Henry D. Cheyne

M, #18901, b. circa 1885
     Henry D. Cheyne married Jessie (?).

Henry D. Cheyne, of Dunlugas, Banffshire were named as the parents of George Cheyne, who died in action, on 5 March 1943 and was memorialized at Singapore Memorial within the Kranji War Cemetery, near Singapore; during World War II.1

Family

Jessie (?) b. c 1885
Child

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2100250."

Jessie (?)

F, #18902, b. circa 1885
     Jessie (?) married Henry D. Cheyne.

Jessie Cheyne, of Dunlugas, Banffshire were named as the parents of George Cheyne, who died in action, on 5 March 1943 and was memorialized at Singapore Memorial within the Kranji War Cemetery, near Singapore; during World War II.1

Family

Henry D. Cheyne b. c 1885
Child

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2100250."

George Cheyne

M, #18903, b. about 1916, d. 5 March 1943
FatherHenry D. Cheyne b. c 1885
MotherJessie (?) b. c 1885
     George Cheyne was born, about 1916.1

George Cheyne died on 5 March 1943 during World War II. He was a Bombardier in the Royal Artillery, 1 H.A.A. Regiment, Service Number 825715. He was 27 years of age and the son of Henry D. and Jessie Cheyne, of Dunlugas, Banffshire.1

George Cheyne was memorialized on Column 7 at Singapore Memorial within Kranji War Cemetery, near Singapore, Singapore.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2100250."

Alma May (?)

F, #18907, b. circa 1880
     Alma May Cheyne were named as the parents of George James Cheyne, who died in action, on 22 December 1944 and was buried at Cambridge City Cemetery, Cambridge, England; during World War II.1

George James Cheyne

M, #18908, b. about 1916, d. 22 December 1944
FatherArthur Magnus Cheyne b. 1895, d. 25 Nov 1980
     George James Cheyne was born, about 1916.1

George James Cheyne died on 22 December 1944 during World War II. His nationality was Australian and was a Flight Sergeant in the Royal Australian Air Force, Service Number 429846. He was the son of Arthur Magnus Cheyne and Alma May Cheyne, of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; husband of Joyce Elsie Beryl Cheyne, of Leeton, New South Wales.2

George James Cheyne was buried in grave 15554, at the Cambridge City Cemetery, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1

Bessie Erridge

F, #18913, b. about 1881
FatherEdward Erridge b. c 1860
MotherAnnie Butler b. c 1860
     Bessie Erridge was born, about 1881, in Scotland.1,2

Bessie Erridge married George William Cheyne 10 September 1909.3

Bessie Cheyne, residing at 18 Rosebank Place, Aberdeen, was named as the wife of George W. Cheyne, who died in action during World War II, on 8 June 1918 and was memorialized at Tower Hill Memorial, London; during World War I.4,5

Bessie Erridge and George James Edward Cheyne were found on a passenger list, dated 16 April 1920, at Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. They were steerage passengers aboard the Minnedosa out of Liverpool. She was listed as 30, widow, and a waitress. He was listed as George J. E. Cheyne, her son and 7 years of age. Both were born in Scotland of Scotch race. They were joining her sister Mrs. A. M. Morrison, 1059 Davenport Street, Toronto.1

Bessie Cheyne married Charles R. Lowe 30 October 1922, in Caledonia, Haldimand, Ontario, Canada.6

Family 1

George William Cheyne b. a 1888, d. 8 Jun 1918
Child

Family 2

Charles R. Lowe b. a 1874

Citations

  1. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "Ancestry.com. Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008. Original data: Library and Archives Canada. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935. Ottawa, Canada: Library and Archives Canada. Roll T-14840."
  2. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "Names of parents, country and approximate year of birth found, 1922, Haldiman, Number 11481, MS932_613, Image of marriage record obtained from Ontario, Canada Marriage, 1801-1926."
  3. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Date of marriage provided by Marion Dawson, in Canada, a direct relative, 17 June 2009.
  4. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2977520."
  5. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Portions of the biographical memo provided by Marion Dawson, in Canada, a direct relative, 17 June 2009.
  6. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "1922, Haldiman, Number 11481, MS932_613, Image of marriage record obtained from Ontario, Canada Marriage, 1801-1926."

