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Duncan McGeachy

Male 1880 - 1969  (89 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Duncan McGeachy was born in 1880 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John McGeachy and Isabella MacNeill); died on 29 Oct 1969 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.

    Duncan married Mary Armour on 20 Jun 1902 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Mary (daughter of John Armour and Mary McMichael) was born in 1883 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in Dec 1945 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. John McGeachy was born in 1903 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    2. Edward McGeachy was born in 1905 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 19 Aug 1972 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
    3. Robert Armour McGeachy was born on 24 Sep 1906 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 25 Nov 1990 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
    4. Isabella McNeill McGeachy was born in 1908 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 8 Jun 1996 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
    5. Mary McMichael McGeachy was born on 15 Dec 1910 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 12 Feb 1997 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Flora McGeachy was born on 11 Feb 1913 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 31 Mar 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
    7. Duncan McGeachy was born in 1916 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Dec 1992 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
    8. William McGeachy was born on 17 May 1918 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Nov 1998 in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada.
    9. Margaret McGeachy was born on 22 Mar 1920 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Apr 2007 in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada.
    10. James McGeachy was born on 19 Feb 1927 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 26 Jun 1998 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Nameo Cemetery, Sturgeon, Alberta, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John McGeachy was born on 18 Apr 1851 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of John McGeachy and Isobel McQuilkan); died on 15 Apr 1925 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Born at New Quay

    Died:
    widower of Isabella McNeill, died at 55 High St, Campbeltown age 73.
    Informant Archibald McGeachy, son, of 16 Glentorran Place, Campbeltown

    John married Isabella MacNeill on 24 Jan 1873 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Isabella was born about 1852 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Isabella MacNeill was born about 1852 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.

    Notes:

    father was John McNeill, ship carpenter and her mother Agnes McNeill

    Notes:

    Married:
    1881 Scotland Census
    Campbeltown
    Address: 16 High Street
    John McGeachy 29 Head Argyll Gaelic, Island of Gigha Fisherman
    Isabella McGeachy 30 Wife Argyll Gaelic, Campbeltown
    Archibald McGeachy 7 Son Argyll, Campbeltown
    Isabella McGeachy 4 Dau Argyll, Campbeltown
    John McGeachy 3 Son Argyll, Campbeltown
    Duncan McGeachy 1 Son Argyll, Campbeltown
    Isabella McGeachy 59 Mother Wife Argyll, Gigha Husband's name John
    Isabella McGeachy 22 Dau Argyll, Gigha Domestic Servant
    Swennie McGeachy 18 Son Gaelic, Island of Gigha Fisherman
    John McNeilage 9 Grandson Argyll, Campbeltown
    Thomas Brisland 27 Boarder Lanarkshire, Partick Boiler maker

    1891 Scotland Census
    Campbeltown
    Address: High St Dalintober
    John McGeachy 40 Head Campbeltown, Argyllshire Fisherman
    Isabella McGeachy 39 Wife Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Archd McGeachy 17 Son Campbeltown, Argyllshire Fisherman unemployed
    Isabella McGeachy 15 Dau Campbeltown, Argyllshire Gen Serv Domestic
    John McGeachy 13 Son Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Duncan McGeachy 11 Son Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Flora McGeachy 9 Dau Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Edward McGeachy 7 Son Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Sweenney McGeachy 3 Son Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Agnes McGeachy 1 Dau Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    Malcolm McGeachy 36 Boarder Campbeltown, Argyllshire Fisherman unemployed
    Duncan McGeachy 10 Boarder Campbeltown, Argyllshire
    John McGeachy 7 Boarder Campbeltown, Argyllshire

    1901 Scotland Census
    Campbeltown
    Address: High Street Mcphersons L
    John McGeachy 50 Head Camptn, Argyll Fisherman
    Isabella McGeachy 49 Wife Camptn, Argyll
    Isabella Butler 25 Dau Camptn, Argyll
    John McGeachy 27 Son Camptn, Argyll Fisherman
    Duncan McGeachy 21 Son Camptn, Argyll Fisherman
    Flora McGeachy 19 Dau Camptn, Argyll
    Edward McGeachy 16 Son Camptn, Argyll Fisherman
    Sweeney McGeachy 13 Son Camptn, Argyll
    Agnes McGeachy 11 Dau Camptn, Argyll
    Janet McGeachy 9 Dau Camptn, Argyll
    Duncan McGeachy 20 Boarder Camptn, Argyll Fisherman
    James Grahame 22 Boarder Camptn, Argyll Fisherman

