George Geddes

M, #8587, b. circa 1847, d. 1 July 1867
     George Geddes was born circa 1847 at Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John Geddes and Helen Symon.
He was listed as head of household's son 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.1

He was listed as head of household's son 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.2
George died on 1 July 1867 at sea.3 He was buried after 1 July 1867 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.3

Citations

  1. [S7498] 1851, Scottish Census, "George Geddes, son, male, age 4, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at High Street, Portgordon."
  2. [S7499] 1861, Scottish Census, "George Geddes, son, male, age 13, born in Banffshire, Enzie (Originally: Banffshire, Port Gordon), scholar, resident at Gollachy Village."
  3. [S7497] George Geddes, Gravestone inscription data, "NM056451, George Geddes, c. 1847 to 01 JUL 1867. Date of Birth : c. 1847. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)381. Date of Death : 01 JUL 1867. Place of Death : At Sea."