Rankin- Scottish Settlers of New Zealand 1800's

Started by Rachel Lee Heinold on Thursday, January 31, 2013
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1/31/2013 at 9:07 PM

Starting backwards from Rankin

George Rankin-born in Auchlee,Scotland, married Isabel Robertson,moved to NZ circa 1800's . Children were Elizabeth (Married Curneen,also Charley Chellberg) Rankin,Agnes Rankin,(sister In-law Barbara Shannon -nee Rankin)Sarah Rankin(Married to Charles Potts),Bell Rankin. I have a photograph of all of them,Latest date was Photograph of The "Band of Hope" Group at Apiti in 1894. I have more names of people in the photos who may have more information on the family.Contact me for the photo. Another Photo of Rankin Forge,Bait stables-First Settlers of NZ R.H. George Rankin Jnr, Scottish Emigrant, L.H. George Rankin Snr, Scottish Emigrant. I also have a photograph of a home in Auchlee Mills near Longside Scottland-10 miles from Peterhead. The home is preserved by the Historical Society and owned now by the Queen. I obtained all this from my Maternal Aunt, Linda Maddex (Dykes). I have photos of tombstones also. George Rankin Died Dec 6th 1901 aged 63. Isabella Rankin Died Jan 13th 1903 aged 51. Elizabeth, wife of G. Rankin Died 3rd July 1942 aged 73. Daughter in law Marian Isabel Mahinney died 9/29/79 at Horowhenua Hospital. Service was held at Harvey's Chapel 284 Oxford Street,Levin on 10/02/79 and burried at Avenue Lawn Cemetry in Levin 7 Hyde Street, Wainuiomata was the address for messages.

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9/8/2017 at 12:04 PM

Isabella C Robertson(1849)was my3x Great Aunt.I would very much like to see any photograph of her,or any other members of her family.If you could send me a copy of anything you have I would be most grateful .My email address is jimcobb49@gmail.com. Thank you. Jim

7/27/2018 at 7:37 PM

Hi,
I am very interested in seeing any photos in regards to Rankin - Scotland Settlers of Nz.My connection is through
George Rankin and Elizabeth Curreen who had Faith Eunice Rankin who was my grand mother.
My email is louiseshaw56@gmail.com

Thank you so much
Louise

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