James Smith
M, #5675, b. circa 1880
James Smith was born illegitimate circa 1880 at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Smith and Mary Cowie. His family was known by the tee-name of "Currie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.2,3
James Smith was a fisherman. He married Isabella Reid at Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 December 1906.1 He was the informant for Alexander Smith's death at 36 Peterhythe, Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 June 1914.4,5
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.2,3
James Smith was a fisherman. He married Isabella Reid at Portgordon, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 December 1906.1 He was the informant for Alexander Smith's death at 36 Peterhythe, Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 June 1914.4,5
Citations
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S4507] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Smith, son, male, age 10, born in Banffshire, Portessie, scholar, resident at 36 Portessie."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S4423] Alexander Smith, Register of Deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Alexander Smith, Fisherman, Married to Mary Cowie, died 1914, June Twenty Sixth 4h 0m A.M. at 36 Portessie, Buckie, Male, 72 years. Father: Alexander Smith Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Mary Smith M.S. Cowie (deceased). Cause of death: Pernicious anaemia 12 months, as certified by W.R. Duguid M.B. C.M. Informant: James Smith, Son. Registered: 1914, June 27 at Buckie, John Webster, Registrar."
- [S4421] Alexander Smith "Currie", Gravestone inscription data, "NM181721, Alexander "Currie" Smith, c. 1842 to 26 JUN 1914. Date of Birth : c. 1842. Spouse's Name : Mary Cowie. Headstone Ref : Bu684. Date of Death : 26 JUN 1914. Place of Death : 36 Peterhythe, Portessie, Buckie."