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Amelia Jane Geddes 1841–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1841

Birth Location: South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS

Death Date: 11 May 1912

Death Location: Truro, Colchester, NS, Canada

Father: Robert Geddes

Mother: Jane Vance

Spouse(s): John Cavanah

Children(s): Lila Cavanagh, George Cavanagh, Maria Cavanagh, Malinda Cavanagh, Charles Cavanagh, Robert Cavanagh, James Cavanagh, Margaret Cavanagh, Maggie Cavanagh

The story of Amelia Jane Geddes began in 1841 in South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS. In 1871, Amelia Jane Geddes resided in River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia. In 1891, Amelia Jane Geddes resided in New Annan, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada. Amelia Jane Geddes married John Cavanah, and had children including Charles Edward Cavanagh, George Alexander Cavanagh, James William Cavanagh, Lila Blanche Cavanagh, Maggie Cavanagh, Malinda Cavanagh, Margaret Anna Cavanagh, Maria Jane Cavanagh, Robert A Cavanagh. Amelia Jane Geddes passed away in 1912 in Truro, Colchester, NS, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Amelia Jane Geddes began in 1841 in South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS.
  • In 1871, Amelia Jane Geddes resided in River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia.
  • In 1891, Amelia Jane Geddes resided in New Annan, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Amelia Jane Geddes married John Cavanah, and had children including Charles Edward Cavanagh, George Alexander Cavanagh, James William Cavanagh, Lila Blanche Cavanagh, Maggie Cavanagh, Malinda Cavanagh, Margaret Anna Cavanagh, Maria Jane Cavanagh, Robert A Cavanagh.
  • Amelia Jane Geddes passed away in 1912 in Truro, Colchester, NS, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Amelia Geddes's Ancestors

Self
Amelia Geddes
1841–1912
Birth Place: South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS
Parents
Robert Geddes
1815–1893
Five Island, Colchester, NS, Canada
Jane Vance
1812–1890
Great Village, Colchester Co., NS
Grandparents
John (Geddes (Marr:) Putnam)
1776–1845
Londonderry, County Antrum, Northern Ireland
Dorothy (Putnam (Marr:) Geddes)
1785–1874
Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Alexander Vance
1790–1856
Londonderry, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary (Jane) Spencer
1781–1869
Dull, Perth, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Geddes
1750–1812
Elizabeth McLellan
1756–1844
William Prescott)
1746–1831
Dorothy Putnam)
1748–1839
David Vance
1748–1832
Jane Hill
1755–1827
John Spencer
1766–1835
Rebecca (Deyarmond)
1764–1801
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Geddes
1720–1800
Ann Anderson
1716–1780
Michael McClellan
1725–1805
Esther
1726–1814
Caleb Jr.
1725–1751
Elizabeth Putnam)
1726–1769
Joseph Taber)
1705–1755
Mary Prescott)
1708–1761
John Vance
1725–1808
Mary Kelly
1725–1803
Mary GGM
1725–
Robert Spencer
1710–1793
Jane Spencer
1740–1805
Alexander Deyarmond
1735–1785
Mary Barnhill
1736–1818

Amelia Geddes's Descendants

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Amelia (Jane) Geddes (ABT 1841–11 May 1912) m. John Cavanah (abt 1835–20 Apr 1894)
  1. 1. Lila (Blanche) Cavanagh 1879–1951
  2. 2. George (Alexander) Cavanagh 1869–1944
  3. 3. Maria (Jane) Cavanagh 1864–1924
  4. 4. Malinda Cavanagh 1860–1955
  5. 5. Charles (Edward) Cavanagh 1875–1937
  6. 6. Robert (A) Cavanagh 1861–1930
  7. 7. James (William) Cavanagh 1864–1933
  8. 8. Margaret (Anna) Cavanagh 1871–1965
  9. 9. Maggie Cavanagh 1875–

Amelia Geddes's Timeline

4 Records

1841
ABT 1841
Birth of Amelia Jane Geddes in South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS
South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS
1871
abt 1871
Age 30
Amelia Jane Geddes resided here in River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia
River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia
1891
1891
Age 50
Amelia Jane Geddes resided here in New Annan, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
New Annan, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
1912
11 May 1912
Age 71
Death of Amelia Jane Geddes in Truro, Colchester, NS, Canada
Truro, Colchester, NS, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1841
    Event Place: South Branch, Upper Stewiacke, Colchester Co, NS

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1871
    Event Place: River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: River John, Pictou, Nova Scotia; Roll: C-10559; Page: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: New Annan, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: New Annan, Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6310; Family No: 153

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1912
    Event Place: Truro, Colchester, NS, Canada

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