William Wood

M, #3912, b. 17 May 1880, d. 28 January 1902
     William Wood "Wilkin" was born on 17 May 1880 at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Wood and Janet Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Wilkin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; Maggie A Wood, daughter; William Wood, son.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; Maggie Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Jessie Wood, daughter; Jane Wood, daughter; Mary L. Innes, servant.3

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; William Wood, son; Jessie Wood, daughter; Jane Wood, daughter; James Wood, son; Alexina Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son.4
William died on 28 January 1902 at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 21.1

Citations

  1. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  2. [S5552] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, male, age 0, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 38 Portknockie."
  3. [S3693] 1891, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, male, age 11, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 38 Portknockie."
  4. [S5551] 1901, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, single, male, age 21, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's son, resident at 38 Portknockie."