, William Henry - 1863 - Of Ballyblack - Leased a house and 38 acres from the Marquis of Londonderry
Rankin, William Henry - 1863 - Of Ballyblack - Leased out 2 houses
One of which was to Robert Stinson

Rankin, William Henry - 1863 - In Greenwell Street - Leased out 15 houses
One of which was to Marianne Beatty
One of which was to Susan Harshy
One of which was to George Nelson
One of which was to John Rogers
One of which was to William Thompson
One of which was to Alexander Walker
One of which was to Thomas Warden

Rankin, Andrew - 13th. December 1866 - Witness to the marriage of John Wallace and Susanna Lowry

Rankin, James - 20th. June 1873 - Executor in the will of Elizabeth Waugh

Rankin, James - 25th. October 1873 - In the will of James Anderson a farmer of Drumhirk

Rankin, James - 10th. March 1882 - A builder of Drumhirk
The Will of John Claney late of Lower Balloo Co.Down Farmer deceased who died 8 January 1882 at same place was proved at Belfast by John Hanna of Newtownards Builder James Rankin of Drumhirk Farmer and Martha Claney of Balloo Widow all in said County the Executors. - Effects £3,374-15s-11d

Rankin, Mary Knox - 3rd. June 1899 - A presentation at Drumhirk National School

1901 Census - Residents of a house 8 in Ballyblack (Mount Stewart, Newtownards, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 8 in Ballyhenny (Newtownards, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 6 in Crosnamuckly (Mount Stewart, Newtownards, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 37 in Drumhirk (Newtownards, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 41 in Lougherieslouse (Newtownards, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 30 in Movilla Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 36 in North Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Overseas Military - South Barracks, Gibraltar - Robert Rankin

1911 Census - Residents of a house 8 in Ballyalicock (Newtownards North, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 1 in Ballyblack (Mountstewart, Newtownards, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 3 in Crossnamuckley (Mountstewart, Down) *

1911 Census - Residents of a house 7 in Drumhirk (Newtownards North, Down)

Rankin, John - 1918 - A farmer of Drumhirk

1911 Census - Residents of a house 60 in Loughriscouse (Newtownards North, Down) *

Rankin, William Henry - 1918 - A farmer of Loughriescouse

1911 Census - Residents of a house 67 in Movilla Street (Newtownards Urban, Down) *

Rankin, Ann Jane - September 1912 - Of 34 Movilla Street - Signed the Ulster Covenant

1911 Census - Residents of a house 51 in North Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1914-1918

A good source of info on various Military Battallions - http://www.1914-1918.net/sstaffs.htm

Of Medium Height - Slender - Brown Eyes - Brown Hair

Rankin, Georgina - 1918 - Rates Collector of Frances Street

Francis, Ann Jane nee Rankin - 6th. July 1925 aged 30 - {b.18th. November 1894} - Crossed from the USA into Canada or visa versa at Niagra Falls, New York - She was born N'Ards 18th. November 189? - Accompanied by her sister-in-law Maurie Lauk - Departure contact sister Mrs. Maggie Boal - Arrival contact brother Samuel Rankin

Rankin, John - 1936 - An excise officer - Was left £50 in the will of John Paisley of Ballyblack

Rankin, R. - 2012 - A farmer of Laurel House, Donaghadee Road

For Internal Use - © Derek Beattie

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