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Alexander Herdman McMeiken

• Relationships: Great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• He was born on 24 February 1896. (DOB written in margin of Baptism Record).¹
• He was baptised on 22 March 1896 in The Parish Church, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.¹
• He married Elizabeth Gales estimated 1916. (DOM estimated from DOB eldest known child).
• He died about 20 May 1923 in Dennison Place (44), Birtley, Co. Durham, England. (Date Death estimated from Date Burial).²
• He was buried on 28 May 1923 in The Churchyard, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.²

Census References

• Last Edited: 11 January 2022 12:59:14

Citations

1. [S286] Baptism record of Alexander Herdman McMeiken, 1896, Parish: The Parish Church, Birtley
   1896, 22/3/1896, Alexander Herdman to Archibald and Eliza Jane McMeiken, Mt Pleasant, Birtley, Labourer (in margin DOB 24/2/1896)
2. [S300] Burial Record for Alexander Herdman McMeiken, Birtley, 1923, Parish: St.John's, Birtley
   Alexander Herman McMeiken, 44 Dennison Place, May 28th (1923) 27 years.
3. [S233] Census 1901, Gateshead, Archibald McMeiken & family, Head Of Household: McMeiken, Archibald
   Census Place: Gateshead
   Household Address: 5 Paper Mill St.
   Archibald McMeekan, Head, m, 44 m, Chop digger (Navvie), worker, Cumberland, Whitehaven
   Eliza J, Wife, m 44 f, Sussex, Brighton
   Archibald, Son, 14, Labourer Iron Rivet Works, worker, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth J, Daugh, 12, Durham, Birtley
   William J, Son, 10, Durham, Birtley
   Georgine, daugh, 7, Durham, Birtley
   Alexander, Son, 5, Durham, Birtley
   Martha G, Daugh, 1, Durham, Gateshead
4. [S736] Census 1911, Birtley, Eliza McMeiken, Census Type: National
   Head Of Household: McMeiken, Eliza Jane
   Census Place: Birtley
   Household Address: 2 Birtley Lane, Birtley, Co. Durham
   Eliza Jane MacMeiken, Head, Widow, 46f, Sussex, Brighton,
   Archibald MacMeiken, Son, Single, 24m, Coal Miner, Hewer, Durham, South Shields,
   William James MacMeiken, Son, Single, 20m, Coal Miner, Putter, Durham, Birtley,
   Georgina MacMeiken, Daughter, Single, 17f, Durham, Birtley,
   Alexander Herdman Macmeiken, Son, Single, 15m, Coal Miner, Pony Driver underground, Durham, Birtley,
   Martha Gilmour, Daughter, 11f, Durham, Gateshead,
   Mary Herdman, Daughter, 5f, Durham, Gateshead,
   George Walker, Boarder, Single, 19m, Coal Miner, Putter, Durham, Hetton,
   Elizabeth Ethel Foster, Neice, 12f, Durham, South Shields.

Elizabeth Gales

• Relationships: Partner of Alexander Herdman McMeiken (great-uncle of Lynn Johnson)

Parents

Biography

• She was also known as Elizabeth McMeiken.
• She married Alexander Herdman McMeiken estimated 1916. (DOM estimated from DOB eldest known child).

Georgina McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• She was also known as Georgina Smith.¹
• She was known to Vera Johnson as "Cousin Gina".
• She was born on 6 June 1917 in Dennison Place (41), Birtley, Co. Durham, England. (DOB recorded in Baptism Register).²
• She was baptised on 24 June 1917 in The Parish Church, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.²
• She married John Megason Smith about 1938.¹
• She died on 3 April 2000.³

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Citations

1. [S790] Smith, Alan Edward, E-mail: Alan Smith, E-mail dated 16/2/2012.
   Gina married John Megason Smith Approx 1939, He was killed in action when his ship went down ( the Kashmir i belive ) he never got to see his daughter Sonya (my Sister]
2. [S305] Baptism record of Georgina McMeiken, 1917, Parish: The Parish Church, Birtley
   1917, 24th. June, Georgina, to Elizabeth & Alexandra MacMaiken, 41 Denisson Place, Miner. (Marinal note: DOB 6 June)
3. [S790] Smith, Alan Edward, E-mail: Alan Smith, E-mail dated 17/2/2012.
   Have found mams Death certificate, she passed away on the 3rd April 2004, The certificate of regestrtion is the 4th April 2000.

