William Wood

M, #2788, b. 26 January 1855
     William Wood was born on 26 January 1855 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Wood and Catherine Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Royal".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 226 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Catherine Wood, wife; John Wood, son; William Wood, son; Joseph Wood, son; Hellen Wood, daughter; Rebbeca Donaldson, servant.2
William Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 226 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Cathrine Wood, wife; John Wood, son; William Wood, son; Joseph Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Cathrine Wood, daughter; Ann Innis, servant.3

Citations

  1. [S2148] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Birth: 26 JAN 1855 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Wood. Mother: Catherine Mair."
  2. [S5494] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 6, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 226 Portknockie."
  3. [S5493] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 226 Portknockie."