Brief Life History of Jessie
When Jessie Hogg was born on 18 November 1862, in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, her father, Robert Hogg, was 23 and her mother, Christian Hogg, was 27. She married Alexander Geddes on 1 February 1884, in St. Andrews, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. She died on 25 January 1932, in her hometown, at the age of 69.
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- Jessie Hogg, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
- Marriage Certificate
- Legacy NFS Source: Jessie Hogg - Government record: Death record or certificate: death: 25 January 1932; Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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1868 · The Representation of the people (Scotland) Act 1868
The Representation of the People (Scotland) Act 1868 was passed by Parliament and allowed for the creation of seven additional Scottish seats in the House of Commons. Along with the seats, Two University constituencies were created. These each returned one member to Parliament.
1874 · Patronage abolished in the Church of Scotland.
The Church Patronage Act 1874 was passed by Parliament and amended and altered the laws relating to the Appointment of Ministers to Parishes in Scotland. Paragraphs spelled out definitions to prevent the Act being subverted by processes used by Patrons and clarified that the Church of Scotland would decide on the qualifications required for Ministers.
1884
Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).
Name Meaning
English (northern England and Scotland): nickname for a swineherd or shepherd, from Middle English hog(ge) (Old English hogg) denoting either a pig, especially a castrated one, or a young sheep before its first shearing (the latter sense is most likely in northern England).
German (Högg): topographic name, a variant of Heck 1, found chiefly in Bavaria.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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