Cooke Family History

Home Search Login  
Share Print Bookmark
John Wallace Dick Megaw, Major-General K.C.I.E.

John Wallace Dick Megaw, Major-General K.C.I.E.

Male 1874 - 1958  (84 years)

Generations:      Standard    |    Vertical    |    Compact    |    Box    |    Text    |    Ahnentafel    |    Media    |    PDF

Less detail
Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Wallace Dick Megaw, Major-General K.C.I.E.John Wallace Dick Megaw, Major-General K.C.I.E. was born 8 Feb 1874, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (son of John Megaw, J.P. and Ellen Dick); died 24 Oct 1958, Hawkhurst, Kent, England.

    Other Events:

    • Graduation: 1895, Queen's University, Belfast, Ireland; BA
    • Graduation: 1899, Queen's University, Belfast, Ireland; MB with first-class honours
    • Occupation: 1900, China; Entered the Indian Medical Service (IMS). Medical Officer to China Expeditionary Force
    • Military: 27 Jan 1900; First Commission Date
    • Occupation: 1903, Bengal, India; District medical officer
    • Military: 27 Jan 1903, Bengal, India
    • Occupation: Aft 1903, Medical College Hospital, Calcutta, India; Resident medical officer
    • Residence: 1912, Calcutta, India
    • Military: 1915
    • Occupation: 1917, King George V Medical College, University of Lucknow, India; Appointed Professor of Pathology and later the same year became its Principal (1917 - 21). His publications included the first description of tick-borne typhus.
    • Occupation: 1921; Editor of the Indian Medical Gazette (1921 - 29).
    • Occupation: 1921; Professor of Pathology and Director of the new Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
    • Departure: 14 May 1927, Southampton, England
    • Arrival: 19 May 1927, New York, New York, USA
    • Occupation: 1928; Inspector-General of Civil Hospitals in the Punjab (1928 - 29).
    • Occupation: 1929; Surgeon-General with the government of Madras (1929 - 30) with the rank of Major-General.
    • Occupation: 1930; Director General of the IMS.
    • Occupation: 1930; Honorary Physician to the King (1930 - 34).
    • Occupation: 1933, London, England; Medical advisor to the Secretary of State for India and president of the India Office medical board.
    • Occupation: 1933, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, England; Part-time lectureship
    • Education: 1934, Queen's, University, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland; Awarded DSc (honoris causa).
    • Residence: 1935, 25 Kensington Square, London, England
    • Residence: 1939, 25 Kensington Square, London, England; Marital Status: Married
    • Retired: 1939
    • Residence: 1942, Tilden, Hawkhurst, Kent, England

    Notes:



    Birth:
    IGI C70155-1

    John married Helen Esmé Ward 5 Sep 1912, St. Matthews Church, Bayswater, Westminster, London, England. Helen (daughter of George Ward and Constance Helen Marian Maud de Smidt) was born 8 Oct 1889, Bengal, India; was christened 27 Nov 1889, Lucknow, Bengal, India; died 8 Mar 1973, Chelsea, London, England. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Megaw, J.P.John Megaw, J.P. was born 17 May 1830, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (son of David John Megaw and Sarah "Sally" Borland); died 17 Feb 1913, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Departure: 3 Apr 1849; Depart for America (Extract from J's diary) Intention to emigrate.
    • Arrival: 12 Nov 1849; Return from America (Extract from J's diary) Returned because of illness
    • Arrival: 25 Dec 1862; moved to Ballyboyland (Extract from J's diary)
    • Ordained: 28 Oct 1863, First Kilraughts, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; as an Elder (Extract from J's diary)
    • Occupation: 25 Sep 1884; Appointed as Magistrate (extract from diary)
    • Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Stranocum, Antrim, Ireland; Age: 70; Relation to Head of House: Head
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, Stranocum, Antrim, Ireland; Age: 80; Relation to Head of House: Head

    John married Ellen Dick 9 Nov 1864, Roseyards Presbyterian Church, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland. Ellen (daughter of Robert Dick and Isabella Wallace) was born 15 Mar 1834, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 22 May 1925, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ellen DickEllen Dick was born 15 Mar 1834, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (daughter of Robert Dick and Isabella Wallace); died 22 May 1925, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 31 Mar 1901, Stranocum, Antrim, Ireland; Age: 66; Relation to Head of House: Wife
    • Residence: 2 Apr 1911, Stranocum, Antrim, Ireland; Age: 77; Relation to Head of House: Wife