Archibald McMeiken

• Relationships: Great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

Archibald (Archie) McMeiken (c 1887 - ?)
married Margaret Lowrie (c1918)

Parents

Biography

• He was born about 1887 in South Shields, Co. Durham, England. (DOB estimated from census data).
• He witnessed the marriage of Henry Welch Proctor and Elizabeth Jane (Lizzie) McMeiken on 26 December 1910 in The Parish Church, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.^1,2
• He married Margaret Lowrie estimated 1918. (Date Marriage esitimated from age eldest known child).

Census References

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Citations

1. [S280] Marriage Record for Henry Welch Proctor and Elizabeth J McMeiken, 1910, Church: St.John's Church, Birtley
   1910, Marriage Solemnized at The Parish Church in the parish of Birtley in the county of Durham.
   #4. December 26th 1910, BETWEEN Henry Welch Proctor, 22, Bachelor, Miner, 7 Church Street, father William Proctor, Miner AND Elizabeth Jane McMeiken, 21, Spinster, 2 Birtley Lane, father Archibald McMeiken (deceased), Miner. Witnesses Percy Copeland and Isabella Welch Proctor.
2. [S316] Index: Birth, GRO, 1910, Chester le Street, 4Q, Elizabeth J McMeiken, Vol 10a. Pg. 962
3. [S234] Census 101, Birtley, Archibald McMeiken & family, Head Of Household: McMeiken, Archibald
   Census Place: Birtley
   Household Address: Mt Pleasant, Birtley
   Archibald McMeiken, Head, m, 34 m, Labourer at Brick Works, Cumberland, Whitehaven
   Elizabeth J McMeiken, Wife, m 26 f, Sussex, Brighton
   Archibald McMeiken, Son, s, 4 m, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth McMeiken, Daugh, s, 2 m, Durham, Birtley
   Frances Foster, Sister in law, s, 16 f, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth Foster, Sister in law, s, 26 f, Brick Worker, Sussex, Bogner
   James William McMeiken, Son, s, 3 month m, Durham, Birtley
4. [S233] Census 1901, Gateshead, Archibald McMeiken & family, Head Of Household: McMeiken, Archibald
   Census Place: Gateshead
   Household Address: 5 Paper Mill St.
   Archibald McMeekan, Head, m, 44 m, Chop digger (Navvie), worker, Cumberland, Whitehaven
   Eliza J, Wife, m 44 f, Sussex, Brighton
   Archibald, Son, 14, Labourer Iron Rivet Works, worker, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth J, Daugh, 12, Durham, Birtley
   William J, Son, 10, Durham, Birtley
   Georgine, daugh, 7, Durham, Birtley
   Alexander, Son, 5, Durham, Birtley
   Martha G, Daugh, 1, Durham, Gateshead

William James McMeiken

• Relationships: Great-uncle of Lynn Johnson

William (Billy) James McMeiken (1891 - ?)
married Elizabeth (Tizzie) Brown

Parents

Biography

• He was also known as William James McMeiken.¹
• He married Elizabeth (Tizzie) Brown.
• He was born on 18 March 1891 in Mount Pleasant, Birtley, Co. Durham, England. (DOB written in margin of Baptism Record).²
• He was baptised on 3 May 1891 in The Parish Church, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.²

Census References

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Citations

1. [S195] Personal memories of Vera Johnson in various interviews
2. [S285] Baptism record of William James McMeiken, 1891, Parish: The Parish Church, Birtley
   1891, 3/5/1891, William James to Archibald and Eliza Jane McMeiken, Mt Pleasant, Birtley, Labourer (in margin DOB 18/3/1891)
3. [S234] Census 101, Birtley, Archibald McMeiken & family, Head Of Household: McMeiken, Archibald
   Census Place: Birtley
   Household Address: Mt Pleasant, Birtley
   Archibald McMeiken, Head, m, 34 m, Labourer at Brick Works, Cumberland, Whitehaven
   Elizabeth J McMeiken, Wife, m 26 f, Sussex, Brighton
   Archibald McMeiken, Son, s, 4 m, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth McMeiken, Daugh, s, 2 m, Durham, Birtley
   Frances Foster, Sister in law, s, 16 f, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth Foster, Sister in law, s, 26 f, Brick Worker, Sussex, Bogner
   James William McMeiken, Son, s, 3 month m, Durham, Birtley
4. [S233] Census 1901, Gateshead, Archibald McMeiken & family, Head Of Household: McMeiken, Archibald
   Census Place: Gateshead
   Household Address: 5 Paper Mill St.
   Archibald McMeekan, Head, m, 44 m, Chop digger (Navvie), worker, Cumberland, Whitehaven
   Eliza J, Wife, m 44 f, Sussex, Brighton
   Archibald, Son, 14, Labourer Iron Rivet Works, worker, Durham, South Shields
   Elizabeth J, Daugh, 12, Durham, Birtley
   William J, Son, 10, Durham, Birtley
   Georgine, daugh, 7, Durham, Birtley
   Alexander, Son, 5, Durham, Birtley
   Martha G, Daugh, 1, Durham, Gateshead
5. [S736] Census 1911, Birtley, Eliza McMeiken, Census Type: National
   Head Of Household: McMeiken, Eliza Jane
   Census Place: Birtley
   Household Address: 2 Birtley Lane, Birtley, Co. Durham
   Eliza Jane MacMeiken, Head, Widow, 46f, Sussex, Brighton,
   Archibald MacMeiken, Son, Single, 24m, Coal Miner, Hewer, Durham, South Shields,
   William James MacMeiken, Son, Single, 20m, Coal Miner, Putter, Durham, Birtley,
   Georgina MacMeiken, Daughter, Single, 17f, Durham, Birtley,
   Alexander Herdman Macmeiken, Son, Single, 15m, Coal Miner, Pony Driver underground, Durham, Birtley,
   Martha Gilmour, Daughter, 11f, Durham, Gateshead,
   Mary Herdman, Daughter, 5f, Durham, Gateshead,
   George Walker, Boarder, Single, 19m, Coal Miner, Putter, Durham, Hetton,
   Elizabeth Ethel Foster, Neice, 12f, Durham, South Shields.

