I am researching the family lines of my great grandparents Elizabeth Rankin and John Souter Black, Sr. (both born 2/24/1870).They emigrated to Maine from Rutherglen, Scotland about 1907. Elizabeth's parents were James Rankin, Sr. (born 1827 in Inch, Wigtownshire, Scotland) and Isabella Connally (born 1/2/1832, in County Down, Ireland).James, Sr. and Isabella married 12/28/1855 in Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland. Elizabeth had five brothers.James, Jr. and Thomas came with her to Maine. Edward stayed in Scotland.William continued on to first Toronto, then Winnipeg, and finally to the San Diego area.Samuel died before the family emigrated. John Souter Black's parents were Mark Black and Jane Smith.John was employed in textile mills in the Glasgow area before emigrating to the United States. I am very interested in sharing information with anyone having ties to these families.
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