Helen Thain

F, #7078, b. circa 1776
     Helen Thain was born circa 1776 at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. She married George Pirie. Her married name was Helen Pirie.
She was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Helen Thane, 55; Ann Pirie, 20; Helen Goodbrand, 5; Ann Goodbrand, 3.1

She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Hellen Pirrie, head; Isobela Pirrie, daughter; Jean Goodbrand, grand daughter.2
Three grandchildren are mentioned in censuses, Helen Goodbrand (b c1836), Ann Goodbrand (b c1838) and Jean Goodbrand (b c1841) but other records about them have yet to be found.

Children of Helen Thain and George Pirie

Citations

  1. [S8617] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Thane, female, age 55, born in county, spinster, resident in Portknockie."
  2. [S8616] 1851, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirrie, head, widow, female, age 75, born in Banffshire, Findochty, fisherman's assistant, resident in Portknockie."