David Pirie

M, #1472, b. 23 April 1864, d. 27 November 1950
David ('Didy') Pirie (1864-1950)
(Photograph kindly provided by Carolyn Hatt)
     David Pirie was born on 23 April 1864 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Pirie and Jean Gray. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jean Pirie, wife; Margt Pirie, daughter; Isabella Pirie, daughter; William Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; Alex Pirie, son; David Pirie, son; Jean Pirie, daughter.3
David was often called "Didy." David Pirie was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; Alexander Pirie, son; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; Jessie Ann Pirie, daughter.4
He married Jane Steel at 12 North Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 5 August 1887.5,2 He was the informant for Jane Pirie's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 April 1891.6,2 He was the informant for James Pirie's birth at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 April 1899.7,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Jane Pirie's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 August 1900.8,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; Alice Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son.9
He was the informant for David Pirie's birth at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 June 1901.10,2 He was the informant for David Pirie's death at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 July 1902.11,2 He was the informant for Mary Pirie's birth at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 January 1904.12,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; Alice Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary Pirie, daughter.13

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary Pirie, daughter.14,2

The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that David Pirie lived at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.15 He was the informant for, and present at, Jane Pirie's death at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 October 1928.16,2 He married Ann Marr at Gateshead, County Durham, England, in 1930.17,2 David died on 27 November 1950 at Norwood, New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.18,2,19 He was buried after 27 November 1950 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.20,19

Children of David Pirie and Jane Steel

Citations

  1. [S949] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "David Pirie, male. Birth: 23 APR 1864 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Pirie. Mother: Jane Gray."
  2. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  3. [S963] 1871, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, son, unmarried, male, age 7, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S964] 1881, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 206 Portknockie."
  5. [S1019] David Pirie to Jane Steel, Marriage entry, "1887 on the Fifth day of August at 12 North St, Peterhead. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. David Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence 12 North St, Peterhead, parents William Pirie, Fisherman, Jane Pirie M.S. Gray. Jane Steel, Fisher-Girl (Spinster), age 21, usual residence High St, Fraserburgh, parents Robert Steel, Cooper, Jane Steel M.S. Daily. James Stuart, Minister of Peterhead. William Andrews, Witness. Jessie Ann Pirie, Witness. Registered 1887, August 6 at Peterhead, Alex Robertson Registrar."
  6. [S1442] Jane Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jane Pirie, 1891, April Twenty-Fourth 1h 20m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Pirie "Buxer", Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel, married 1887 August 5th in Peterhead. Informant: David Pirie Buxer, Father. Registered: 1891, May 4th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  7. [S1015] James Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Pirie, 1899, April Twenty Sixth 4h 0m A.M. at 72 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel, married 1887 August 5th in Peterhead. Informant: David Pirie, Father. Registered: 1899, May 2nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S1443] Jane Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jane Pirie (Single), died 1900, August Twenty Third 11h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 9 years. Father: David Pirie Fisherman, Mother: Jane Pirie M.S. Steel. Cause of death: Acute Bronchitis, 6 Days, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: David Pirie, Father (Present). Registered: 1900, August 27th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  9. [S971] 1901, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, head, married, male, age 36, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, own account, resident at 72 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  10. [S1447] David Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Pirie, 1901, June Seventh 9h 0m P.M. at 72 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel, married 1887 August 5th in Peterhead. Informant: David Pirie, Father. Registered: 1901, June 28th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  11. [S1011] David Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Pirie (Single), died 1902, July Fourteenth 1h 40m P.M. at 72 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 13 months, Father: David Pirie, Fisherman, Mother: Jane Pirie M.S. Steel, Cause of death: Catarrhal Pneumonia 14 days, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M., Informant: David Pirie, Father, Registered: 1902, July 16th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  12. [S2095] Mary Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Mary Pirie, 1904, January Twelfth 4h 0m P.M. at 72 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel. Married 1887 August 5th at Peterhead. Informant: David Pirie, Father. Registered: 1904, January 25th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  13. [S7007] 1911, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, head, male, age 46, married, fisherman, employer, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 72 Portknockie, 3 rooms with one or more windows, 7 persons in house."
  14. [S9422] 1921, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, head, age 56 years 2 months, male, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Employer, dependent children: None, houses: 4 rooms 5 persons, holdings: 4 rooms 5 persons, resident at 10 Reidhaven Street."
  15. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 77: PORTKNOCKIE, "Pirie, David, 10 Reidhaven Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, REIDHAVEN STREET, "10, D. Pirie, "Buxer", fisherman."
  16. [S1009] Jane Pirie (née Steel), Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jane Pirie, Married to David Pirie Fisherman, died 1928, October Twenty-ninth 11h 50m P.M. at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 62 years, Father: Robert Steele, Fisher Monger (Deceased), Mother: Jane Steele M.S. Daly (Deceased), Cause of death: Toxic Goître, as cert. by Alex. S. Paterson M.B. Ch.B. Buckie, Informant: David Pirie, Widower (Present), Registered: 1928, November 1st at Manse of Seafield, John Taulds Registrar."
  17. [S1010] David Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Pirie, Fisherman (Retired), Married to 1st Jane Steele, 2nd Ann Steele or Marr, died 1950, November Twenty-seventh 5h 15m A.M. at Norwood, New Street, Portknockie, Male, 86 years, Father: William Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Pirie M.S. Gray (Deceased), Cause of death: Senile Decay, as cert. by W. Ramsay M.B.Ch.B., Informant: James Pirie, son (Present), Registered: 1950, November 27th at Portknockie, William Falconer Registrar."
  18. [S1010] David Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Pirie, Fisherman (Retired), Married to 1st Jane Steele, 2nd Ann Steele or Marr, died 1950, November Twenty-seventh 5h 15m A.M. at Norwood, New Street, Portknockie, Male, 86 years, Father: William Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Pirie M.S. Gray (Deceased), Cause of death: Senile Decay, as cert. by W. Ramsay M.B. Ch.B., Informant: James Pirie, son (Present), Registered: 1950, November 27th at Portknockie, William Falconer Registrar."
  19. [S965] David Pirie, Gravestone inscription data, "NM147199, David Pirie, c. 1864 to 27 NOV 1950. Date of Birth : c. 1864. Spouse's Name : Jane Steele. Headstone Ref : H143. Date of Death : 27 NOV 1950."
  20. [S1116] Jane Steel and David Pirie, Monumental inscription, “In memory of JANE STEELE beloved wife of DAVID PIRIE died 29TH Oct. 1928 aged 62 years. The above DAVID PIRIE died 27TH Nov. 1950 aged 86”.