Mary Herdman McMeiken

• Relationships: Great-aunt of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• She was born about 1906. (DOB estimated from age at Date Burial).
• She died about 1 August 1925 in Birtley Lane (3), Birtley, Co. Durham, England.¹
• She was buried on 10 August 1925 in The Churchyard, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.¹

Census References

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Citations

1. [S302] Burial Record for Mary Herdman McMeiken, Birtley, 1925, Parish: St.John's, Birtley
   Mary Herman McMeiken, 3 Birtley Lane, August 10th, 19 years.
2. [S736] Census 1911, Birtley, Eliza McMeiken, Census Type: National
   Head Of Household: McMeiken, Eliza Jane
   Census Place: Birtley
   Household Address: 2 Birtley Lane, Birtley, Co. Durham
   Eliza Jane MacMeiken, Head, Widow, 46f, Sussex, Brighton,
   Archibald MacMeiken, Son, Single, 24m, Coal Miner, Hewer, Durham, South Shields,
   William James MacMeiken, Son, Single, 20m, Coal Miner, Putter, Durham, Birtley,
   Georgina MacMeiken, Daughter, Single, 17f, Durham, Birtley,
   Alexander Herdman Macmeiken, Son, Single, 15m, Coal Miner, Pony Driver underground, Durham, Birtley,
   Martha Gilmour, Daughter, 11f, Durham, Gateshead,
   Mary Herdman, Daughter, 5f, Durham, Gateshead,
   George Walker, Boarder, Single, 19m, Coal Miner, Putter, Durham, Hetton,
   Elizabeth Ethel Foster, Neice, 12f, Durham, South Shields.
3. [S1068] Census 1921, Birtley, Co. Durham, England. Eliza Mc Meickan & Family., Census 1921, Birtley. 3 Birtley Lane.
   Eliza McMeiken, Head, 1864, 57f, Midhurst, Sussex, England, Home Duties
   Mary H McMeiken, Daughter, 1905, 15f, Durham, Durham, England, Home Duties
   William Proctor, Son-in-law, 1891, 30m, Durham, Durham, England, Coal Hewer, U A Ritson & Sons, (Out Of Work)
   Francis F Proctor, Daughter, 1901, 19f, Durham, Durham, England, Home Duties
   Doris Proctor, Granddaughter, 1913, 7f. Durham, Durham, England
   Vera Proctor, Granddaughter, 1921.f. Durham, Durham, England

Margaret Lowrie

• Relationships: Partner of Archibald McMeiken (great-uncle of Lynn Johnson)

Margaret McMeiken, nee Lowrie
married Archibald McMeiken (1918)

Biography

• She was also known as Margaret McMeiken.
• She married Archibald McMeiken estimated 1918. (Date Marriage esitimated from age eldest known child).

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Walter Cardiff¹

Citations

1. [S613] Notes from E-mail correpondence with Cathleen Cairns., E-mail Address: email address. co. uk
   Cathleen is the daughter of William Proctor & Elizabeth Sykes.

