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Rachel Richardson 1871–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1871

Birth Location: Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland

Death Date: 28 May 1932

Death Location: Canterbury, North, Central, New Zealand

Father: David RICHARDSON

Mother: Caroline BORTHWICK

Spouse(s): James Geddes

Children(s): Robert Geddes, James Geddes, Thelma Geddes

The story of Rachel Richardson began in 1871 in Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland. In 1871, Rachel Richardson resided in Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1914, Rachel Richardson resided in Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand. Rachel Richardson married James Geddes, and had children including James David Geddes, Robert Victor Geddes, Thelma Lena Richardson Geddes. Rachel Richardson passed away in 1932 in Canterbury, North, Central, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Richardson began in 1871 in Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland.
  • In 1871, Rachel Richardson resided in Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1914, Rachel Richardson resided in Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • Rachel Richardson married James Geddes, and had children including James David Geddes, Robert Victor Geddes, Thelma Lena Richardson Geddes.
  • Rachel Richardson passed away in 1932 in Canterbury, North, Central, New Zealand.

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Children(s)

Rachel Richardson's Ancestors

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Rachel Richardson
1871–1932
Birth Place: Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland
Parents
David RICHARDSON
1850–1900
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Caroline BORTHWICK
1850–1922
Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
David Richardson
1831–1902
Cockpen Edinburgh Midlothian
Alison Dudgeon
1832–1904
Cockpen, Midlothian
John BORTHWICK
1807–1868
Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
Rachel Steedman
1818–1870
Cranston, midlothian
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rachel Richardson's Descendants

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Rachel Richardson (13 Mar 1871–28 May 1932) m. James Geddes (10 Apr 1868–9 Aug 1950)
  1. 1. Robert (Victor) Geddes 1897–1969 m. Jessie (Christina) Cockburn 1903–1964
    1. 1. Audrey (Jean Roberta) Geddes 1926–1986 m. Ronald (Henry) Butler 1926–2001
    2. 2. Neroli (Olwyn) Geddes 1932–2017
    3. 3. Natalie (Lois) Ritchie 1932–2015 m. Graeme (Francis) Ritchie 1935–1987
    4. 4. Thelma (Jessie) Geddes 1923–2004 m. Vincent (Wilfred) Matthews 1923–1995
    5. 5. Robert (James Donald) Geddes 1929–2017
    6. 6. Norma (Valmai Rachel) Geddes 1925–1991 m. Alexander (Laurence) Lennie 1923–1984
  2. 2. James (David) Geddes 1913–1985 m. Doris (Frances) HABGOOD 1915–2004
  3. 3. Thelma (Lena Richardson) Geddes 1906–1990

Rachel Richardson's Timeline

4 Records

1871
13 Mar 1871
Birth of Rachel Richardson in Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland
Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland
1871
1871
Rachel Richardson resided here in Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland
Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland
1914
1914
Age 43
Rachel Richardson resided here in Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand
Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand
1932
28 May 1932
Age 61
Death of Rachel Richardson in Ladbrooks,Christchurch, New Zealand
Ladbrooks,Christchurch, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Stobhill,Midlothian,Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Stobhill; ED: 2; Page: 17; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1871_170
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1932
    Event Place: Ladbrooks,Christchurch, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [2] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canterbury, North, Central, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Stobhill; ED: 2; Page: 17; Line: 2; Roll: CSSCT1871_170

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1914

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