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George (Geordie) Dobson 1879–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1879

Birth Location: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

Death Date: 1952

Death Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Father: William Dobson

Mother: Jessie Gilchrist

Spouse(s): Eliza McCurrach

Children(s): Gordon Dobson, Nellie Dobson, Margaret Dobson, Robert Dobson, Charlotte Dobson, Jessie Dobson

In 1879, George (Geordie) Dobson entered the world in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to William George Dobson And Jessie Brown Gilchrist. In 1881, George (Geordie) Dobson resided in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. In 1891, George (Geordie) Dobson resided in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland. George (Geordie) Dobson married Eliza Jane Jean Mccurrach, and had children including Charlotte Ivy Dobson, Gordon James Dobson, Jessie Dobson, Margaret Jean Nan Dobson, Nellie Mae Dobson, Robert Charles Dobson. George (Geordie) Dobson passed away in 1952 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1879, George (Geordie) Dobson entered the world in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, born to William George Dobson And Jessie Brown Gilchrist.
  • In 1881, George (Geordie) Dobson resided in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, George (Geordie) Dobson resided in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland.
  • George (Geordie) Dobson married Eliza Jane Jean Mccurrach, and had children including Charlotte Ivy Dobson, Gordon James Dobson, Jessie Dobson, Margaret Jean Nan Dobson, Nellie Mae Dobson, Robert Charles Dobson.
  • George (Geordie) Dobson passed away in 1952 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Dobson's Ancestors

Self
George Dobson
1879–1952
Birth Place: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Parents
William George Dobson
1856–1942
Avoch, Ross-shire, Scotland
Jessie (Brown) Gilchrist
1853–1902
Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Mungo Gilchrist
1815–1897
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Helen ("Ellen") Shaw
1818–1887
Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Mungo Gilchrist
1784–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Gilchrist
1746–
Anne Young
1746–

George Dobson's Descendants

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George ((Geordie)) Dobson (28 Aug 1879–1952) m. Eliza (Jane (Jean)) McCurrach (Jul 1891–2 Sep 1963)
  1. 1. Gordon (James) Dobson 1921–2020
  2. 2. Nellie (Mae) Dobson 1922–2016 m. Joseph (Jackson "Jack") Wilson 1916–1991
  3. 3. Margaret (Jean (Nan)) Dobson 1916–2011 m. George (Elmer Wilbur) Biswanger 1909–1984
    1. 1. Brian Biswanger 1940–2000 m. Pauline (Frances) Doyle 1946–2006
    2. 2. Gailia (Margarete) Biswanger 1937–1974
  4. 4. Robert (Charles) Dobson 1919–1995 m. Elsie (Irene) Godwin 1923–2004
  5. 5. Charlotte (Ivy) Dobson 1909–1997 m. Lloyd (Escott) Shartau 1913–1976
    1. 1. Lee (G) Shartau –2018
  6. 6. Jessie Dobson 1916–

George Dobson's Timeline

7 Records

1879
28 Aug 1879
Birth of George (Geordie) Dobson in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1881
1881
Age 2
George (Geordie) Dobson resided here in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 12
George (Geordie) Dobson resided here in Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
1909
1909
Age 30
George (Geordie) Dobson resided here in Three Hills, Kneehill, Alberta, Canada
Three Hills, Kneehill, Alberta, Canada
1911
1911
Age 32
George (Geordie) Dobson resided here in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
1935
1935
Age 56
George (Geordie) Dobson resided here in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
1952
1952
Age 73
Death of George (Geordie) Dobson in Wimborne, Kneehill, Alberta, Canada
Wimborne, Kneehill, Alberta, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1879
    Event Place: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Fenwick, Ayrshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1902
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Montréal, Montréal (Urban Agglomeration), Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-481

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Three Hills, Kneehill, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Alberta, Canada, Homestead Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Voters Lists, 1935-1980, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Voters Lists, Federal Elections, 1935-1980

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-481

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Wimborne, Kneehill, Alberta, Canada

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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