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We remember Hector Mcgregor Urquhart
We remember Hector Mcgregor Urquhart
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Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
John Urquhart
Source:9372515
13th June 1881
1883
location
Durnamuck, Loch Broom, Ross-shire
United Kingdom
Source:6639951
23rd February 1883
1883
birth
Durnamuck, Loch Broom, Ross-shire
United Kingdom
Source:6343338
Source:6639951
27th February 1883
1885
sibling
Murdo Urquhart
Source:9371110
13th February 1885
1888
sibling
Ann Urquhart
Source:9372043
10th March 1888
1890
sibling
John Urquhart
Source:9372325
20th March 1890
1891
location
Durnamuck, Loch Broom
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9372233
3rd April 1891
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:9372233
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Dolina Urquhart
Source:9372011
1st February 1894
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:6642186
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Tailor's Apprentice
Not known
Londubh, Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
Source:6642186
31st March 1901
1901
location
7 Londubh, Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty
United Kingdom
Source:6642186
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:6639039
24th February 1911
1911
employment
Tailors' Cutter
Not known
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6639039
24th February 1911
1911
marriage
Annie Marjory Scott Davidson
Source:9378630
24th February 1911 - 30th April 1927
1911
location
1 Guthrie Port, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6639039
24th February 1911
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:6638081
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Cutter, Ladies' Tailoring Department
Not known
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6638081
2nd April 1911
1911
location
27 Bank Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6638081
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Helena Scott Mcgregor Urquhart
Source:7733836
3rd July 1912
1913
children
Duncan Roy Mcgregor Urquhart
Source:7733844
8th December 1913
1915
children
Sheila Mary Urquhart
Source:7739309
19th January 1915
1915
employment
Tailor
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6639060
1915
1915
location
57 Kirkland Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6639060
1915
1916
enlistment
Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6622982
7th June 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Air Mechanic Second Class
F 15858
Source:9030641
7th June 1916 - 31st August 1917
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6622982
7th June 1916
1917
service
Royal Navy
Acting Air Mechanic 1st Class
F15858
Source:9030641
1st September 1917 - 31st January 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
215858
Source:9030641
1st February 1918 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Sergeant Mechanic
215858
Source:9030641
1st April 1918 - 30th April 1920
1919
children
Ian William Urquhart
Source:7739871
3rd October 1919
1920
employment
Tailor
Self Employed
Guthrie Port, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6639147
1920
1920
location
6 James Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6639119
1920
1920
discharge
Source:9030641
30th April 1920
1927
dates
Age 44
Source:6640726
30th April 1927
1927
employment
Master Tailor
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6640726
30th April 1927
1927
location
6 James Street, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6640726
30th April 1927
1927
death
Not War Related
Hector had gone in to hospital for a relatively minor operation, but died under anaesthesia from a Pulmonary embolism
Arbroath Infirmary, Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:6640726
30th April 1927
burial
Arbroath
United Kingdom
Source:9037006
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Hector Mcgregor |
| Initials | HM |
| Last Name | Urquhart |
| Source | 6639951 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Guthrie Port, Arbroath | United Kingdom | known 24th February 1911 | ||
| 27 Bank Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 57 Kirkland Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | known 1915 | ||
| 6 James Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | known 30th April 1927 | ||
| 6 James Street, Arbroath | United Kingdom | known 1920 | ||
| 7 Londubh, Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty | United Kingdom | known 31st March 1901 | ||
| Durnamuck, Loch Broom, Ross-shire | United Kingdom | known 23rd February 1883 | ||
| Durnamuck, Loch Broom | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 215858 | Petty Officer | |||
| Royal Navy | F15858 | Acting Air Mechanic 1st Class | |||
| Royal Navy | F 15858 | Air Mechanic Second Class | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 215858 | Sergeant Mechanic |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Scott Mcgregor Urquhart | daughter | 3rd July 1912 | |
| Duncan Roy Mcgregor Urquhart | son | 8th December 1913 | |
| Sheila Mary Urquhart | daughter | 19th January 1915 | |
| Ian William Urquhart | son | 3rd October 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Urquhart | father | ||
| Isabella McGregor | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murdo Urquhart | brother | 13th February 1885 | |
| Dolina Urquhart | sister | 1st February 1894 | |
| Ann Urquhart | sister | 10th March 1888 | |
| John Urquhart | brother | 20th March 1890 | |
| John Urquhart | brother | 13th June 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Marjory Scott Davidson | wife | 24th February 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-07 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Hector McGregor Urquhart, c 1916In the uniform of the Royal Naval Division.
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Hector and Annie's WeddingA classic wedding photograph. Hector is wearing the kilt he made for the occasion, and I'm proud to wear it to this day on special occasionsContributed by:
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An advertisement for Hector's shop from 1922A simple advert of the time showing the type of work my grandfather undertook.Contributed by:
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Hector's GraveThe grave for Hector, his wife, two daughters and a grandchild.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Lochbroom and Gairloch RelativesMore about Lochbroom and Gairloch Relatives
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hector Urquhart's Military Service Record | Ursula6166 | |
| 1911 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| 1915 Valuation Roll | Ursula6166 | |
| 1920 Valuation Roll | Ursula6166 | |
| 1920 Valuation Roll (for Hector's shop) | Ursula6166 | |
| Hector's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Hector's Death Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Duncan Urquhart's Death Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| 1901 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| Helena's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Roy's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Sheila's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Ian's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| UK, Naval Medals and Awards, 1793 - 1972 | Ursula6166 | |
| Hector's Military Service Record (Part 2) | Ursula6166 | |
| 1901 Census Return for Hector's father | Ursula6166 | |
| Murdo's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Dolina's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Ann's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| 1891 Census Return | Ursula6166 | |
| John's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| John's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 | |
| Annie's Birth Certificate | Ursula6166 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hector McGregor Urquhart, c 1916 | Ursula6166 | |
| Hector and Annie's Wedding | Ursula6166 | |
| An advertisement for Hector's shop from 1922 | Ursula6166 | |
| Hector's Grave | Ursula6166 |
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