    Children:
    1. Sarah Megaw was born 8 Apr 1866, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was christened 29 Apr 1866, Kilraghts Presbyterian Church, Antrim, Ireland; died 20 Jun 1908, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.
    2. David John "Davy" Megaw was born 26 Aug 1869, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was christened 26 Sep 1869, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 14 Aug 1927, Lawrence Hill, Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
    3. William James Megaw, O.B.E. was born 28 Dec 1871, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was christened 28 Jan 1872; died 5 Apr 1945, Robinson Hospital, Antrim, Ireland.
    4. 1. John Wallace Dick Megaw, Major-General K.C.I.E. was born 8 Feb 1874, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 24 Oct 1958, Hawkhurst, Kent, England.
    5. Isabella Megaw was born 16 Feb 1877; died 21 Dec 1943, Antrim, Northern Ireland.
    6. Robert Dick Megaw, K.C. was born 26 Oct 1867, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was christened 24 Nov 1867; died 2 May 1947, 66 Malone Road, Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  David John Megaw was born 20 Apr 1794, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (son of John McGaw and Rose Reynolds); died 12 Nov 1867, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Name: David John McGaw
    • Occupation: Farmer, but was particularly adept at carpentry
    • Religion: An Elder in Kilraghts Presbyterian Church
    • Residence: 1851, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland
    • Residence: 1862, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland

    Notes:

    Died:
    after 3 days illness (Extract from son J's diary)

    David married Sarah "Sally" Borland Abt 1823. Sarah (daughter of William "Billy" Borland and Rose Brown) was born 11 Jan 1799, Ballyboyland, Antrim, Ireland; died 1 Dec 1863, Killyramer, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 3 Dec 1863, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Sarah "Sally" Borland was born 11 Jan 1799, Ballyboyland, Antrim, Ireland (daughter of William "Billy" Borland and Rose Brown); died 1 Dec 1863, Killyramer, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 3 Dec 1863, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Death: 12 Nov 1863

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Extract from Farm Diary of John Megaw (1830)

    Notes:

    Married:
    from RDM notes

    Children:
    1. 2. John Megaw, J.P. was born 17 May 1830, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 17 Feb 1913, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    2. Margaret Megaw was born 1834, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 13 Feb 1895, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    3. John Megaw was born Aft 1826; died Bef 1830.
    4. Sophia Megaw was born 1826, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 2 Dec 1899, Culcrum, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 4 Dec 1899, Kilraughts Old Graveyard.
    5. Rosanna Megaw was born 1824, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 12 Apr 1899, Ballymoney; was buried 14 Apr 1899, Ballymoney Old Churchyard, Antrim, Ireland.
    6. William James Megaw was born 1836, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 17 Dec 1924, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 20 Dec 1924, Knock Road Cemetry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    7. Elizabeth Megaw was born 1838, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 11 Jun 1909, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 14 Jun 1909, Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard, Antrim, Ireland.
    8. David John Megaw was born 6 Nov 1840, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 17 Feb 1868, Killyramer, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    9. Jane Megaw was born 1832, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 8 Jun 1908.
    10. Sarah Megaw was born 1842, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 23 Oct 1926, Greenhill, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 25 Oct 1926, Ballymoney Old Church Graveyard, Antrim, Ireland.

  3. 6.  Robert DickRobert Dick was born 1788, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (son of Robert Dick and Agnes "Nancy" Sharpe); died 20 Feb 1860, Northern Ireland.

    Robert married Isabella Wallace 22 Oct 1824. Isabella (daughter of John (Jack) Wallace and Ellen Richard) was born Abt 1797, of Kirkhills; died 13 Apr 1876, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Isabella WallaceIsabella Wallace was born Abt 1797, of Kirkhills (daughter of John (Jack) Wallace and Ellen Richard); died 13 Apr 1876, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Notes:

    of Kirkhills

    Children:
    1. 3. Ellen Dick was born 15 Mar 1834, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 22 May 1925, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    2. Nancy Dick was born 1826; died 28 Apr 1914, Antrim, Ireland.
    3. John Dick was born Bef 1831, of The Garry; died 24 Dec 1895.
    4. Isabella Dick was born Abt 1839, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    5. Robert Dick was born 1 Jun 1831; died 14 Oct 1913, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 16 Oct 1913, Old Church Burying Ground, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John McGaw was born 1749, Killyrammer, Kilraghts, Antrim, Ireland (son of David McGaw); died 1794, Kilraghts, Antrim, Ireland.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John McGaa
    • Name: John Megaw

