Helen Gardiner

F, #1488, b. 1895, d. 16 February 1982
     Helen Gardiner was born in 1895 at Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Gardiner and Margaret Ann Findlay. She married William Pirie at 4 Campbell Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 July 1918.2,3 As of 9 July 1918, her married name was Helen Pirie. Helen was usually known as 'Nellie' and lived at "The Bield", 23 Harbour Place, Portknockie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 23 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Nellie Pirie, wife; Jeannie Pirie, daughter; Reubina G. Pirie, daughter.4,3
Helen died on 16 February 1982 at Seafield Hospital, Buckie, Moray, Scotland.5,6 She was buried after 16 February 1982 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Moray, Scotland.5

Children of Helen Gardiner and William Pirie

Citations

  1. [S9437] Helen Gardiner, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Cullen, Surname: Gardiner. Forename: Helen. Gender: Female. Year: 1895. Ref: 150/ 55. Registration District Name: Cullen.
  2. [S1017] William Pirie to Helen (Nellie) Gardiner, Marriage entry, "1918 on the Ninth day of July at 4 Campbell Street, Cullen. After Banns According to the Forms of the Christian Brethren Church. William Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 30, usual residence 72 Portknockie, Parish of Seafield, parents David Pirie, Fisherman, Jane Pirie M.S. Steel. Nellie Gardiner, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), age 22, usual residence 4 Campbell Street, Cullen, parents George Gardiner, Fisherman, Margaret Ann Gardiner M.S. Findlay (Deceased). Peter F Bruce, Evangelist, Elgin. John Pirie Witness. Mary Pirie Witness. Registered 1918 July 10th at Cullen, John G. Dunbar Registrar."
  3. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  4. [S9436] 1921, Scottish Census, "Nellie Pirie, wife, age 25 years 8 months, female, married, born in Banff, Cullen, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 23 Harbour Place."
  5. [S1312] Death notice, page 16, column 2, Banffshire Advertiser, "PIRIE - Peacefully at Seafield Hospital, Buckie on Tuesday February 16th 1982, Helen (Nellie) Gardiner aged 86 years. 'The Bield' Harbour Place, Portknockie, beloved wife of the late William Pirie (Buxer). Interred Hillhead Cemetery. At home with the Lord."
  6. [S970] Helen "Nellie" Pirie (née Gardiner), Newspaper death notice data, "NM147958, Helen "Nellie" Pirie (née Gardiner), c. 1896 to 16 FEB 1982. Date of Birth : c. 1896. Spouse's Name : William Pirie "Buxer". Date of Death : 16 FEB 1982. Age : 86. Place of Death : Seafield Hospital, Buckie. Biography : Lived At The Bield, Harbour Place, Portknockie."