John Geddes
M, #8584, b. circa 1820, d. 8 October 1886
John Geddes was born circa 1820. He was the son of George Geddes and Jean Smith. John Geddes was a carpenter's apprentice.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Geddes, 45; Mrs Geddes, 40; John Geddes, 20; Jannet Geddes, 17; Jean Geddes, 15; Hellen Geddes, 13; James Geddes, 11; William Geddes, 8; Margaret Geddes, 2.1
He was a seaman, ship owner and captain. He married Ellen Symon at Parish of Speymouth, Morayshire, Scotland, on 22 October 1844.2,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at High Street, Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Geddes, head; Hellen Geddes, wife; Jane Geddes, daughter; George Geddes, son; Margt. A Geddes, daughter; Jannet Geddes, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household 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.5
John Geddes died on 8 October 1886 at 4 Gollachy Village, Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland.6 He was buried after 8 October 1886 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.6
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Geddes, 45; Mrs Geddes, 40; John Geddes, 20; Jannet Geddes, 17; Jean Geddes, 15; Hellen Geddes, 13; James Geddes, 11; William Geddes, 8; Margaret Geddes, 2.1
He was a seaman, ship owner and captain. He married Ellen Symon at Parish of Speymouth, Morayshire, Scotland, on 22 October 1844.2,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at High Street, Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Geddes, head; Hellen Geddes, wife; Jane Geddes, daughter; George Geddes, son; Margt. A Geddes, daughter; Jannet Geddes, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household 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.5
John Geddes died on 8 October 1886 at 4 Gollachy Village, Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland.6 He was buried after 8 October 1886 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.6
Children of John Geddes and Helen Symon
- Jane Geddes b. c 1846, d. 14 Jan 1864
- George Geddes b. c 1847, d. 1 Jul 1867
- Margaret Ann Geddes+ b. c 1849, d. 24 Jul 1885
- Janet Geddes b. c 1851
- John Geddes b. c 1855
- William Geddes b. 29 Jan 1857
- Helen Geddes b. 31 Mar 1859
- James Geddes b. 25 Apr 1861
- Alexander Geddes b. 6 Apr 1863, d. 8 Apr 1891
- Jane Geddes+ b. 10 May 1865, d. 17 May 1935
- George Geddes b. 8 Sep 1868
Citations
- [S8734] 1841, Scottish Census, "John Geddes, male, age 20, born in county, carpenter's apprentice, resident in Portgordon."
- [S7493] John Geddes, Ellen (Helen) Symon, Surname: Geddes. Forename: John. Spouse Name: Ellen Symon. Date: 22/10/1844. Parish Number: 143. Ref: 40 273. Parish: Speymouth.
- [S7492] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Geddes, male. Spouse: Ellen Symon. Marriage: 22 OCT 1844, Speymouth, Moray, Scotland."
- [S7498] 1851, Scottish Census, "John Geddes, head, married, male, age 30, born in Rathven, Banffshire, seaman, resident at High Street, Portgordon."
- [S7506] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Geddes, head, married, male, age 61, born in Buckie, Banff, shipowner, resident at 4 Main Street."
- [S7494] John Geddes, Gravestone inscription data, "NM056437, John Geddes, c. 1813 to 08 OCT 1886. Occupation : Ship Owner. Date of Birth : c. 1813. Spouse's Name : Ellen Symon. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)381. Date of Death : 08 OCT 1886. Place of Death : 4 Gollachy Village, Portgordon."