Alexander Geddes

M, #8593, b. 6 April 1863, d. 8 April 1891
     Alexander Geddes was born on 6 April 1863 at Parish of Enzie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Geddes and Helen Symon. Alexander Geddes was a druggist and sailor.
He was listed as head of household's son 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.2
Alexander died on 8 April 1891 at Cluny Square, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 28.3 He was buried after 8 April 1891 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.3

Citations

  1. [S7503] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Geddes, male. Birth: 6 APR 1863 Enzie, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Geddes. Mother: Helen Symon."
  2. [S7506] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexander Geddes, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portgordon, Banff, druggist, resident at 4 Main Street."
  3. [S7507] Alexander Geddes, Gravestone inscription data, "NM056425, Alexander Geddes, c. 1864 to 08 APR 1891. Occupation : Sailor. Date of Birth : c. 1864. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)381. Date of Death : 08 APR 1891. Place of Death : Cluny Square, Buckie."