James Bruce

M, #1569, b. 30 March 1866
Pedigree
     James Bruce was born on 30 March 1866 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Bruce and Helen Goodbrand. James Bruce was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 34 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; John Bruce, son; James Bruce, son; Maggie Bruce, daughter; Williamina Wood, granddaughter.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 34 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son.3
He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Goodbrand's death at 35 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 May 1902.4,5

Citations

  1. [S1075] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Bruce, male. Birth: 30 MAR 1866 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Bruce. Mother: Helen Goodbrand."
  2. [S5718] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 15, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 34 Portknockie."
  3. [S3691] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 26, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherman, working on own account, resident at 34 Portknockie."
  4. [S3287] Helen Bruce née Goodbrand, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Bruce (Widow of John Bruce, Boat Carpenter), died 1902, May Fourth 11h 45m A.M. at 35 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 75 years. Father: Alexander Goodbrand, Joiner (Deceased), Mother: Christina Goodbrand M.S. Innes (Deceased). Cause of death: Influenza 16 Days, as Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: James Bruce, Son, 34 Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1902, May 5th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.