Harold Frederick Cheyne

M, #18915, b. about 1922, d. 26 February 1942
     Harold Frederick Cheyne was born, about 1922.1

Harold Frederick Cheyne died on 26 February 1942 during World War II. His nationality was Canadian and was a Private in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, Service Number H/95328. He was nineteen years of age and the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cheyne, of Melita, Canada.1

Harold Frederick Cheyne was buried in grave Lot 38. Block 2, at the Melita Cemetery, in Melita, Manitoba, Canada.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2851131."

Ian McDonald Cheyne

M, #18916, b. 29 October 1916, d. 3 August 1941
FatherJames Auchinleck Cheyne b. 15 Sep 1893, d. 31 Aug 1971
MotherMaria Irvine Little b. c 1895
     Ian McDonald Cheyne was born on 29 October 1916.1

Ian McDonald Cheyne died on 3 August 1941 during World War II. He was a Pilot Sergeant in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, Service Number 404335. He was 24 years of age and the son of James Auchinleck Cheyne and Maria Irving Cheyne, of Kumeroa, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand.1,2

Ian McDonald Cheyne was buried, at the Saffron Walden Cemetery, in East Anglia, England. Compartment 40. Grave 16.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2427136."
  2. [S556] Webpage BMD Indexes, Government of New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home/) "His death was recorded in 1945; record 12955."

Isabella Rogers

F, #18917, b. about 1888
     Isabella Rogers was born, about 1888, in South Shields, Durham, England.1

Isabella Rogers married James Cheyne 1907, in South Shields District, Durham, England.2,1

Isabella Cheyne and her husband, James Cheyne, were listed on the 1911 England Census, at 11 Blake Street, in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. They were listed as the head of household and wife. They had been married 3 years and she had had two children both still living. She was 23 years old and born in South Shields, Durham.1

Isabella Cheyne,residing at 14 Melbourne Place, Berry Street, Liverpool was named as the wife of James Cheyne, who died in action, on 16 August 1918 and was memorialized at the Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool.3

Family

James Cheyne b. a Feb 1880, d. 16 Aug 1918

Citations

  1. [S595] 1911 England Census, Information courtesy of the English Records Office, London, and obtained from Ancestry.com Class: RG14; Piece: 22178, Enumeration District: 4.
  2. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "Names of bride and groom, quarter/year and district of marriage registration from England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, South Shields, Durham, v. 10a, p. 1472, index only."
  3. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=370960."

George Cheyne

M, #18918, b. circa 1885
     George Cheyne married Helen (?).

George Cheyne, residing Kemnay, Aberdeenshire were named as the parents of John Cheyne, who died in action, in 1941 and was memorialized at the Alamein Memorial, in Egypt; during World War II.1

Family

Helen (?) b. c 1885
Child

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2217373."

Helen (?)

F, #18919, b. circa 1885
     Helen (?) married George Cheyne.

Helen Cheyne, residing Kemnay, Aberdeenshire were named as the parents of John Cheyne, who died in action, in 1941 and was memorialized at the Alamein Memorial, in Egypt; during World War II.1

Family

George Cheyne b. c 1885
Child

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2217373."

John Cheyne

M, #18920, b. about 1916, d. 1941
FatherGeorge Cheyne b. c 1885
MotherHelen (?) b. c 1885
     John Cheyne was born, about 1916.1

John Cheyne died in 1941 during World War II. He was a Serjeant in the Gordon Highlanders, Special Air Service Brigade, Service Number 2876138. He was 25 years of age and died between 16 November 1941 and 27 December 1941. His parent were George and Helen Cheyne, of Kemnay, Aberdeenshire.1

John Cheyne was memorialized on Coumn 69 at the Alamein Memorial, near Alexandria, Egypt.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2217373."

