Georgiana Leith1 
F, #189381, b. 29 June 1844, d. 21 April 1907
Georgiana Leith|b. 29 Jun 1844\nd. 21 Apr 1907|p18939.htm#i189381|Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie|b. 19 Dec 1817\nd. 14 Jul 1886|p18938.htm#i189378|Mary Anna Halkett|d. 17 Nov 1900|p18938.htm#i189380|General Sir Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie|d. 19 Feb 1859|p5071.htm#i50703|Maria Thorp|b. 7 Jun 1791\nd. 2 Aug 1834|p18937.htm#i189369|General Sir Alexander Halkett||p18938.htm#i189379||||
Last Edited=25 Apr 2006
Georgiana Leith was born on 29 June 1844.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie and Mary Anna Halkett. She died on 21 April 1907 at age 62, unmarried.1
Georgiana Leith lived at Freefield by Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1
Georgiana Leith lived at Freefield by Insch, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Katherine Frances Boyd1
F, #189382
Katherine Frances Boyd||p18939.htm#i189382|Thomas Boyd|b. 1818|p18936.htm#i189358|Frances Thorpe||p18936.htm#i189359|John Boyd|b. 27 Feb 1792\nd. 1839|p18936.htm#i189352|Hannah Hogan||p18936.htm#i189353|||||||
Last Edited=26 Apr 2006
Katherine Frances Boyd is the daughter of Thomas Boyd and Frances Thorpe.1
Katherine Frances Boyd also went by the nick-name of Kitty.1
Katherine Frances Boyd also went by the nick-name of Kitty.1
Citations
- [S1696] Anna Fox, "re: Boyd Family," e-mail message from <e-mail address> (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 26 April 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyd Family".
Major James Leith, V.C.1
M, #189383, b. 26 May 1826, d. 13 May 1869
Major James Leith, V.C.|b. 26 May 1826\nd. 13 May 1869|p18939.htm#i189383|General Sir Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie|d. 19 Feb 1859|p5071.htm#i50703|Maria Thorp|b. 7 Jun 1791\nd. 2 Aug 1834|p18937.htm#i189369|Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie|d. 1828|p18949.htm#i189484|Mary E. Gordon||p18949.htm#i189486|Robert W. D. Thorp|b. 12 Nov 1766\nd. c Jul 1849|p18937.htm#i189362|Ann C. Grant|d. 24 Jan 1827|p18937.htm#i189364|
Last Edited=1 May 2007
Major James Leith, V.C. was born on 26 May 1826 at Glenkindle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of General Sir Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie and Maria Thorp.1 He married Isabella Shaw, daughter of Thomas Shaw, on 8 September 1863.1 He died on 13 May 1869 at age 42 at Hyde Park, London, England.1,2 He was buried at Towie Church, Glenkindle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.2
Major James Leith, V.C. fought in the Indian Mutiny.2 He was Victoria Cross (V.C.) on 24 December 1858.1,2 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Scots Greys and 14th Hussars.1
Major James Leith, V.C. fought in the Indian Mutiny.2 He was Victoria Cross (V.C.) on 24 December 1858.1,2 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Scots Greys and 14th Hussars.1
Children of Major James Leith, V.C. and Isabella Shaw
- Elizabeth Anne Leith d. 19431
- Isabella Mary Leith d. 6 Apr 19551
- Maria Caroline Leith d. 17 Mar 19601
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S227] Max Arthur, Symbol of Courage: The men behind the medal (London, U.K.: Pan Books, 2004), page 660. Hereinafter cited as Symbol of Courage.
Thomas Shaw1
M, #189384
Last Edited=25 Apr 2006
Child of Thomas Shaw
- Isabella Shaw+ d. 12 Nov 19281
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Isabella Shaw1
F, #189385, d. 12 November 1928
Isabella Shaw|d. 12 Nov 1928|p18939.htm#i189385|Thomas Shaw||p18939.htm#i189384||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=25 Apr 2006
Isabella Shaw was the daughter of Thomas Shaw.1 She married, firstly, Major James Leith, V.C., son of General Sir Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie and Maria Thorp, on 8 September 1863.1 She married, secondly, Colonel Hon. John Scott Napier on 6 April 1876.1 She died on 12 November 1928.1
From 8 September 1863, her married name became Leith.1 From 6 April 1876, her married name became Napier.1
From 8 September 1863, her married name became Leith.1 From 6 April 1876, her married name became Napier.1
Children of Isabella Shaw and Major James Leith, V.C.
