James Wood
M, #4572, b. circa 1856, d. 16 February 1930
James Wood was born illegitimate circa 1856. James Pirie was the reputed father of James Wood "Pirie".1,2 He was the son of James Pirie and Margaret Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Pirie". James Wood was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman. He married Catherine Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 September 1878.3,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 15 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James W "Pirie" (sic), head; Cath "Pirie" (sic), wife; William "Pirie" (sic), son.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas Wood "Pirie", head; Kate Wood "Pirie", wife; Wm Wood "Pirie", son; Maggie Wood "Pirie", daughter; Betsy Wood "Pirie", daughter; Isabella Mair "Saucie", sister-in-law.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 15 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "Pirie", head; Catherine Wood "Pirie", wife; Wm Mair Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Elizabeth Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Alex George Wood, son; Jessie Ann Wood, daughter.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 22 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood Pirie, head; Alex Geo Wood, son; Elizabeth Wood, daughter.7
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Wood lived at 22 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8 James died on 16 February 1930 at 22 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 15 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James W "Pirie" (sic), head; Cath "Pirie" (sic), wife; William "Pirie" (sic), son.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas Wood "Pirie", head; Kate Wood "Pirie", wife; Wm Wood "Pirie", son; Maggie Wood "Pirie", daughter; Betsy Wood "Pirie", daughter; Isabella Mair "Saucie", sister-in-law.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 15 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "Pirie", head; Catherine Wood "Pirie", wife; Wm Mair Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Elizabeth Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Alex George Wood, son; Jessie Ann Wood, daughter.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 22 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood Pirie, head; Alex Geo Wood, son; Elizabeth Wood, daughter.7
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Wood lived at 22 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8 James died on 16 February 1930 at 22 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.2
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Children of James Wood and Catherine Mair
- William Mair Wood+ b. 8 Dec 1879, d. 2 Jul 1959
- Margaret Wood b. 4 Oct 1884, d. 19 Apr 1906
- Elizabeth Wood b. 27 Apr 1886, d. 28 Jun 1973
- Jessie-Ann Wood b. 15 Apr 1891, d. 1985
- John Mair Wood b. 12 Feb 1894, d. 17 Oct 1917
- Alexander George Wood b. 23 May 1896, d. 1976
Citations
- [S1332] Mary Laing, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Mary Laing of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3575] James Wood to Catharine Mair, Marriage entry, "1878 on the Twenty Seventh day of September at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Wood, His X Mark, John Innes Witness, Alexr. Mair Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence 67 Portknockie, parents (Reputed Father) James Pirie and Margaret Innes M.S. Wood. Catharine Mair, Her X Mark, John Innes Witness, Alexr. Mair Witness, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 23, usual residence 246 Portknockie, parents Alexr. Mair "Saucy" Fisherman and Elizabeth Mair M.S. Wood. James McIntyre Minister of Seafield. John Innes Witness. Alexr. Mair Witness. Registered 1878 September 28th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S5369] 1881, Scottish Census, "James W "Pirie" (sic), head, married, male, age 24, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 15 Portknockie."
- [S5368] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jas Wood "Pirie", head, married, male, age 36, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
- [S5367] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Wood "Pirie", head, married, male, age 44, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 15 Portknockie."
- [S9384] 1921, Scottish Census, "James Wood Pirie, head, age 66 years 2 months, male, widower, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Employer, dependent children: None, houses: 5 rooms 9 persons, holdings: 2 rooms 3 persons, resident at 22 Seafield Street."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 79: PORTKNOCKIE, "Wood, James, 22 Seafield Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, SEAFIELD STREET, "22, Jas. Wood, "Pirie", fisherman; W. M. Wood, fisherman; Alex. G. Wood."