Geddes was born at Rathven , Banffshire , of Roman Catholic parentage .
Geddes was educated for the priesthood at the local seminary of Scalan , and at Paris ; he became a priest in his native county .
Geddes was born at Rathven , Banffshire , of Roman Catholic parentage , and educated for the priesthood at the local seminary of Scalan , and at Paris ; he became a priest in his native county .