Nancy Proctor

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Gladys Proctor

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• She was also known as Gladys Finlay.
• She was born on 20 December 1914 in Birtley, Co. Durham, England. (DOB from 1939 UK Register).¹
• She married William Finlay about 1939. (DOM before 1939 National Registration).¹
• On 29 September 1939 Gladys Proctor lived in Birtley Lane (4), Birtley, Co. Durham, England, [Witness Role: Resident].¹

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Citations

1. [S871] UK National Register, 1939. Chester le Street, Finlay, William C., 4 Birtley Lane, Chester Le Street.
   Finlay, Wiliam C, M. 6th. May. 10, M. Horseman on Farm.
   Finlay, Gladys, F, 20th. Dec14. M. Unpaid Domestic Duties.

Doreen Proctor

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• She was also known as Doreen Irwin.
• She was born on 15 November 1919 in Birtley, Co. Durham, England.^1,2
• In 1939 Doreen Proctor was a Dairymaid.¹
• In 1939 Doreen Proctor lived in Laburnum Street (18), Birtley, Co. Durham, England.³

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Citations

1. [S826] Register, Street, Chester Le Street, 1939, "Proctor, Doreen. F. 15 Nov. 19. S. Dairymaid Paid"
2. [S825] Blackburn, Irene, E-mail: Irene Blackburn., E-mail Address: irene. email address. com
3. [S826] Register, Street, Chester Le Street, 1939, Chester le Street Register. (Council ?) 1939. Reg-District/Sub-district. 554: 3
   18 laburnum Street.
   Schedule 121/1. Proctor, Henry W, M (Male), 19 Nov. 88. M(Married). Watchman R. O. F.
   Schedule 121/2. Proctor, Elizabeth J. 7 Jan. 89. M. Domestic Duties.
   Schedule 121/3. Proctor, Doreen. F. 15 Nov. 19. S. Dairymaid Paid.
   Schedule 121/4. Proctor (crossed out, inserted COTTRELL) Elizabeth L. F. 5 Nov. 24. S. Shop Assistant.
   (2 Blanked entries)
   Schedule 121/? Proctor, Archebald. M. 29 Apr. 31. S. At School.
   Schedule 121/? Proctor, (inserted ROBSON) Maureen. F. 5 Oct. 34. S. Under school age.

Elizabeth (Betty) Proctor^1,2

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Betty Proctor (1921 - ?)
married Ernie Cottrell

Parents

Biography

• She was also known as Elizabeth (Betty) Cottrell.
• She died in Bristol, Avon, England.
• She was born on 5 November 1921 in Birtley, Co. Durham, England.^3,2
• In 1939 Elizabeth (Betty) Proctor was a Shop assistant.³
• On 30 September 1939 Elizabeth (Betty) Proctor lived in Laburnum Street (18), Birtley, Co. Durham, England.⁴

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Citations

1. [S195] Personal memories of Vera Johnson in various interviews
2. [S825] Blackburn, Irene, E-mail: Irene Blackburn., E-mail Address: irene. email address. com
3. [S826] Register, Street, Chester Le Street, 1939, "Proctor (crossed out, inserted COTTRELL) Elizabeth L. F. 5 Nov. 24. S. Shop Assistant"
4. [S826] Register, Street, Chester Le Street, 1939, Chester le Street Register. (Council ?) 1939. Reg-District/Sub-district. 554: 3
   18 laburnum Street.
   Schedule 121/1. Proctor, Henry W, M (Male), 19 Nov. 88. M(Married). Watchman R. O. F.
   Schedule 121/2. Proctor, Elizabeth J. 7 Jan. 89. M. Domestic Duties.
   Schedule 121/3. Proctor, Doreen. F. 15 Nov. 19. S. Dairymaid Paid.
   Schedule 121/4. Proctor (crossed out, inserted COTTRELL) Elizabeth L. F. 5 Nov. 24. S. Shop Assistant.
   (2 Blanked entries)
   Schedule 121/? Proctor, Archebald. M. 29 Apr. 31. S. At School.
   Schedule 121/? Proctor, (inserted ROBSON) Maureen. F. 5 Oct. 34. S. Under school age.

Alexander Proctor

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

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Daniel Mark Aitken

• Relationships: Grandson of The Rev. Robert Stoker Wilson
  Grandson of Lynn Johnson

• Charts references: Descendants of Arthur & Isabella Johnson; Descendants of John (Jack) & Julie Wilson; Descendants of Robert & Mary Coxon; Descendants of William & Francis Proctor

Parents

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Maureen Proctor

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• She was also known as Maureen Robson.¹
• She was born on 5 October 1934 in Birtley, Co. Durham, England.^1,2
• She was baptised on 21 October 1934 in Birtley, Co. Durham, England.²
• In 1939 Maureen Proctor lived in Laburnum Street (18), Birtley, Co. Durham, England.³
• She died in 1996 in Ouston, Co. Durham, England.

