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We remember Patrick Mcgrechan
We remember Patrick Mcgrechan
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
James Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
12th November 1888
1891
sibling
Elizabeth Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
30th October 1891
1893
sibling
Helen Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
26th November 1893
1896
1896
location
31 New St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9423984
11th January 1896
1898
sibling
Hugh Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
14th February 1898
1900
sibling
John Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
20th April 1900
1901
location
16 Spittal Rd, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9424164
1901
1902
sibling
Joseph Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
15th May 1902
1904
sibling
Michael Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
26th September 1904
1911
sibling
Francis Mcgrechan
Source:9424126
20th January 1911
1911
employment
Apprentice Plumber
Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9424126
1911
1911
location
10 Wallace St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9424126
1911
1913
employment
Steel-Work Labourer
Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9424126
1913
1913
location
10 Wallace St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9424179
1913
1913
children
Annie McGrechan
Source:9424209
6th September 1913
1913
marriage
Annie McEwan
Source:9424179
31st December 1913
1915
children
Nellie McGrechan
Source:9424255
2nd May 1915
1916
children
James McGrechan
Source:9424255
1st May 1916
employment
General Labourer
Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9424126
employment
Steel Worker
Source:9424126
service
British Army
Private
S/13050
Gordon Highlanders
Source:2801806
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
S/13050
Gordon Highlanders
Source:7098628
1918
death
Killed in Action
Patrick's body was not found. He was Killed in Action in France or Belgium
Unknown
France
Source:7098628
Source:9423999
25th March 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7098628
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Patrick |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Mcgrechan |
| Source | 2801806 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wallace St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 | |
| 10 Wallace St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1913 | |
| 16 Spittal Rd, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| 31 New St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | 11th January 1896 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S/13050 | Gordon Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | S/13050 | Gordon Highlanders | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie McGrechan | daughter | 6th September 1913 | |
| Nellie McGrechan | daughter | 2nd May 1915 | |
| James McGrechan | son | 1st May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Docherty | mother | ||
| James McGrechan | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James McGrechan | brother | 12th November 1888 | |
| Elizabeth McGrechan | sister | 30th October 1891 | |
| Helen McGrechan | sister | 26th November 1893 | |
| Hugh McGrechan | brother | 14th February 1898 | |
| John McGrechan | brother | 20th April 1900 | |
| Joseph McGrechan | brother | 15th May 1902 | |
| Michael McGrechan | brother | 26th September 1904 | |
| Francis McGrechan | brother | 20th January 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie McEwan | wife | 31st December 1913 |
Media
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1896 Birth Patrick McGrechanPatrick was the 5th child of 12, born to James McGrechan and Ellen Docherty. He was born at 31 New St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, ScotlandContributed by:
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1918 Death Patrick McGrechanThis document shows that he was Killed in Action on 25 Mar 1918, whilst serving with the 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders. He was 21 years old, and his rank was Lance CorporalContributed by:
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1911 Census Patrick McGrechan, and his FamilyThis Census shows Patrick, his parents James and Ellen McGrechan and 8 of his siblingsContributed by:
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1901 Census Patrick McGrechan and FamilyThe Family were living at 16 Spittal Row, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland.Contributed by:
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1913 Marriage Patrick and Annie McGrechanPatrick and Annie were married in the Catholic Chapel, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland after Publication according to the Forms of the Roman Catholic Church. Patrick's Occupation is listed as Steel Work Labourer, and Annie is a Drapery Worker. The witnesses were Thomas McMillan and Patrick's sister Nellie (Helen) McGrechanContributed by:
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Patrick and Annie McGrechanPatrick and Annie McGrechan (nee McEwan) and their daughter Annie. She was born in 1913Contributed by:
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1913 Birth Annie McGrechanShe was born at 55 High St, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland Her father Patrick's Occupation was listed as Steel Work Labourer, and her mother was a Confectionary Worker.Contributed by:
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1915 Birth Nellie McGrechanBorn at 4 Moray Place, Rutherglen, Lanrkshire, ScotlandContributed by:
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1916 Birth James McGrechanBorn at 4 Moray Place, Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, ScotlandContributed by:
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McGrechan FamilyIt is believed this photo was taken c 1911 in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Possibly for Francis's Baptism. We believe from that they are named from Left to right- Back Row, Patrick, James snr (? holding a nephew), James jnr, Hugh. Front Row- John, Elizabeth, Michael, Ellen holding Francis, and JosephContributed by:
Colleen153814
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mgrechan | caroline80750 | |
| 1896 Birth Patrick McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| 1918 Death Patrick McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| 1911 Census Patrick McGrechan, and his Family | Colleen153814 | |
| 1901 Census Patrick McGrechan and Family | Colleen153814 | |
| 1913 Marriage Patrick and Annie McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| Patrick and Annie McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| 1913 Birth Annie McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| 1915 Birth Nellie McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| 1916 Birth James McGrechan | Colleen153814 | |
| McGrechan Family | Colleen153814 |
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