John Rankin (b.1824 in Jamaica) son of Samuel Rankin
I've hit a wall in my search....
Here's what I know.1900 Census shows John Rankin having Immigrated at the age of 12 in 1836.The Census also indicates that he was born in Jamaica and was Mulatto.He must have settled in NY for a period of time as he was married to Abigail Fasier in about 1855.They eventually settled in St. Claire Michigan.
His death certificate shows his father as Samuel Rankin born in Ireland and mother as unknown.Birth date for John shows as 9 Oct 1824 and listed as white.
My family has indicated his middle name of Silas and that perhaps his father was a Knight in Queen Victoria's court.
Wondering how to find his emigration records out of Jamaica, did they depart from a specific port and did they arrive somewhere other than New York?
Thanks in advance.