Our Family History
Violet Dixon Greer
1913 - 1973 (59 years)1. Violet Dixon Greer was born on 27 Jan 1913 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Thomas John Greer and Mary McGeachy); died in 1973 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK. Notes:
Died:
England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
Name: Violet Dixon Sheard
Birth Date: 28 Jan 1913
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1973
Age at Death: 60
Registration district: Wisbech
Inferred County: Norfolk
Volume: 4a Page: 961Family/Spouse: Clifford James Sheard. Clifford was born in Jun 1902 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK; died in 1970 in Norfolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Thomas John Greer was born about 1887 (son of Samuel Greer and Sarah MacLachlan); and died. Other Events:
- Occupation: bank teller
- Residence: 1911, Lockerbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, UK; 9 Harecourt Place
Notes:
military papers stated that his wife Mary moved from Renfrewshire to Campbeltown. They had two children: Violet (born 27-1-13 in Campbeltown) and ? (smeared) (born 22-1-19 in Campbeltown).
Thomas married Mary McGeachy on 2 Feb 1911 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of Edward McGeachy and Agnes Coltart) was born in 1887 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1952 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mary McGeachy was born in 1887 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Edward McGeachy and Agnes Coltart); died in 1952 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK. Notes:
Died:
England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
Name: Mary Greer
Birth Date: abt 1887
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1952
Age at Death: 65
Registration district: Wisbech
Inferred County: Norfolk
Volume: 4a Page: 242Children:
- 1. Violet Dixon Greer was born on 27 Jan 1913 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1973 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK.
Generation: 3
4. Samuel Greer Other Events:
- Occupation: 1911; provision merchant, retired
Samuel married Sarah MacLachlan on 16 Jul 1866 in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Sarah MacLachlan Children:
- 2. Thomas John Greer was born about 1887; and died.
6. Edward McGeachy was born on 11 Oct 1855 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John McGeachy and Isobel McQuilkan); died on 15 Nov 1926 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Notes:
Born at New Quay
Died:
married to Agnes Coltart, died at Askomill Rd, Campbeltown.
Informant J E McGeachy, son, of 17 High St, CampbeltownEdward married Agnes Coltart. Agnes (daughter of Francis Coltart and Agnes Gray) was born on 10 Oct 1853 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Agnes Coltart was born on 10 Oct 1853 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK (daughter of Francis Coltart and Agnes Gray); and died. Notes:
Married:
1881 Scotland Census
Campbeltown
Address: 47 High Street
Edward McGeachy 25 Head Gigha G, Argyllshire Fisherman
Agnes McGeachy 26 Wife Troqueer, Damfriesshire
John Edward McGeachy 2 Son Campbeltown, Argyllshire
Agnes McGeachy 2 Mo Dau Campbeltown, Argyllshire
1891 Scotland Census
Campbeltown
Address: North Shore St
Edward McGeachy 35 Head Gigha, Argyllshire Fisherman
Agnes McGeachy 35
John E McGeachy 11
Agnes McGeachy 10
Malcolm McGeachy 7
William McGeachy 5
Mary McGeachy 4
Janet McGeachy 2
Isabella McGeachy 2 mo
1901 Scotland Census
Campbeltown
Town: Campbeltown County: Argyll Address: Princes Street
Edward McGeachy 46 Head Iof Grgha, Argyll Fisherman
Agnes McGeachy 45
John Edward McGeachy 21
Agnes McGeachy 20
Malcolm McGeachy 17
William McGeachy 15
Mary McGeachy 14
Janet McGeachy 12
Isabella McGeachy 10
Flora McGeachy 8
Elizabeth McGeachy 6
Jane Gray McGeachy 5
Children:
- John Edward McGeachy was born in 1880 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Dec 1943 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilkerran, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Agnes McGeachy was born on 23 Jan 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Nov 1940 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Malcolm McGeachy was born on 17 Jan 1884 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Sep 1973 in Vale Of Leven, Dumbartonshire, Scotland, UK.
- William McGeachy was born in 1886 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Jul 1950 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- 3. Mary McGeachy was born in 1887 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1952 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK.
- Janet McGeachy was born in 1889 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Nov 1959 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Kilkerran, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Isabella McGeachy was born on 16 Jan 1891 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 9 Sep 1904 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
Generation: 4
12. John McGeachy was born on 26 Nov 1809 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Edward McGeachy and Janet McFiggan); died on 22 Dec 1889 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Notes:
Father mentioned as Iver
John married Isobel McQuilkan on 13 Jan 1846 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Isobel (daughter of Sweeney McQuilkan and Flora Galbraith) was born on 29 Mar 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Isobel McQuilkan was born on 29 Mar 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Sweeney McQuilkan and Flora Galbraith); and died. Other Events:
- Alias: Wilkison
Notes:
1841 census Gigha
Address: Reloist
MCQUILKAN John M 30 Ag Lab Argyllshire
MCQUILKAN Flora F 25 Argyllshire
MCQUILKAN Niel M 4 Argyllshire
MCQUILKAN Angus M 2 Argyllshire
MCQUILKAN Archd. M 1m Argyllshire
MCQUILKAN Isabella F 20 ArgyllshireChildren:
- Janet McGeachy was born on 7 Jun 1847 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Nov 1916 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Flora McGeachy was born on 4 Dec 1848 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Dec 1931 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- John McGeachy was born on 18 Apr 1851 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Apr 1925 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Malcolm McGeachy was born on 28 Mar 1853 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 25 Jan 1907 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- 6. Edward McGeachy was born on 11 Oct 1855 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Nov 1926 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Isabella McGeachy was born on 18 Jan 1858 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 8 Jul 1950 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- Sweeney McGeachy was born on 18 Aug 1862 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Jun 1900 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
14. Francis Coltart Francis married Agnes Gray. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Agnes Gray Children:
- 7. Agnes Coltart was born on 10 Oct 1853 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK; and died.