Helen Symon
F, #8585, b. circa 1823, d. 8 October 1896
Helen Symon was born circa 1823 at Speymouth, Morayshire, Scotland. Helen Symon was also known as Ellen. She married John Geddes at Parish of Speymouth, Morayshire, Scotland, on 22 October 1844.1,2 As of 22 October 1844, her married name was Helen Geddes.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at High Street, Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Geddes, head; Hellen Geddes, wife; Jane Geddes, daughter; George Geddes, son; Margt. A Geddes, daughter; Jannet Geddes, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Gollachy Village, Enzie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ellen Geddes, wife; Jean Geddes, daughter; George Geddes, son; Margaret Geddes, daughter; Janet Geddes, daughter; John Geddes, son; William Geddes, son; Ellen Geddes, daughter.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 4 Main Street, Gollachy, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Geddes, head; Ellen Geddes, wife; Ellen Geddes, daughter; James Geddes, son; Alexander Geddes, son; George Geddes, son.5
Helen died on 8 October 1896 at 40 East Church Street, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 She was buried after 8 October 1896 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at High Street, Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Geddes, head; Hellen Geddes, wife; Jane Geddes, daughter; George Geddes, son; Margt. A Geddes, daughter; Jannet Geddes, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Gollachy Village, Enzie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ellen Geddes, wife; Jean Geddes, daughter; George Geddes, son; Margaret Geddes, daughter; Janet Geddes, daughter; John Geddes, son; William Geddes, son; Ellen Geddes, daughter.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 4 Main Street, Gollachy, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Geddes, head; Ellen Geddes, wife; Ellen Geddes, daughter; James Geddes, son; Alexander Geddes, son; George Geddes, son.5
Helen died on 8 October 1896 at 40 East Church Street, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 She was buried after 8 October 1896 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.6
Children of Helen Symon and John Geddes
- Jane Geddes b. c 1846, d. 14 Jan 1864
- George Geddes b. c 1847, d. 1 Jul 1867
- Margaret Ann Geddes+ b. c 1849, d. 24 Jul 1885
- Janet Geddes b. c 1851
- John Geddes b. c 1855
- William Geddes b. 29 Jan 1857
- Helen Geddes b. 31 Mar 1859
- James Geddes b. 25 Apr 1861
- Alexander Geddes b. 6 Apr 1863, d. 8 Apr 1891
- Jane Geddes+ b. 10 May 1865, d. 17 May 1935
- George Geddes b. 8 Sep 1868
Citations
- [S7493] John Geddes, Ellen (Helen) Symon, Surname: Geddes. Forename: John. Spouse Name: Ellen Symon. Date: 22/10/1844. Parish Number: 143. Ref: 40 273. Parish: Speymouth.
- [S7492] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Geddes, male. Spouse: Ellen Symon. Marriage: 22 OCT 1844, Speymouth, Moray, Scotland."
- [S7498] 1851, Scottish Census, "Hellen Geddes, wife, married, female, age 28, born in Speymouth, Morayshire, resident at High Street, Portgordon."
- [S7499] 1861, Scottish Census, "Ellen Geddes, wife, widow (sic), female, age 38, born in Morayshire, Speymouth, captain's (M.S.) wife, resident at Gollachy Village."
- [S7506] 1881, Scottish Census, "Ellen Geddes, wife, married, female, age 57, born in Kingston, Elgin, shipowner's wife, resident at 4 Main Street."
- [S7495] Helen Geddes née Symon, Gravestone inscription data, "NM060424, Helen "Ellen" Geddes (née Symon), c. 1823 to 08 OCT 1896. Date of Birth : c. 1823. Spouse's Name : Captain John Geddes, Ship Owner, Portgordon. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)381. Date of Death : 08 OCT 1896. Place of Death : 40 East Church Street, Buckie."