    John married Rose Reynolds Abt 1790, Antrim, Ireland. Rose was born 1755, Drumafivey, Stranocum, Antrim, Ireland; died 20 Apr 1794, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Rose Reynolds was born 1755, Drumafivey, Stranocum, Antrim, Ireland; died 20 Apr 1794, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Notes:

    Died:
    in childbirth

    Children:
    1. 4. David John Megaw was born 20 Apr 1794, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 12 Nov 1867, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    2. Margaret "Peggy" McGaw was born 1792, Ireland; died 23 Jun 1862; was buried 25 Jun 1862, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

  3. 10.  William "Billy" Borland was born 1764, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (son of John Borland and Sarah Huey); died 23 Nov 1852; was buried Old Kilraghts.

    Notes:

    of Ballyboyland

    William — Rose Brown. Rose (daughter of Brown) was born 1765; died 21 Nov 1852; was buried Old Kilraghts. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rose Brown was born 1765 (daughter of Brown); died 21 Nov 1852; was buried Old Kilraghts.
    Children:
    1. Rose Borland was born 24 May 1805; died 24 Sep 1878, Killyramer, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    2. Margaret "Peggy" Borland was born 16 Nov 1803, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 16 Sep 1862, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 18 Sep 1862.
    3. Hamilton Brown Borland was born 24 May 1805; died Jamaica, West Indies.
    4. 5. Sarah "Sally" Borland was born 11 Jan 1799, Ballyboyland, Antrim, Ireland; died 1 Dec 1863, Killyramer, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 3 Dec 1863, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    5. John Borland was born 27 Aug 1791, of Ballyboyland; died 14 Feb 1863, Ballyboyland, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; was buried 16 Feb 1863.
    6. Charles Borland was born 19 May 1794.
    7. James Borland was born 15 Oct 1796.
    8. Robert Paul Borland, Rev. was born 28 Aug 1810; died 26 Jul 1862, Lislooney, Armagh, Ireland; was buried 30 Jul 1862.

  5. 12.  Robert DickRobert Dick was born 1737, of The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland (son of Andrew Dick and Houston); died 11 Sep 1818, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.

    Robert — Agnes "Nancy" Sharpe. Agnes (daughter of Andrew Sharpe) was born 1753, of Drumahitt, Ballycastle, Antrim, Ireland; died 28 Jul 1811. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Agnes "Nancy" Sharpe was born 1753, of Drumahitt, Ballycastle, Antrim, Ireland (daughter of Andrew Sharpe); died 28 Jul 1811.

    Notes:

    Children:
    1. Andrew Dick was born 1786, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 23 Aug 1848.
    2. Elizabeth (Betty) Dick was born 19 Apr 1792, The Garry, Antrim, Ireland; died 23 Apr 1822, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    3. Samuel Dick was born Abt 1795, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 3 Jun 1821.
    4. 6. Robert Dick was born 1788, The Garry, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 20 Feb 1860, Northern Ireland.
    5. Jean Dick was born 1784; died 29 Jul 1799.
    6. Rose Dick was born Abt 1797.
    7. Ellen Dick
    8. Anne Dick
    9. Nancy Dick

  7. 14.  John (Jack) Wallace was born 1756, of Kirkhills (son of Richard Wallace and Richard); died 1842.

    John — Ellen Richard. Ellen was born 1756, of Ballyrobin; died 1838. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Ellen Richard was born 1756, of Ballyrobin; died 1838.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eleanor Richard

    Notes:

    of Ballyrobin

    Children:
    1. Thomas Wallace was born 15 Aug 1786, of Kirkhills, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 21 Feb 1875, Ireland.
    2. 7. Isabella Wallace was born Abt 1797, of Kirkhills; died 13 Apr 1876, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland.
    3. Samuel Wallace was born 1792; died 1864, Ballymena, Ireland.
    4. Rachel Wallace was born 1789, Kirkhills, Ballymoney, Antrim, Ireland; died 23 Mar 1831; was buried 1st Presbyterian Church, Broughshane, Antrim, Ireland.
    5. Richard Wallace