Alexander Rankin

Alexander Rankin (December 31, 1788 – April 3, 1852) was a Scottish-born merchant and political figure in New Brunswick.

They established a small community called Gretna Green (later Douglastown) as well as stores, wharves and a sawmill.

In politics as well as in his timber operations, Rankin frequently found himself competing with Joseph Cunard.

With Cunard, he was a commissioner for lights in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and served on the board of health for the region.

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