James
Geddie
Born before [location unknown]
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Janet (Davidson) Geddie
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Father of
James Geddie, Charles Geddie, Agnes Geddie, Jonet Geddie, Anabill Geddie, Isobell Geddie, Barbara Geddie and Andro Geddie
Died
after age 50
in Urquhart, Elginshire, Scotland
Profile last modified
| Created 1 Feb 2019
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Biography
James is first found mentioned in the year 1574 in connection with lands granted by the Prior of Pluscarden, see the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1545 - 1632.
The next mention is in 1582 - Confirmation by the King of charter by Alexander (Seytoun), prior of Pluscarden, to James Geddie in Urquhart, and Janet Davidson his spouse, of 10 acres of the lands of Urquhart, etc., Elginshire. Dated at Pluscarden, 28th October 1582. James Seytoun, lawful brother of the laird of Lathrisk, is a witness. Confirmed 20th August 1584. — Lib. xxxv. No. 918.
Sources
- A History of the Family Seton during eight centuries, by George Seton. 1895. Vol. 2. p 316 [1]
- 1574 (Register of the Privy Council of Scotland 1545 - 1632.) on Ancestry website [2]
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