My Rankin ancestors came to Maury County in the 1820's and stayed through to 1839 or so. My direct line is Adam Rankin, Jr. Several of his brothers and his mother moved to Maury county as well. The son of a controversial Presbyterian minister from Kentucky. He was raised in a very strict environment. I would imagine that he remained a Presbyterian. Are there church records? His mother, Martha McPheeters Rankin is buried in Columbia. Any information would be appreciated. Kelli