NameGeorge MacGeorge 60
Birth Date1856
Birth PlaceScotland
Spouses
Birth Date1875
Birth PlaceFalkland Islands
Death Date1938 Age: 63
Notes for George MacGeorge
b. Scotland 1856; arrived in Patagonia in 1885 from the F.Is.; was one of five Scotsmen who drove several thousand sheep and horses from Necochea to Rio Gallegos, a journey of nearly two years duration; m. Agnes Jane Halliday in 1898; acquired land at Guakenken-Aike, Río Coyle; donated the English Club in Río Gallegos
British Families in Southern Patagonia,
MACGEORGE--HALLIDAY
George MacGeorge, born 1856; emigrated 1875 to Falklands [Malvinas], 1885 to Patagonia; pioneer sheep rancher, Estancia Guakenken-Aike, River Coig, Santa Cruz; donated building for use by British Club, Río Gallegos; m. 1898, [unk.] Halliday, eldest daughter of William Halliday.
Children: (three -- not named)
Subsequent families: not identified
Source: "Argentina Austral" [?]
Last updated: 23-V-2002
Notes for Agnes (Spouse 1)
Halliday, Agnes Jane
Prov. Santa Cruz
daughter of William and Mary Halliday; 10 years old in 1885 when the family arrived on the mainland from the Falkland Islands; m. George McGeorge in 1898; children Janet, James and Mary; died in Prov. Santa Cruz in 1938 aged 62