Alexander Pirie

M, #6581, b. 1899
     Alexander Pirie was born in 1899 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Pirie and Jane Hay. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 40 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; Alexander Pirie, son; Elsie Ross, servant.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 224 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jeannie Pirie, wife; Alexander Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; Isabella Pirie, daughter; Emily Pirie, daughter.3

The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Alexander Pirie lived at 19 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.4

Citations

  1. [S10222] Alexander Pirie, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Pirie. Forename: Alexander. Mother's Maiden Name: Ross. Gender: Male. Year: 1899. Ref: 167/ 68. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  2. [S5227] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, male, age 1, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 40 Portknockie."
  3. [S10220] 1911, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, male, age 11, school, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 224 Portknockie."
  4. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 77: PORTKNOCKIE, "Pirie, Alex. jun., 19 Harbour Pl.", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, HARBOUR PLACE, "19, Alex. Pirie; Alex. Pirie, jun.; John Pirie."