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Citations

1. [S826] Register, Street, Chester Le Street, 1939, "Proctor, (inserted ROBSON) Maureen. F. 5 Oct. 34. S. Under school age"
2. [S825] Blackburn, Irene, E-mail: Irene Blackburn., E-mail Address: irene. email address. com
3. [S826] Register, Street, Chester Le Street, 1939, Chester le Street Register. (Council ?) 1939. Reg-District/Sub-district. 554: 3
   18 laburnum Street.
   Schedule 121/1. Proctor, Henry W, M (Male), 19 Nov. 88. M(Married). Watchman R. O. F.
   Schedule 121/2. Proctor, Elizabeth J. 7 Jan. 89. M. Domestic Duties.
   Schedule 121/3. Proctor, Doreen. F. 15 Nov. 19. S. Dairymaid Paid.
   Schedule 121/4. Proctor (crossed out, inserted COTTRELL) Elizabeth L. F. 5 Nov. 24. S. Shop Assistant.
   (2 Blanked entries)
   Schedule 121/? Proctor, Archebald. M. 29 Apr. 31. S. At School.
   Schedule 121/? Proctor, (inserted ROBSON) Maureen. F. 5 Oct. 34. S. Under school age.

Martha Gilmour McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• She died. Died c 19 yrs.¹
• She was born on 26 December 1919 in Birtley Lane (3), Birtley, Co. Durham, England. (DOB recorded in Baptism Register).²
• She was baptised on 26 December 1919 in The Parish Church, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.²

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Citations

1. [S195] Personal memories of Vera Johnson in various interviews, Interview 19//11/2006
2. [S298] Baptism record of Martha Gilmour McMeiken, Parish: St.John's Church Birtley
   Volume: 1920, p141
   1920 18th Jan. Martha Gilmour, to Archibald and Margaret (Lowrie) McMeilken. 3 Birtley Lane. Miner (Marginal Note: DOB. 26th. Dec)

Archibald McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

• Last Edited: 5 June 2019 12:26:28

Jenny McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Peggy McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

John McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• He married Margaret May Smith.¹
• He was born on 18 May 1929.¹
• He died on 24 February 2004.¹

Citations

1. [S739] McMeiken, Alan, E-mail from Alan McMeiken, 13/8/2009, E-mail Address: email address. co. nz
   Just found your website and was thrilled to see my family tree. Many names I remember hearing as a child, brought memories flooding back. My parents moved to New Zealand approximately 50 years ago and many of the family connections were lost as brothers and sisters passed. If you are interested to add my fathers family line to your tree it is as follows;
   John McMeiken ( #370 son of Archibald McMeiken and Margaret Lowrie )Born 18/5/29 Died 24/4/04
   Married Margaret May Smith, Born 4/5/32 Died 10/83
   John and Margaret had 2 Children
   1) Lynne Marie McMeiken Married Trevor Raymond Mcleish, Born 21/4/51 Died 2000
   They have 2 children
   Andrew Robert Mcleish ( married Chantelle Young they also have 2 children - Hannah Mcleish / Trellisse Mcleish
   David Mcleish
   2) Alan John McMeiken Married Justine Pamela Marsden
   Born 9/11/64 Born 3/3/68
   They have 2 children Max Aiden McMeiken ( born 11/9/06 ) and Lauren Ellen McMeiken ( born 12/8/99 )

Mavis Jean Wright¹

Citations

1. [S613] Notes from E-mail correpondence with Cathleen Cairns., E-mail Address: email address. co. uk
   Cathleen is the daughter of William Proctor & Elizabeth Sykes.

Elizabeth (Tizzie) Brown¹

• Relationships: Partner of William James McMeiken (great-uncle of Lynn Johnson)

Biography

• She was also known as Elizabeth (Tizzie) McMeiken.
• She married William James McMeiken.

Citations

1. [S512] Personal memories of Karen Gaughen, Karen Gaughen is the Gt. Grand-daughter of Archibald McMeiken and Eliza Jane Foster.

Archibald McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• He was born on 26 July 1920 in Newtown, Birtley, Co. Durham, England.¹
• He died on 20 June 1994.¹

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Citations

1. [S512] Personal memories of Karen Gaughen, Karen Gaughen is the Gt. Grand-daughter of Archibald McMeiken and Eliza Jane Foster.

Alec McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents

Biography

• He married Margaret Adams.
• Brother in law to John Adams, Harraton. Parishoner of RSW when at St.George's Washington.
• He died in 2010. (DOD just a guess).

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Betty McMeiken

• Relationships: 1st cousin 1 time removed of Lynn Johnson

Parents