Helen Pirie

F, #2196, b. 30 July 1863
Pedigree
     Helen Pirie was born on 30 July 1863 at Nether Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Pirie and Helen Wood. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; Hellen Pirie, daughter; Margaret Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alex Pirie, son; David Pirie, son.4

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 162 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; Hellen Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son; David Pirie, son; William Pirie, son.5
She married John McKay McPherson at Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 September 1888.6 As of 19 September 1888, her married name was Helen McPherson.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 128 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: J M Macpherson, head; Helen Macpherson, wife; Maggie Macpherson, daughter.7
Helen Pirie was also known as Helen Macpherson.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 32 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John McK McPherson, head; Helen Pirie McPherson, wife; Maggie McPherson, daughter; John McPherson, son; David Pirie McPherson, son; Helen McPherson, daughter; Mary Ann McPherson, daughter; Alexander McPherson, son.8
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)

Children of Helen Pirie and John McKay McPherson

Citations

  1. [S3538] Helen Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Par. of Birth: Rathven. Helen Pirie, 1863, July Thirtieth 10h 30m A.M. at Nether Buckie (in Lodgings), Female. Father: John Pirie, Fisherman (Domicil - Portknockie). Mother: Helen Pirie M.S. Wood, married 1862 Oct. in Portknockie. Informant: Alexr. Wood, Grandfather (present). Registered: 1863, August 5th at Rathven, Geo. Coull, Registrar. August 7th Transcribed at Portknockie, James Cumming, Registrar."
  2. [S1560] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Helen Pirie, female. Birth: 30 JUL 1863 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Pirie. Mother: Helen Wood."
  3. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  4. [S5301] 1871, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, daughter, unmarried, female, age 7, born in Buckie, Banffshire, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
  5. [S5300] 1881, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, daughter, unmarried, female, age 18, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, domestic servant, resident at 162 Portknockie."
  6. [S10395] John McKay McPherson to Helen Pirie, Marriage entry, "1888, on the Nineteenth day of September at Seatown, Cullen. After Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. John McKay McPherson, Fisherman (Bachelor), Age 26, Residence: Cullen, Father: Alexander McPherson Fisherman, Mother: Margaret McPherson M.S. Sim. Hellen Pirie, Her X Mark, Domestic Servant (Spinster), George McPherson Witness, John Pirie Witness, Age 23, Residence: Portknockie, Father: John Pirie Fisherman, Mother: Hellen Pirie M.S. Wood. Alexr Soutar Minister, Alexr Pirie Witness, William Runcie Witness. Registered: 1888, September 22nd at Cullen, Jno. Allan Registrar."
  7. [S10410] 1891, Scottish Census, "Helen Macpherson, wife, married, female, age 26, born in Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 128 New Street, Portknockie."
  8. [S10404] 1901, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie McPherson, wife, married, female, age 35, born in Buckie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 32 Seatown, Cullen."