Born in Scotland, John Geddie (1815-1872), was
brought by his parents to Nova Scotia, Canada in 1816. Began ministry as
pastor at Cavendish on Prince Edward Island. Sent in 1846 as a missionary
to New Hebrides (Vanuatu), where he served for over twenty years. Married
Charlotte McDonald in 1839. They had four children, three daughters and a
son.
