Our Family History
Duncan McGeachy
1916 - 1992 (76 years)1. Duncan McGeachy was born in 1916 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Duncan McGeachy and Mary Armour); died on 22 Dec 1992 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Notes:
Died:
EDMONTON JOURNAL, Wednesday, December 23, 1992, p. B11
McGEACHY, Duncan
On Tuesday, December 22, 1992, Duncan McGeachy of Lacombe, Alberta passed away at the age of 78 years.
He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife, Vera. He is also survived by three brothers, John (Ella) McGeachy of Surrey, B.C., Bill (Elsie) McGeachy of Rimbey, Alberta, James of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta; four sisters, Mary (Archie) Scalley of Campbeltown, Scotland, Flora Dewar of Vancouver, B.C., Isa Adams of Rocky Mountain House, and Margaret Proudfoot of Lacombe, Alberta, also numerous nieces and nephews, friends and relatives. Duncan was predeceased by his two brothers, Edward and Robert.
In keeping with his wishes, no service will be held. Wilson's Funeral Chapel, Lacombe, in care of arrangements.Duncan married Vera Elona Moulton on 24 Jul 1948 in Canada. Vera was born on 25 Oct 1916 in Bentley, Alberta, Canada; died on 24 Aug 2007 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. 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]
3. Mary Armour was born in 1883 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (daughter of John Armour and Mary McMichael); died in Dec 1945 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Children:
- John McGeachy was born in 1903 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; and died.
- Edward McGeachy was born in 1905 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 19 Aug 1972 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Robert Armour McGeachy was born on 24 Sep 1906 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 25 Nov 1990 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
- Isabella McNeill McGeachy was born in 1908 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 8 Jun 1996 in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada.
- Mary McMichael McGeachy was born on 15 Dec 1910 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 12 Feb 1997 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Flora McGeachy was born on 11 Feb 1913 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 31 Mar 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- 1. Duncan McGeachy was born in 1916 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 Dec 1992 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
- William McGeachy was born on 17 May 1918 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 28 Nov 1998 in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada.
- Margaret McGeachy was born on 22 Mar 1920 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 15 Apr 2007 in Rimbey, Alberta, Canada.
- 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: 3
4. 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, CampbeltownJohn 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]
5. 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:
- Archibald McGeachy was born in 1874 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Jan 1953 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Isabella McGeachy was born in 1877 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 23 Jan 1920 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- John McGeachy was born in 1878 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 Nov 1926 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
- 2. Duncan McGeachy was born in 1880 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 29 Oct 1969 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
- Flora McGeachy was born on 26 Dec 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 16 May 1973 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Edward McGeachy was born on 19 Dec 1884 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 22 May 1968 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Sweeney McGeachy was born on 29 Aug 1887 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 21 Dec 1969 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Agnes McGeachy was born on 23 Nov 1889 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 18 Oct 1980 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
- Janet McGeachy was born on 28 Feb 1892 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 4 Jun 1978 in Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
6. John Armour John married Mary McMichael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary McMichael Children:
- 3. Mary Armour was born in 1883 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in Dec 1945 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada.
Generation: 4
8. 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]
9. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 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.