Mary McGhee1

F, #375241, d. 1891
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Mary McGhee was the daughter of James McGhee.1 She married Arthur Gethin Creagh, son of Reverend John Bagwell Creagh and Gertrude Miller, in 1827.1 She died in 1891.1
     From 1827, her married name became Creagh.

Children of Mary McGhee and Arthur Gethin Creagh

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]

John Bagwell Creagh1

M, #375242, b. 31 August 1828, d. 9 October 1906
Last Edited=18 Jul 2020
     John Bagwell Creagh was born on 31 August 1828.1 He was the son of Arthur Gethin Creagh and Mary McGhee.2 He married Matilda Emily Victoria Wolseley, daughter of Major Garnet Joseph Wolseley and Frances Anne Smith, on 23 February 1854.1 He died on 9 October 1906 at age 78.3
     He lived at Ballyandrew, Doneraile, County Cork, IrelandG.1

Children of John Bagwell Creagh and Matilda Emily Victoria Wolseley

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 4232. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh1

M, #375243, b. 12 February 1855, d. 21 February 1941
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh was born on 12 February 1855.1 He was the son of John Bagwell Creagh and Matilda Emily Victoria Wolseley.2,1 He married Beatrice Carlotta Grenfell, daughter of John Granville Grenfell, on 9 September 1889.1 He died on 21 February 1941 at age 86.1
     Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh usually went by his middle name of Gethin.3 He was educated at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich, Kent, EnglandG.1 He fought in the Zulu War in 1879, and was present at capture of Seltukuni's stronghold.1 He fought in the Egyptian Campaign in 1882.1 He fought in the Nile Expedition between 1884 and 1885.1 He fought in the Suakim Campaign in 1885, where he was mentioned in despatches.1 He was DAAG of the Western District between 1889 and 1892.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) in 1896.1 He was commander of the 2nd Class District, India between 1901 and 1906.1 He was commander of the Troops in Mauritius between 1906 and 1909.1 He was Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery between 1912 and 1938.1 He gained the rank of Major-General in the Royal Artillery.1 He lived at Creagh House, Doneraile, County Cork, IrelandG.1 He lived at Ballyandrew, County Cork, IrelandG.1

Children of Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh and Beatrice Carlotta Grenfell

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3085. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Elma Gethin Creagh1

F, #375244
Last Edited=20 Jul 2009
     Elma Gethin Creagh is the daughter of Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh and Beatrice Carlotta Grenfell.2,1

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]

Moriet Elsie Maxwell Creagh1

F, #375245, d. 6 February 1965
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Moriet Elsie Maxwell Creagh was the daughter of Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh and Beatrice Carlotta Grenfell.2,1 She married Colonel Raymond Theodore Pelly, son of Rev. Canon Raymond Percy Pelly and Alice Schaffalitzky Larkins, on 4 April 1910.1 She died on 6 February 1965.3
     From 4 April 1910, her married name became Pelly.

Children of Moriet Elsie Maxwell Creagh and Colonel Raymond Theodore Pelly

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3085. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S37] BP2003. [S37]


Colonel Raymond Theodore Pelly1

M, #375246, b. 30 July 1881, d. 28 June 1952
Last Edited=22 Sep 2009
     Colonel Raymond Theodore Pelly was born on 30 July 1881.2 He was the son of Rev. Canon Raymond Percy Pelly and Alice Schaffalitzky Larkins.3 He married Moriet Elsie Maxwell Creagh, daughter of Maj.-Gen. Arthur Gethin Creagh and Beatrice Carlotta Grenfell, on 4 April 1910.1 He died on 28 June 1952 at age 70.2
     He was educated at Haileybury College, Haileybury, Hertfordshire, EnglandG.2 He fought in the Boer War between 1900 and 1901.2 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches seven times.1 He was awarded the 1914 Star.2 He was awarded the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1916 and bar (1919.)1 He was awarded the Croce di Guerra.2 He was awarded the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus of Italy.2 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) in 1919.2 He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1919.2 He gained the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel in the Princess Patricia's Canadian Regiment.2 He gained the rank of Colonel and Honorary Brigadier-General in the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment.2 He gained the rank of Honraryr Brigadier-General in 1921.2 He held the office of Military Knight of Windsor in 1942.1

Children of Colonel Raymond Theodore Pelly and Moriet Elsie Maxwell Creagh

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3085. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Erle Wolseley Creagh1

M, #375247, b. 1 May 1859
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Erle Wolseley Creagh was born on 1 May 1859.1 He was the son of John Bagwell Creagh and Matilda Emily Victoria Wolseley.2,1

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]

Moriet Frances Creagh1

F, #375248, d. 27 November 1952
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Moriet Frances Creagh was the daughter of John Bagwell Creagh and Matilda Emily Victoria Wolseley.2,1 She married Colonel Frederick John Evelegh, son of Colonel Frederick Charles Evelegh, on 8 July 1884.1 She died on 27 November 1952.1
     From 8 July 1884, her married name became Evelegh.

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]

Colonel Frederick Charles Evelegh1

M, #375249
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Colonel Frederick Charles Evelegh was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.)1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the 20th Regiment.1

Child of Colonel Frederick Charles Evelegh

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]

Colonel Frederick John Evelegh1

M, #375250, d. 9 March 1907
Last Edited=8 May 2010
     Colonel Frederick John Evelegh was the son of Colonel Frederick Charles Evelegh.2 He married Moriet Frances Creagh, daughter of John Bagwell Creagh and Matilda Emily Victoria Wolseley, on 8 July 1884.1 He died on 9 March 1907.1
     He gained the rank of Colonel in the 1st Battalion, Royal Garrison Regiment.1

Citations

  1. [S47] BIFR1976 page 288. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S47]
  2. [S47] BIFR1976. [S47]