    Children:
    1. Archibald McGeachy was born in 1874 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Jan 1953 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Isabella McGeachy was born in 1877 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 23 Jan 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    3. John McGeachy was born in 1878 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Nov 1926 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    4. 1. Duncan McGeachy was born in 1880 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Oct 1969 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
    5. Flora McGeachy was born on 26 Dec 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 May 1973 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    6. Edward McGeachy was born on 19 Dec 1884 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 May 1968 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Sweeney McGeachy was born on 29 Aug 1887 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Dec 1969 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Agnes McGeachy was born on 23 Nov 1889 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Oct 1980 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    9. Janet McGeachy was born on 28 Feb 1892 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 4 Jun 1978 in Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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]


  2. 5.  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 Argyllshire

    Children:
    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 2. 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.
    4. 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.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.
    7. 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.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Edward McGeachy was born about 1781 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Duncan McGeachy and Mary Ramsay); died on 15 Jun 1854 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Donald
    • Alias: Iver

    Notes:

    Died at New Quay

    Edward married Janet McFiggan on 17 Mar 1803 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Janet (daughter of Duncan McFiggan and Janet Currie) was born about 1783 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 5 Sep 1857 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Janet McFiggan was born about 1783 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of Duncan McFiggan and Janet Currie); died on 5 Sep 1857 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Other Events:

    • Alias: Littleson

    Notes:

    Died:
    died Dalaruan, aged 74
    son Edward McGeachy, son, is informant

    Notes:

    Married:
    1841 Cara
    Edward Mcgeachy 60
    Janet Mcgeachy 55
    John Mcgeachy 25
    Niel Mcgeachy 20
    Malcom Mcgeachy 20
    Archibald Mcgeachy 10
    Margaret Mcgeachy 20
    Nancy Mcgeachy 15
    Marion Mcgeachy 13
    Janet Mcgeachy 3
    Malcom Mcgugan 6 Mo

    1851 census Gigha Newquay
    Edward Mcgeachy 75 retired farmer
    Janet Mcgeachy 67
    Malcom Mcgeachy 29
    Marrion Mcgeachy 24

    Children:
    1. Mary McGeachy was born on 26 Dec 1803 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Dec 1879 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Elizabeth McGeachy was born on 17 Sep 1805 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 20 Dec 1878 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Duncan McGeachy was born on 27 Sep 1807 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 2 Sep 1875 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. 4. John McGeachy was born on 26 Nov 1809 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Dec 1889 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. Janet McGeachy was born on 28 Apr 1812 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Dec 1897 in Howard, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Neil McGeachy was born on 20 Apr 1814 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    7. Peggy McGeachy was born on 26 May 1816 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Jun 1902 in Dawn, Lambton, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Malcom McGeachy was born on 5 May 1818 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 May 1889 in Dawn, Lambton, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Dresden Cemetery, Camden, Kent, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Edward McGeachy was born on 5 May 1818 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 9 Oct 1893 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    10. Ann McGeachy was born on 24 Jul 1820 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Jul 1904 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    11. Barbara McGeachy was born on 11 Jun 1822 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Mar 1894 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    12. Mysie McGeachy was born on 29 Jun 1824 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 14 Apr 1865 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    13. Archibald McGeachy was born on 15 Jan 1828 in Killean and Kilchenzie, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1865 in Midleton, Cork, Ireland.

  3. 10.  Sweeney McQuilkan was born about 1781 (son of Angus McQuilkan and Euphemia Galbraith); died on 28 Dec 1847 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died at Drumchro

    Sweeney married Flora Galbraith on 15 Apr 1808 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. Flora (daughter of John Galbraith and Catherine MacGougan) was born about 1786; died on 2 Jan 1860 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Flora Galbraith was born about 1786 (daughter of John Galbraith and Catherine MacGougan); died on 2 Jan 1860 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Died at Leim as a widow.
    John McQuilkan, son, is informant

    Notes:

    Married:
    Swuin McQuilkan in Leim with Flora Galbraith, daughter of Catherine McGougan in Kinerarah

    1827 census

    Children:
    1. John McQuilkan was born on 9 Jan 1809 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 26 Aug 1894 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    2. Angus McQuilkan was born on 9 Feb 1811 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Feb 1843 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. Catherine McQuilkan was born on 14 Apr 1813 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 27 Oct 1897 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    4. Effie McQuilkan was born on 1 Nov 1815 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 23 Sep 1863 in Heylipoll, Isle of Tyree, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    5. 5. Isobel McQuilkan was born on 29 Mar 1818 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    6. Flora McQuilkan was born on 23 Jan 1821 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 30 Apr 1823 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    7. Malcom McQuilkan was born on 16 Oct 1823 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1854 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    8. Flora McQuilkan was born on 2 Jun 1827 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
    9. Sweeney McQuilkan was born on 18 Aug 1830 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Jun 1859 in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK; was buried in Isle of Gigha, Argyll, Scotland, UK.