George Makgill facts for kids
Sir George Makgill, 11th Baronet (born 24 December 1868 in Stirling – died 16 October 1926 in London) was a Scottish nobleman. He was also a writer and worked to spread his political ideas.
Life and Early Years
George Makgill was the son of Captain Sir John Makgill, who was the 10th Baronet. His mother was Margaret Isabella Haldane. She was the sister of a famous politician, Lord Haldane. George Makgill was also the grandson of George Makgill, 9th Baronet.
He was taught at home. For several years, George Makgill lived in New Zealand. His father had a large farm there near Waiuku. In 1891, George married Frances Elizabeth Grant. She was from Merchiston, Otago, in New Zealand.
After his father passed away in 1906, George Makgill became the 11th Baronet. This is a special title passed down through families. He also tried to get back another old family title, the Viscountcy of Oxfuird. Sir George Makgill then moved to Eye, Suffolk, in England. He rented a historic house called Yaxley Hall from Lord Henniker.
Work and Public Life
During the First World War, Sir George Makgill was very active. He became the Secretary of the Anti-German Union. This group later changed its name to the British Empire Union. They worked to support Britain during the war.
After the war, some business leaders asked him for help. They wanted him to create a special group. This group was called the Industrial Intelligence Board. Its job was to watch for people who might cause trouble in factories or with workers. Some important people worked for this group, like Maxwell Knight.
In the early 1920s, Sir George Makgill tried to become a Member of Parliament. He ran as a candidate for different political groups. He was also a leader in the Empire Producers' Organization. This group helped businesses that produced goods in the British Empire. He was also part of the Anti-Socialist Union.
In 1926, there was a big workers' strike in the United Kingdom. Sir George Makgill helped to manage a group called the Organization for the Maintenance of Supplies. This group worked to keep important services running during the strike.
Sir George Makgill passed away in October 1926 in London, England.
Family Life
Sir George Makgill had two sons and two daughters. His oldest son was John Donald Makgill. Born in 1899, John inherited his father's title and became the 12th Baronet.
