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James Geddes 1879–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1879

Birth Location: Buckie Banffshire Scotland

Death Date: Feb 1964

Death Location: Newstead, Erie County, New York, USA

Father: William Geddes

Mother: Jessie Cowie

Spouse(s): Barbara Boggan

Children(s): Mary Geddes, James Geddes, John Geddes, Jessie Geddes, Fred Geddes, Esther Geddes, Elizabeth Geddes

In 1879, James Geddes entered the world in Buckie Banffshire Scotland, born to William Geddes And Jessie Cowie. In 1881, James Geddes resided in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. In 1891, James Geddes resided in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. James Geddes married Barbara Smith Boggan, and had children including Elizabeth Geddes, Esther Geddes, Fred Geddes, James William Geddes, Jessie Geddes, John S Geddes, Mary Geddes. James Geddes passed away in 1964 in Newstead, Erie County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, James Geddes entered the world in Buckie Banffshire Scotland, born to William Geddes And Jessie Cowie.
  • In 1881, James Geddes resided in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • In 1891, James Geddes resided in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.
  • James Geddes married Barbara Smith Boggan, and had children including Elizabeth Geddes, Esther Geddes, Fred Geddes, James William Geddes, Jessie Geddes, John S Geddes, Mary Geddes.
  • James Geddes passed away in 1964 in Newstead, Erie County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Geddes's Ancestors

Self
James Geddes
1879–1964
Birth Place: Buckie Banffshire Scotland
Parents
William Geddes
1851–1906
Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland
Jessie Cowie
1856–1883
Buckie, Banffshire
Grandparents
Isabelea Garden
1819–1877
St.fergus, banffsh
Great-Grandparents
John Garden
1779–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Geddes's Descendants

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James Geddes (1 Oct 1879–Feb 1964) m. Barbara (Smith) Boggan (1883–1965)
  1. 1. Mary Geddes 1903–
  2. 2. James (William) Geddes 1905–1986
  3. 3. John (S) Geddes 1908–
  4. 4. Jessie Geddes 1910–
  5. 5. Fred Geddes 1912–
  6. 6. Esther Geddes 1917–
  7. 7. Elizabeth Geddes 1921–

James Geddes's Timeline

7 Records

1879
1 Oct 1879
Birth of James Geddes in Buckie Banffshire Scotland
Buckie Banffshire Scotland
1881
1881
Age 2
James Geddes resided here in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 12
James Geddes resided here in Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 22
James Geddes resided here in Glasgow Cowlairs, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow Cowlairs, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
James Geddes resided here in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 46
James Geddes resided here in Buffalo Ward 20, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 20, Erie, New York, United States
1964
Feb 1964
Age 85
Death of James Geddes in Buffalo New York
Buffalo New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1879
    Event Place: Buckie Banffshire Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records
    [2] Canada, Soldiers of the First World War
    [3] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Cowlairs; ED: 100; Page: 22; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1901_278
    [4] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Rathven; ED: 7; Page: 11; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1891_47
    [5] 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Rathven; ED: 6; Page: 11; Line: 7; Roll: cssct1881_48
    [6] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 21; Assembly District: 07; City: Buffalo Ward 20; County: Erie; Page: 33
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Roll: 1712129; Draft Board: 12
    [8] UK, Royal Naval Reserve Service Records Index
    [9] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1881 Scotland Census, Parish: Rathven; ED: 6; Page: 11; Line: 7; Roll: cssct1881_48

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Rathven; ED: 7; Page: 11; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1891_47

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Glasgow Cowlairs, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Glasgow Cowlairs; ED: 100; Page: 22; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1901_278

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Quebec, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Roll: 1712129; Draft Board: 12

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 20, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 21; Assembly District: 07; City: Buffalo Ward 20; County: Erie; Page: 33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source: U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S., National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Manifests of Passengers Arriving at St. Albans, VT, District through Canadian Pacific and Atlantic Ports, 1895-1954; National Archives Microfilm Publication: M1464; Record Group Title: Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gen Del, Vancouver, British Columbia
    Record Source: Canada, Soldiers of the First World War

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 1964
    Event Place: Buffalo New York
    Record Source: Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newstead, Erie County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

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