Agnes (Aitchison) Geggie (1859 - 1943)

Born 25 Dec 1859 in Longformacus, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of James Geggie — married 18 Nov 1881 in Longformacus, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 9 Oct 1943 at age 83 in Coulterville, Randolph, Illinois, United States

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Biography

Agnes (Aitchison) Geggie was born in Scotland.

Agnes (Aitchison) Geggie migrated from Scotland to Illinois, United States.

Agnes Aitchison was born on 25 December 1859 in Longformacus, Berwickshire, Scotland^[1], the daughter of William Aitchison (1827–1865) and Helen Kerr (~1827–>1901).

Her siblings were:

1. Euphemia Aitchison (1853–~1920)
2. George Aitchison (1857–1857)
3. Catherine Aitchison (1863– )
4. William Aitchison (1865– )

In the 1861 Scotland Census Agnes is just 1 year old and resides with her parents and siblings at Muirburn Cottagem Longformacus^[2].

In the 1871 Scotland Census Agnes was said to be 11 years old and residing in the household of her Uncle William Kerr and his family at 4 Castle Street, Duns, Berwickshire^[3].

In the 1881 Scotland Census Agnes was said to be aged 20 years and employed as a Dressmaker. She resides with her mother at Weirburn Cottage, Longformacus, Berwickshire^[4].

Agnes married James Geggie (born on 24 June 1858 in Ormiston Mill, Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland; son of Thomas (Geggy) Geggie and Jane Paterson) on 18 November 1881 in Longformacus^[5].

Their children were:

1. Thomas Alexander Geggie (1882–~1900)
2. William George Geggie (1884–~1951)
3. Helen Kerr Geggie (1887–1970)
4. Jane Paterson Geggie (1889–~1968)
5. Catherine Agnes Geggie (1893– )
6. Robert James Geggie (~1895–1968)
7. Ewart Gladstone Geggie (1897–1981)
8. Mary Geggie (~1901– )
9. Florence A Geggie (~1902– )

In the 1891 Scotland Census Agnes is said to be 31 years old. She resides with her husband James Geggie and their 4 children in Abbey St Bathans, Berwickshire^[6].

Agnes and her family depart Glasgow on 10 February 1894 aboard the SS Furnessia bound for America^[7]. They arrive in New York on 23 February 1894^[8].

In the 1900 United States Federal Census Agnes is said to be 40 years old and residing with her husband James and 6 children in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois^[9].

In the 1910 US Census Agnes is now said to be 48 years old and residing with her husband James and 6 children. It should be noted the Ancestry transcription records Agnes' age as 42 years however the image clearly shows her to be 48^[10].

In the 1920 US Census Agnes is said to be 58 years old and residing with her husband James and 3 children in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois^[11].

In the 1930 US Census Agnes is now said to be 58 years old and residing with her husband and 3 children. The family remain on the family farm in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois^[12].

In the 1940 US Census 79 year old Agnes remain with her husband and 3 children in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois^[13].

Agnes died on 9 October 1943 in Coulterville, Randolph, Illinois, United States, aged 83 years and was buried in Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville^[14].

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "Statutory Register of Births"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 750/4
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Aitchison birth registered 1860 in Longformacus, mother's maiden name Kerr.
2. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Longformacus; ED: 3; Page: 2; Line: 20; Roll: CSSCT1861_137; Registration Number: 750; Household schedule number: 9; Roll: CSSCT1861_137
   Ancestry uk Record 1080 #9086 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Aitchison (1) daughter in household of William Aitchison (33) in Muirburn Cottage in Longformacus registration district. Born in Longformacus, Berwickshire.
3. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Dunse; ED: 1; Page: 15; Line: 23; Roll: CSSCT1871_174; Registration Number: 735; Household schedule number: 108; Roll: CSSCT1871_174
   Ancestry uk Record 1104 #675575 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Aitchison (11) niece, Scholar, in household of William Kerr (37) at 4 Castle Street in Dunse registration district. Born in Longformacus, Berwickshire.
4. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Longformacus; ED: 3; Page: 1; Line: 3; Roll: cssct1881_310; Registration Number: 750; Household schedule number: 1
   Ancestry uk Record 1119 #3760098 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Aitchison (20) daughter, Dressmaker, in household of Helen Aitchison (53) in Weirburn Cottage in Longformacus registration district. Born in Longformacus, Berwickshire.
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "Statutory Register of Marriages"
   National Records of Scotland, Ref: 750/2
   ScotlandsPeople (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Aitchison marriage to James Geggie registered 1881 in Longformacus.
6. ↑ 1891 Census: "1891 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Abbey St Bathans; ED: 1; Page: 2; Line: 5; Roll: CSSCT1891_375; Registration Number: 726; Household schedule number: 8; Roll: CSSCT1891_375
   Ancestry uk Record 1108 #2796096 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Geggie (31), wife, in household of James Geggie (33) in Abbey St Bathans in Abbey St Bathans registration district. Born in Longformacus, Berwick.
7. ↑ Passenger List: "UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960"
   The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2997 #36779208 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Name: Agues Geggie; Gender: Female; Departure Age: 33; Birth Date: abt 1861; Departure Date: 10 Feb 1894; Departure Port: Scotland; Ship Name: Furnessia; Shipping Line: Anchor Line; Destination Port: New York, USA; Master: Harris.
8. ↑ Passenger List: "New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957"
   Year: 1894; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Line: 6; Page Number: 4
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7488 #4000642196 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Name: Agnes Geggie; Gender: Female; Age: 33; Birth Date: abt 1861; Departure Port: Glasgow, Scotland; Arrival Date: 23 Feb 1894; Arrival Port: New York, New York, USA; Ship Name: Furnessia.
9. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Swanwick, Perry, Illinois; Roll: 335; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0057
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7602 #3401251 (accessed 11 May 2023)
   Agnes Geggie (40), wife, in household of James Geggie (41) in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois. Born in Scotland.
10. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Swanwick, Perry, Illinois; Roll: T624_315; Page: 10a; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374328
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7884 #114741807 (accessed 11 May 2023)
    Agnes Geggie (48), wife, in household of James Geggie (51) in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois, USA. Born in Scotland.
11. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Swanwick, Perry, Illinois; Roll: T625_400; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 89
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 6061 #96253921 (accessed 11 May 2023)
    Ageness Geggie (58), wife, in household of James Geggie (61) in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois. Born in Scotland.
12. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Swanwick, Perry, Illinois; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340285
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 6224 #87310822 (accessed 11 May 2023)
    Aggnes Geggie (68), wife, in household of James Geggie (71) in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois, USA. Born in Scotland.
13. ↑ 1940 Census: "1940 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1940; Census Place: Swanwick, Perry, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00866; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 73-23
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 2442 #141245750 (accessed 11 May 2023)
    Agnes Geggie (79), wife, in household of James Geggie (81) in Swanwick, Perry, Illinois. Born in Scotland.
14. ↑ Burial Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #118620573 (accessed 11 May 2023)
    Memorial page for Agnes Aitchison Geggie (25 Dec 1856-9 Oct 1943), citing Coulterville Cemetery, Coulterville, Randolph County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Steph T (contributor 47490241).