- Elizabeth Anne Leith d. 19431
- Isabella Mary Leith d. 6 Apr 19551
- Maria Caroline Leith d. 17 Mar 19601
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Isabella Mary Leith1
F, #189386, d. 6 April 1955
Isabella Mary Leith|d. 6 Apr 1955|p18939.htm#i189386|Major James Leith, V.C.|b. 26 May 1826\nd. 13 May 1869|p18939.htm#i189383|Isabella Shaw|d. 12 Nov 1928|p18939.htm#i189385|General Sir Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie|d. 19 Feb 1859|p5071.htm#i50703|Maria Thorp|b. 7 Jun 1791\nd. 2 Aug 1834|p18937.htm#i189369|Thomas Shaw||p18939.htm#i189384||||
Last Edited=25 Apr 2006
Isabella Mary Leith was the daughter of Major James Leith, V.C. and Isabella Shaw.1 She died on 6 April 1955, unmarried.1
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Maria Caroline Leith1
F, #189387, d. 17 March 1960
Maria Caroline Leith|d. 17 Mar 1960|p18939.htm#i189387|Major James Leith, V.C.|b. 26 May 1826\nd. 13 May 1869|p18939.htm#i189383|Isabella Shaw|d. 12 Nov 1928|p18939.htm#i189385|General Sir Alexander Leith of Freefield and Glenkindie|d. 19 Feb 1859|p5071.htm#i50703|Maria Thorp|b. 7 Jun 1791\nd. 2 Aug 1834|p18937.htm#i189369|Thomas Shaw||p18939.htm#i189384||||
Last Edited=25 Apr 2006
Maria Caroline Leith was the daughter of Major James Leith, V.C. and Isabella Shaw.1 She married James Dayrolles Crosbie on 28 July 1894.1 She died on 17 March 1960.1
From 28 July 1894, her married name became Crosbie.
From 28 July 1894, her married name became Crosbie.
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
James Dayrolles Crosbie1
M, #189388, d. 18 December 1947
Last Edited=25 Apr 2006
James Dayrolles Crosbie married Maria Caroline Leith, daughter of Major James Leith, V.C. and Isabella Shaw, on 28 July 1894.1 He died on 18 December 1947.1
James Dayrolles Crosbie held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.).1 He lived at Ballyheigue Castle, County Kerry, Ireland.1 He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.).1 He was decorated with the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).1
James Dayrolles Crosbie held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.).1 He lived at Ballyheigue Castle, County Kerry, Ireland.1 He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.).1 He was decorated with the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).1
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 588. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Charles Daniel Boyd1
M, #189389, b. 10 September 1859, d. 1880
Charles Daniel Boyd|b. 10 Sep 1859\nd. 1880|p18939.htm#i189389|Thomas Boyd|b. 1818|p18936.htm#i189358|Frances Thorpe||p18936.htm#i189359|John Boyd|b. 27 Feb 1792\nd. 1839|p18936.htm#i189352|Hannah Hogan||p18936.htm#i189353|||||||
Last Edited=26 Apr 2006
Charles Daniel Boyd was born on 10 September 1859.1 He was the son of Thomas Boyd and Frances Thorpe.1 He died in 1880, killed in the Chilcomb tragedy.1
Citations
- [S1696] Anna Fox, "re: Boyd Family," e-mail message from <e-mail address> (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 26 April 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyd Family".
Mary Crawford1
F, #189390, d. circa 1890
Mary Crawford|d. c 1890|p18939.htm#i189390|George Crawford||p18940.htm#i189391||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=26 Apr 2006
Mary Crawford was the daughter of George Crawford.1 She married, firstly, John Thomas Evans Boyd, son of Thomas Boyd and Frances Thorpe.1 She married, secondly, Reverend unknown Greene.1 She died circa 1890.1
Her married name became Greene.1 Her married name became Boyd.1
Her married name became Greene.1 Her married name became Boyd.1
Child of Mary Crawford and John Thomas Evans Boyd
- Colonel Thomas Crawford Boyd+ b. 26 Aug 1886, d. 9 Nov 19671
Citations
- [S1696] Anna Fox, "re: Boyd Family," e-mail message from <e-mail address> (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) to Darryl Roger Lundy, 26 April 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyd Family".