John Pirie

M, #6633, b. circa 1879
     John Pirie was born circa 1879 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of James Pirie and Margaret McKay. His family was known by the tee-name of "Coull".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 80 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary A Pirie, daughter; Grace Pirie, daughter; Maggie Pirie, daughter; Jane Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son; John Pirie, son.1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at East Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie "Coull", head; Margaret McKay Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.2
John Pirie was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 80 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Marget (sic) Pirie, wife; Margaret Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.3

Citations

  1. [S5294] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Pirie, son, male, age 2, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 80 Portknockie."
  2. [S9732] 1891, Scottish Census, "John Pirie, son, male, age 11, born in Banffshire, scholar, resident at East Street, Portknockie."
  3. [S9733] 1901, Scottish Census, "John Pirie, son, single, male, age 20, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 80 Portknockie."