J. Cheyne Sergeant, Fort Garry Horse

M, #18921, b. circa 1895, d. 6 April 1918
     J. Cheyne died on 6 April 1918 during World War I. He was a citizen of Canada and a Sergeant in the Fort Garry Horse, Service Number 115001. No other details were provided.1

J. Cheyne Sergeant, Fort Garry Horse was buried in grave P. IX. F. 12A, at the Saint Sever Cemetery, near Rouen, France.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=27640."

Elizabeth Ramsay

F, #18922, b. about 1892, d. 1967
Father(?) Ramsay b. c 1860
     Elizabeth Ramsay was born, about 1892.

Elizabeth Ramsay married James Dobson Cheyne.

Elizabeth Cheyne, residing at 300 Easter Street, Leith was named as the wife of James Dobson Cheyne, who died in action, on 28 November 1917 and was buried at Ramleh War Cemetery, in Palestine; during World War I.1

Elizabeth Ramsay died in 1967.2

Family

James Dobson Cheyne b. a 1889, d. 28 Nov 1917

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=652080."
  2. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Year of death provided by John Ramsay, Edinburgh, 31 March 2010, source family lore.

J. G. Cheyne

M, #18923, b. circa 1895, d. 1 May 1918
     J. G. Cheyne died on 1 May 1918 during World War I. He was a Private in the Gordon Highlanders, 53rd Battalion, Service Number TR1/28830. No other details were provided.1

J. G. Cheyne was memorialized, at Trinity Cemetery, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. On a screen wall.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=326630."

James H. Cheyne

M, #18924, b. circa 1895, d. 18 November 1916
     James H. Cheyne died on 18 November 1916 during World War I. He was a Corporal in the Highland Light Infantry, 16th Battalion, Service Number 14707. No other details were provided.1

James H. Cheyne was commemorated pier and face 15 C at the Thiepval Military Memorial, near Thiepval, France.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1543450."

Isabella Forbes Linklater

F, #18925, b. 13 May 1880, d. 15 May 1975
FatherJames Linklater b. c 1850
MotherChristina Forbes b. c 1850
     Isabella Forbes Linklater was born, 13 May 1880.1,2

Isabella Forbes Linklater married John Sutherland Birnie Cheyne 17 July 1903, at 31 Erskine Street, in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.3

John and Isabella became estranged and later separated. He when to Canada and she to Australia.4

Isabella Forbes Cheyne was named the wife of John Cheyne on a passenger list dated 27 June 1927. They resided at 10 Whitehall Place, Aberdeen.5

Isabella Forbes Cheyne, residing in Aberdeen were named as the parents of James Linklater Birnie Cheyne, who died in action, on 25 September 1940 and was buried at Asmara War Cemetery, in Eritrea; during World War II.6

Isabella Forbes Linklater Cheyne died on 15 May 1975 in Sandford, Victoria, Australia.7,8,9

Isabella Forbes Linklater Cheyne was buried 17 May 1975 at Springvale Botanical Cemetery in Dandenong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, The location of her remains was not listed. She was listed in the Book of Remembrance for 12 May. She as Presbyterian..10

