Margaret Smith
F, #1539, b. 3 December 1806, d. 2 December 1886
Margaret Smith was born before 3 December 1806 at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. She was baptized on 3 December 1806 at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Smith and Anne McKenzie. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Buckie".2 She married John Wood at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 November 1828.3 As of 25 November 1828, her married name was Margaret Wood.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, 37; Margarete Wood, 34; James Wood, 10; Margarete Wood, 8; Alexander Wood, 6; John Wood, 2.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 25 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Alexander Wood, son; John Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Jean Wood, daughter.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Jean Wood, daughter; George Wood, son.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; George Wood, son; Catherine Wood, granddaughter.7
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 47 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Wood "King", head; Cath Wood, -; Margaret Wood, -.8
Margaret died on 2 December 1886 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 79.2
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, 37; Margarete Wood, 34; James Wood, 10; Margarete Wood, 8; Alexander Wood, 6; John Wood, 2.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 25 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Alexander Wood, son; John Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Jean Wood, daughter.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Jean Wood, daughter; George Wood, son.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; George Wood, son; Catherine Wood, granddaughter.7
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 47 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Wood "King", head; Cath Wood, -; Margaret Wood, -.8
Margaret died on 2 December 1886 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 79.2
Children of Margaret Smith and John Wood
- James Wood+ b. 26 Mar 1831, d. 14 Jan 1906
- Margaret Wood+ b. 6 Mar 1833, d. 18 Dec 1913
- Alexander Wood+ b. 2 Mar 1835, d. 3 Sep 1913
- John Wood b. 2 Jul 1837
- John Wood+ b. 10 Apr 1839, d. 30 Aug 1902
- Ann Wood+ b. 4 Aug 1841, d. 17 Jul 1871
- George Wood b. 23 Jan 1844
- Jean Wood+ b. 15 Aug 1846, d. 23 May 1934
- George Wood+ b. 28 Jun 1850, d. 31 Aug 1885
Citations
- [S1726] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Smith, female. Christening: 03 DEC 1806 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Smith. Mother: Anne McKenzie."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S1045] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Wood, male. Spouse: Margaret Smith. Marriage: 25 NOV 1828, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
- [S5287] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margarete Wood, female, age 34, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5286] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Wood, wife, married, female, age 45, born in Banffshire, Portessie, fisher's wife, resident at 25 Portknockie."
- [S3963] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Wood, wife, married, female, age 54, born in Rathven, Banffshire, wife, resident at Portknockie."
- [S4010] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margaret Wood, wife, married, female, age 64, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 36 Portknockie."
- [S5683] 1881, Scottish Census, "Margaret Wood "King", head, widow, female, age 74, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, bread seller, resident at 47 Portknockie."