James Pirie

M, #3224, b. before 18 September 1809, d. 22 July 1881
Pedigree
     James Pirie was born before 18 September 1809 at Grange, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was baptized on 18 September 1809 at Parish of Grange, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of George Pirie and Elspet Gordon. James Pirie was a master watchmaker and member of Cullen Town Council. He married Margaret Riach at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 December 1840.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Seafield Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, 31; Margaret Pirie, 28.3

He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Lower Seafield Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Ann Pirie, daughter; William Mitchell, servant.4

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at Seafield Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; James Pirie, son; Ann Pirie, daughter; Margaret Pirie, daughter.5

He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Seafield Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; Margaret Pirie, daughter.6

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Seafield Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; Ann Pirie, daughter.7
James died on 22 July 1881 at Seafield Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.8,9 He was buried after 22 July 1881 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.10,9

Children of James Pirie and Margaret Riach

Citations

  1. [S2602] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Pirie, male. Christening: 18 SEP 1809 Grange, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Pirie. Mother: Elspet Gordon."
  2. [S2603] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Pirie, male. Spouse: Margaret Riach. Marriage: 03 DEC 1840, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  3. [S5396] 1841, Scottish Census, "James Pirie, male, age 31, born in county, resident in Seafield Street, Cullen."
  4. [S5395] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Pirie, head, married, male, age 39, born in Grange, Banffshire, watchmaker, resident in Lower Seafield Street, Cullen."
  5. [S3878] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Pirie, head, married, male, age 49, born in Banffshire, Grange, watch & clock maker, resident at Seafield Street, has 5 rooms with one or more windows."
  6. [S5394] 1871, Scottish Census, "James Pirie, head, married, male, age 61, born in Grange, Banffshire, watchmaker, resident in Seafield Street, Cullen."
  7. [S5393] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Pirie, head, married, male, age 70, born in Grange, Banffshire, watchmaker, resident in Seafield Street, Cullen."
  8. [S2604] James Pirie, Register of Deaths in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff, "James Pirie, Watchmaker (Master), Married to Margaret Riach, died 1881, July Twenty Second 2h 40m A.M. at Seafield Street, Cullen, Male, 72 years. Father: George Pirie Farmer (deceased), Mother: Elspet Pirie M.S. Gordon (deceased). Cause of death: Apoplexy, ½ Day, As Cert. by Alexr. Hendry M.B.C.M. Informant: George Pirie, son (Present). Registered: 1881, July 23rd at Cullen, Jno. Allan, Registrar."
  9. [S2605] James Pirie, Gravestone inscription data, "NM147546, James Pirie, c.1809 to 22 JUL 1881. Occupation : Watchmaker. Date of Birth : c.1809. Spouse's Name : Margaret Riach. Headstone Ref : C(N)206. Date of Death : 22 JUL 1881. Place of Death : Cullen."
  10. [S2616] James Pirie, Monumental inscription, “In memory of JAMES PIRIE, watchmaker, Cullen, died 22 July 1881 aged 72, and MARGARET RIACH his wife, died 10 January 1892 aged 80. Also of their son GEORGE, died 8 Novr. 1886 aged 45. And their daughter ANN (interred at Wandsworth), died 3 Septr. 1901 aged 54.”.