Jane Steel
F, #1481, b. 21 February 1866, d. 29 October 1928
Jane Steele was born on 21 February 1866 at Castlegate, Berwick, England.1 She was the daughter of Robert Steel and Jane Daly. Jane Steel was also known as Steele.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at Fisher Brae, Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Steele, head; Jane Steele, wife; Mary Steele, daughter; Jane Steele, daughter; Margaret Steele, daughter; Alice Steele, daughter.2
She married David Pirie at 12 North Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 5 August 1887.3,1 As of 5 August 1887, her married name was Jane Pirie. She was the informant for William Pirie's birth at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 May 1888.4,1
She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; Jessie A Pirie, servant.5
She was the informant for Alice Pirie's birth at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 September 1893.6,7 She was the informant for David Pirie's birth at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 September 1895.8,7 She was the informant for John Pirie's birth at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 September 1897.9,1
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.10
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.11
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.12,1
Jane died on 29 October 1928 at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 62.13,1 She was buried after 29 October 1928 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.14,15
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at Fisher Brae, Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Steele, head; Jane Steele, wife; Mary Steele, daughter; Jane Steele, daughter; Margaret Steele, daughter; Alice Steele, daughter.2
She married David Pirie at 12 North Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 5 August 1887.3,1 As of 5 August 1887, her married name was Jane Pirie. She was the informant for William Pirie's birth at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 May 1888.4,1
She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; Jessie A Pirie, servant.5
She was the informant for Alice Pirie's birth at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 September 1893.6,7 She was the informant for David Pirie's birth at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 September 1895.8,7 She was the informant for John Pirie's birth at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 September 1897.9,1
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.10
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.11
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.12,1
Jane died on 29 October 1928 at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 62.13,1 She was buried after 29 October 1928 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.14,15
Children of Jane Steel and David Pirie
- William Pirie+ b. 28 May 1888
- Robert Pirie b. 29 Oct 1889, d. 2 Nov 1889
- David Pirie b. 29 Oct 1889, d. 5 Mar 1890
- Jane Pirie b. 24 Apr 1891, d. 23 Aug 1900
- Alice Pirie+ b. 8 Sep 1893, d. 9 Dec 1945
- David Pirie b. 17 Sep 1895, d. 6 Feb 1896
- John Pirie+ b. 3 Sep 1897, d. 10 Apr 1982
- James Pirie+ b. 26 Apr 1899, d. 16 Jan 1956
- David Pirie b. 7 Jun 1901, d. 14 Jul 1902
- Mary Pirie+ b. 12 Jan 1904, d. 11 Oct 1970
Citations
- [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
- [S6651] 1871, Scottish Census, "Jane Steele, daughter, female, age 4, born in Berwick on Tweed, Northumberland, England, resident at Fisher Brae, Coldingham, Berwickshire, Scotland."
- [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."
- [S1016] William Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Pirie, 1888, May Twenty Eighth 3h 0m A.M. at 32 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel, married 1887 August 5th in Peterhead. Informant: Jane Pirie, Mother. Registered: 1888, June 14th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S976] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jane Steel (crossed out) Pirie, wife, married, female, age 25, born in Eyemouth, Berwickshire, fisherman's wife, employed, resident at 37 Portknockie, has 1 room with one or more windows."
- [S2042] Alice Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alice Pirie, 1893, September Eighth 2h 0m A.M. at 37 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel, married 1887 August 5th in Peterhead. Informant: Jane Pirie, mother. Registered: 1893, September 27th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3319] David Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Pirie, 1895, September Seventeenth 5h 50m A.M. at 37 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steele, married 1887 August 5th in Peterhead. Informant: Jane Pirie, Mother. Registered: 1895, October 7th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S1014] John Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Pirie, 1897, September Third 2h 30m P.M. at 60 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel, married 1887 August 3d in Peterhead. Informant: Jane Pirie, Mother. Registered: 1897, September 24th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S971] 1901, Scottish Census, "Jane Pirie, wife, married, female, age 34, born in Eyemouth, ?, resident at 72 Portknockie."
- [S7007] 1911, Scottish Census, "Jane Pirie, wife, female, age 44, married, duration of marriage 23 years, children born alive 5 (sic), children still living 5, born in Berwick, Berwick on Tweed, resident at 72 Portknockie."
- [S9422] 1921, Scottish Census, "Jane Pirie, wife, age 54 years 4 months, female, married, born in Berwick, Berwick-on-Tweed, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 10 Reidhaven Street."
- [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."
- [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”.
- [S966] Jane Pirie née Steel, Gravestone inscription data, "NM147578, Jane Pirie née Steele, c. 1866 to 29 OCT 1928. Date of Birth : c. 1866. Spouse's Name : David Pirie. Headstone Ref : H143. Date of Death : 29 OCT 1928."