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William McGeachy

Male 1886 - 1950  (64 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William McGeachy was born in 1886 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK (son of Edward McGeachy and Agnes Coltart); died on 10 Jul 1950 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.

    Notes:

    Died:
    garage manager, married to Janet Paterson, died at 1301 Govan Rd, Glasgow ages 64.
    Informant Janet McGeachy, widow of 10 Tantallon Rd, Glasgow

    Family/Spouse: Janet Paterson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  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, Campbeltown

    Edward 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]


  2. 3.  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:
    1. 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.
    2. Agnes McGeachy was born on 23 Jan 1881 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 11 Nov 1940 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK.
    3. 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.
    4. 1. William McGeachy was born in 1886 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 10 Jul 1950 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK.
    5. Mary McGeachy was born in 1887 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died in 1952 in Wisbech, Norfolk, England, UK.
    6. 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.
    7. Isabella McGeachy was born on 16 Jan 1891 in Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland, UK; died on 9 Sep 1904 in Campbeltown, 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. 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. 2. 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.

  3. 6.  Francis Coltart

    Francis married Agnes Gray. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Agnes Gray
    Children:
    1. 3. Agnes Coltart was born on 10 Oct 1853 in Troqueer, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, UK; and died.


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.