James Wood

M, #6952, b. 13 October 1821
     James Wood was baptized on 13 October 1821 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was born on 13 October 1821 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.2 He was the son of Adam Wood and Elspet Mair. James Wood was a whitefisher and fisherman.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Elspet Mair, 60; Elisabeth Wood, 25; James Wood, 15.3

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 78 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Elspet Wood, head; William Wood, son; James Wood, son; Elspet McRae, servant.4

Citations

  1. [S5797] James Wood, ScotlandsPeople search, Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Cullen, Surname: Wood. Forename: James. Parents: Adam Wood / Elspet Mair. Gender: Male. Date: 13/10/1821. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 27. Parish: Cullen.
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S8691] 1841, Scottish Census, "James Wood, male, age 15, born in county, fisherman, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S8589] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 28, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher, resident at 78 Portknockie."