Rankin Genealogy Notes, County Donegal, Ireland 1831-69

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Extracted from Personal Notices of Births, Deaths and Marriages Inserted in the Londonderry Sentinel

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Date	Notice
Nov 12 1831	[Married] RANKIN & METCALFE. On the 30th October, at the Church of Clonmany, by the Rev. Mr. Molloy, Micah C. Rankin, Esq., Bridge Cottage, Donagh, to Mary Anne, eldest daughter of Captain Metcalfe, late Royal Veteran Battalion, Dresden
Jun 28 1834	[Died] After a short illness, on the 25th inst., the Rev. John Rankin, in the 23rd year of his age. He had been chosen as Pastor of the newly erected Congregation of Ballylennon, and his ordination had been appointed for the month of July
Jul 26 1834	[Died] At Dunfanaghy, on Wednesday, 16th inst., Mrs. Rankin, wife of James Rankin, Esq., Surgeon, R.N., in the 30th year of her age
Mar 19 1836	[Married] RANKIN & McCAUSLAND. On Thursday, the 17th inst., in the Cathedral Church of St. Eunan, Raphoe, by the Rev. Thomas Irwin, Samuel Rankin, of Carndonagh, Esq., attorney at law, to Sarah Jane, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Archibald McCausland, of Fernhill, near Kilmacrenan
Jun 4 1836	[Married] McKINLY & RANKIN. On Thursday, 26th ult., by the Rev. Dr. Rentoul, Manorcunningham, Mr. David McKinly, Ballyboedooish, to Jane, second daughter of Mr. William Rankin, Reylands, parish Raymochy, county Donegal
Dec 17 1836	[Birth] On the 8th inst., the lady of Samuel Rankin, of Carndonagh, Esq., of a son and heir
Sep 23 1837	[Married] RANKIN & BLACKWOOD. On Monday 18th inst., at Letterkenny, by the Rev. John Irvine, jun., James Rankin, Esq,. surgeon, R.N., Dungloe, to Martha, only daughter of Dr. William Blackwood, Letterkenny
May 26 1838	[Birth] On Sunday morning last, the 20th inst., the lady of Samuel Rankin, of Carndonagh, Esq., of a son
Oct 10 1840	[Married] RANKIN & MACKIE. On Thursday, the 8th inst., in the Cathedral Church, Raphoe, by the Rev. Thomas Irwin, Micah C. Rankin, Esq., of Bridge Cottage, Carndonagh, to Rebecca Mary, fourth daughter of the late Alexander Mackie, Esq., of Raphoe
Dec 19 1840	[Married] RANKIN & WALSH. In St. George's Church, Robert Rankin, Esq., of Altaskin Lodge, county Donegal, to Anne Isabella, only daughter of the Rev. Dr. Walsh, L.L.D., Vicar of Finglas, and late Chaplain to the British Embassy at Constantinople
Jul 17 1841	[Died] On the 6th inst., at Letterkenny, James Rankin, Esq., surgeon, Royal Navy, aged 48 years, deservedly and universally regretted by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance
Dec 24 1841	[Birth] December 11th, at Altoskin Lodge, county Donegal, the lady of Robert Rankin, Esq., of a son and heir
Sep 10 1842	[Died] At Lusticle, near St. Johnston, on the 5th inst., Mr. John Rankin, aged 51 years, after a protracted illness
Sep 13 1845	[Married] ALEXANDER & RANKIN. On the 27th ult., in the Presbyterian Church, Raphoe, by the Rev. J. Thompson, Mr. Samuel Alexander, to Miss Rachael Rankin, both of Dromore
Dec 23 1848	[Married] RANKIN & HEGARTY. December 19th, at the Marriage Registrar Office, Stranorlar, by Henry A. Wallen, Esq., F.R.C.S.I., Mr. John Rankin, of Trainkeel, to Miss Catharine Hegarty, of Tullyhonoer
Jul 13 1855	[Died] At Tonagh, on the 11th inst., Mr. James Rankin, aged 72 years. Deceased was a ruling elder in Monreagh Presbyterian Church, for 40 years
Sep 5 1856	[Died] At Donegal, on the 17th August, Mr. William Rankin, merchant
Jan 16 1857	[Died] At her father's residence, Dernakelly, on the 14th inst., Mary Rankin, aged 21 years
Feb 5 1858	[Married] RANKIN & ELDER. On the 21st ult., in the First Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny, by the Rev. John Kinnear, Mr. Robert Rankin, of Drumnahough, to Martha, eldest daughter of Mr. James Elder, of Glencar, near Letterkenny
Oct 8 1858	[Died] On the 3rd inst., at her residence in Churchtown, Taughboyne, Anne, the beloved wife of Mr. William Rankin, in the 56th year of her age
