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Rachel Richardson 1871–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Mar 1871

Birth Location: Stobhill,Midlothian

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. In 1871, Rachel Richardson resided in Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1905, Rachel Richardson resided in Dunedin Central, Otago, 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.
  • In 1871, Rachel Richardson resided in Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1905, Rachel Richardson resided in Dunedin Central, Otago, 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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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rachel Richardson's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Richardson
1871–1932
Birth Place: Stobhill,Midlothian
Parents
David RICHARDSON
1850–1900
Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Caroline Borthwick
1851–1922
Cranstonn, Edinburghshire
Grandparents
David RICHARDSON
1830–1853
, Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland
Alison Dudgeon
1832–1904
Cockpen, Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland.
John Borthwick
1807–1868
Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland
Rachel Steedman
1818–1870
Cranston, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
David Richardson
1794–1841
Anne Walkingshaw
1792–1865
George Dudgeon
1814–1887
Agnes Dudgeon
1805–
James Borthwick
1773–1847
Helen Bryson
1777–1852
William Steedman
1771–
Elizabeth Clark
1771–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David RICHARDSON
1761–
Margaret Weddle
1768–
James Walkingshaw
1752–1798
Elizabeth Bell
1751–1803
John Dudgeon
1760–1877
Alison SCOTT
1770–1877
Peter Simpson
1773–
Isabel Ferguson
1777–1853
Archibald Borthwick
1746–1815
Katharine Burton
1750–
John Bryson
1745–
Lilias Monfries
1745–

Rachel Richardson's Descendants

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Rachel Richardson (13 Mar 1871–28 May 1932) m. James Geddes (10 Apr 1868–09 Aug 1950)
  1. 1. Robert (Victor) Geddes 1897–1969 m. Jessie (Christina) Cockburn 1903–1964
    1. 1. Neroli (Olwyn) Geddes 1932–2017 m. Robert (Hamilton) Duff 1925–2006
    2. 2. Robert (James Donald) Geddes 1929–2017
    3. 3. Thelma (Jessie) Geddes 1923–2004 m. Vincent (Wilfred) Matthews 1923–1995
    4. 4. Natalie (Lois) Geddes 1932–2015 m. Graeme (Francis) Ritchie 1935–1987
    5. 5. 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 m. Frederick (Charles) Perham 1899–1991
    1. 1. Alison (Clare) Perham 1935–2000

Rachel Richardson's Timeline

5 Records

1871
13 Mar 1871
Birth of Rachel Richardson in Stobhill,Midlothian
Stobhill,Midlothian
1871
1871
Rachel Richardson resided here in Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland
Stobhill, Midlothian, Scotland
1905
1905-1906
Age 34
Rachel Richardson resided here in Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand
Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand
1914
1914
Age 43
Rachel Richardson resided here in Rotherfield Hotel, Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand
Rotherfield Hotel, Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand
1932
28 May 1932
Age 61
Death of Rachel Richardson in Ladbrooks,Christchurch
Ladbrooks,Christchurch

Sources

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

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 May 1932
    Event Place: Ladbrooks,Christchurch
    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: Residence
    Event Date: 1905-1906
    Event Place: Dunedin Central, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1905-1906

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Rotherfield Hotel, Christchurch South, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1914

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canterbury, North, Central, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    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

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