Family

John Sutherland Birnie b. 25 May 1879, d. 31 Oct 1952
Children

Citations

  1. [S557] Webpage Websites of Memorial Parks in Australia Date of birth was found at http://necropolis.net.au/.
  2. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Full name and approximate year of birth provided by Philippa Crabbe nee Cheyne, a direct relative, 23 July 2009.
  3. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Date and place of marriage provided by Philippa Crabbe nee Cheyne, a direct relative, 23 July 2009.
  4. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Biographical note provided by Philippa Crabbe nee Cheyne, a direct relative, 25 July 2009.
  5. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "Ancestry.com. Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2008. Original data: Library and Archives Canada. Passenger Lists, 1865-1935. Ottawa, Canada: Library and Archives Canada. Roll T-14734."
  6. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2272043."
  7. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Date and city of death provided by Philippa Crabbe nee Cheyne, a direct relative, 23 July 2009.
  8. [S557] Webpage Websites of Memorial Parks in Australia Date of death was found at http://necropolis.net.au/.
  9. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "Australian Death Index 1787-1985 Name: Isabella Forbes Cheyne Death Place: Sandford, Victoria Age: 96 Father's name: Jame Linklater Mother's name: Christina Forbes Registration Year: 1976 Registration Place: Victoria Registration Number: 10709 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1880."
  10. [S557] Webpage Websites of Memorial Parks in Australia Date and place of burial were found at http://necropolis.net.au/.

James Linklater Birnie Cheyne

M, #18926, b. about 1917, d. 25 September 1940
FatherJohn Sutherland Birnie b. 25 May 1879, d. 31 Oct 1952
MotherIsabella Forbes Linklater b. 13 May 1880, d. 15 May 1975
     James Linklater Birnie Cheyne was born, about 1917.1,2

James Linklater Birnie Cheyne died on 25 September 1940 during World War II. He was a Sergeant, Wing Operations, Royal Air Force, 14th Squadron, Service Number 613598. He was 23 years of age and the son of John S. B. and Isabella Cheyne, of Aberdeen.1

James Linklater Birnie Cheyne was buried in grave 2 E 2, at Asmara War Cemetery, in Eritrea.1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2272043."
  2. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Primary image provided by Philippa Crabbe nee Cheyne, a direct relative, 25 July 2009.

Walter Cheyne

M, #18927, b. circa 1880
      Walter Cheynes (15623) and (18927) may have been the same person.

Walter Cheyne, residing at 19 West Bridge Street, (Falkirk?) was named as the father of James Smith Cheyne, who died on 26 December 1943.1

Family

Child

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=3161593."

James Smith Cheyne

M, #18928, b. about 1912, d. 26 December 1943
FatherWalter Cheyne b. c 1880
     James Smith Cheyne was born, about 1912.1

James Smith Cheyne died on 26 December 1943 at Royal Infirmary in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland. He was a civilian cauality of World War II. He was 31 years of age and the son of Walter Cheyne, of 19 West Bridge Street (Falkirk?).1

Citations

  1. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=3161593."

Lennox Nichol Cheyne

M, #18929, b. 7 June 1892, d. 25 April 1915
FatherAndrew Leslie Cheyne b. 1858, d. 10 Jan 1909
MotherJane MacShannon b. 14 Jun 1860, d. 11 Mar 1936
     Lennox Nichol Cheyne was born, 7 June 1892, in Arrow, Otago, New Zealand. His birth was recorded in the third quarter of 1892, in Arrow, Otago, New Zealand, folio #3121.1,2,3

Lennox Nichol Cheyne died on 25 April 1915 during World War I. He was a Private in the Canterbury Regiment, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, Service Number 6/427. He was the son of Mrs. Jane Cheyne, of 72 Prince Albert Road, Saint Kilda, Dunedin.4,5,6

Lennox Nichol Cheyne was memorialized, at Lone Pine Memorial, Panel 74, in Gallipolli, Çanakkale, Turkey.6

Citations

  1. [S556] Webpage BMD Indexes, Government of New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home/) "Birth record 16504 for the year of 1892."
  2. [S460] Information provided by a Web Page Contributor, Date of birth provided by Wendy Middlemiss, New Zealand, a direct relative, 5 February 2011.
  3. [S389] Website Ancestry.com Website (www.ancestry.com) "Name, quarter/year and city of birth registration from New Zealand, Birth Index, 1840-1950."
  4. [S551] Webpage Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org/) "http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=720015."
  5. [S556] Webpage BMD Indexes, Government of New Zealand (https://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz/home/) "His death was recorded in 1918; record 70091."
  6. [S599] Website FindAGrave.com Website (www.findagrave.com) "Date of death and cemetery of memorial from memorial 56799187."