Dec 10 1858	[Died] On the 4th inst., at his residence, Lustikill, St. Johnston, Mr. Samuel Rankin, aged 67 years
Jan 28 1859	[Married] RANKIN & STEEN. January 20, at Raphoe, by the Rev. J. Thomson, Mr. William Rankin, Dromore, to Rebecca, eldest daughter of Mr. Matthew Steen, of same Place
Feb 25 1859	[Married] WILKINSON & RANKIN. February 17, by the Rev. Oliver Leitch, in the Third Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny, Mr. Robert Wilkinson, of Cranismore [Clondehorkey Parish], to Margaret, second daughter of Mr. David Rankin, of Strahurly, near Letterkenny
Jan 4 1861	[Married] RANKIN & STEVENSON. January 1, in the First Presbyterian Church, Glendermott, by the Rev. A. Buchanan, assisted by the Rev. Andrew Long, Mr. Samuel Rankin, of Lusticle, county Donegal, to Annie, youngest daughter of the late Mr. William Stevenson, Tullyally, county Derry
Jul 19 1861	[Married] RANKIN & RANKIN. July 18, in the First Presbyterian Church, Coleraine, by the Rev. Andrew Long, Monreagh, Mr. David Rankin, of this City, to Catherine, only surviving daughter of Mr. John Rankin, Dernakally, county Donegal
Jun 13 1862	[Died] June 12,at Clarendon Street, Derry, suddenly, of inflammation, Mr. William Rankin, aged 31 years. His remains will be removed for interment in Taughboyne Burying-ground, on Monday morning at ten o'clock
Jun 20 1862	[Died] June 11, at Altaskin Lodge, the residence of her brother, Miss Isabella Rankin, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Samuel Rankin
Sep 19 1862	[Died] September 2, at the residence of her uncle, Mr. James Rankin, Muff, county Donegal, Matilda Jane Rankin, aged 24 years
Dec 19 1862	[Died] December 18, at her residence, Shipquay Street, Londonderry, after a short illness, Catherine, wife of Mr. David Rankin. Her remains will be removed for interment in the graveyard of Taughboyne, on tomorrow , Saturday, morning at eleven o'clock
Feb 13 1863	[Died] February 5, at her son's residence, Castruse, Elizabeth, relict of the late Mr. William Rankin, aged 82 years
Aug 18 1863	[Died] August 15, at St. Johnston, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, aged 80
Dec 29 1865	[Died] December 28, Mr. John Rankin, jun., merchant, of this City, aged 32 years. His remains will be removed from his residence at Carrigans, for interment at Taughboyne burying ground
Jan 4 1867	[Married] RANKIN & RUSSELL. December 27, in the Presbyterian Church, Trenta, by the Rev. S. Jack, Mr. Thomas Rankin, Drumnahoagh, to Mary, daughter of Mr. John Russell, Ballybolother
Mar 5 1867	[Died] March 4, at Carrigans, Mrs. Elizabeth Rankin, aged 70 years. Her remains will be removed for interment in Taughboyne Burying Ground, on Wednesday morning next, at ten o'clock
Jul 12 1867	[Married] ROBINSON & RANKIN. July 1, in Trenta Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. S. Jack, Mr. Archibald Robinson, to Miss Eliza Jane Rankin, both of Trainkeel
Dec 24 1867	[Married] RANKIN & PATTON. On the 19th December, in the Presbyterian Church, Monreagh, by the Rev. Joseph Maconaghy, assisted by the Rev. William McClure, Thomas J.L. Rankin, Esq., Diamond City, Montana Territory, United States, to Miss Patton, the only daughter of the late Marcus Patton, Esq., Philadelphia
Aug 14 1868	[Died] August 11, at Bundoran, Miss Mary Rankin, of Tully, youngest daughter of the late George Rankin, Esq., Eden, Enniskillen
Nov 10 1868	[Married] ALEXANDER & RANKIN. On the 29th October, in First Letterkenny Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Robert White, Milford, Mr. Samuel Alexander, of Classagowan, St. Johnston, to Miss Jane Rankin, of Drumnahoagh, Glen Swilly
Mar 9 1869	[Married] ALGEO & RANKIN. March 4, in the Second Presbyterian Church, Letterkenny, by the Rev. O. Leitch, Mr. Charles Algeo, of Faugher, Dunfanaghy, to Rebecca, the youngest daughter of Mr. David Rankin, Strahurly

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