George Bruce

M, #8314, b. circa 1853, d. 5 May 1918
Pedigree
     George Bruce was born circa 1853 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of George Bruce and Helen Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Calkie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter.1
George Bruce was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter; Alec Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Cath T. Bruce, daughter.2
He married Barbara Galt at Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 September 1875.3,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 30 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Barbara Bruce, wife; William G Bruce, son; Rebecca Bruce, daughter; Alexander T Bruce, son; James Bruce, son.5

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Barbara Bruce, wife; May Goodbrand, relative.6
He was the informant for John Wood "Reid"'s death at 458 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 January 1914.7,8,9 George died on 5 May 1918 at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10

Children of George Bruce and Barbara Galt

Citations

  1. [S7041] 1861, Scottish Census, "George Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 8, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
  2. [S7045] 1871, Scottish Census, "George Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 18, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S10468] George Bruce to Barbara Galt, Marriage entry, "1875 on the Seventeenth day of September at Scottstown, Banff. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church. George Bruce, Fisherman, Bachelor, age 22, usual residence Portknockie, Parish of Rathven, parents George Bruce, General Labourer and Helen Bruce M.S. Wood. Barbara Galt, Spinster, age 24, usual residence Portknockie, Parish of Rathven, parents Andrew Galt, Fisherman and May Galt M.S. Goodbrand. Graham Geddes, Minister. David Falconer Witnefs. David Galt Witnefs. Registered 1875 September 20th at Banff, D.B. Leask, Afst Registrar. RL."
  4. [S7604] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "George Bruce, male. Spouse: Barbara Galt. Marriage: 17 SEP 1875, Banff, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S10458] 1891, Scottish Census, "George Bruce, head, married, male, age 38, born in Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 30 Church Street, Portknockie."
  6. [S10453] 1911, Scottish Census, "George Bruce, head, male, age 59, married, fisherman, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 217 Portknockie, 3 rooms with one or more windows, 3 persons in house."
  7. [S7602] John Wood "Reid", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Wood "Reid", Fisherman, Retired, Pensioner (Widower of Annie Taylor), died 1914, January Twenty Seventh 1h P.M. at 458 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 74 years, Father: James Wood "Reid" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Wood M.S. Mair "Shavie" (Deceased), Cause of death: Morbus Cordis, Syncope, as Cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B.C.M., Informant: George Bruce, Son's Wife's Father, 217 Portknockie, Registered: 1914, January 28th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  8. [S3018] John Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM200470, John Wood, c. 1839 to 27 JAN 1914. Occupation : Fisherman & ship owner. Date of Birth : c. 1839. Spouse's Name : Ann Taylor. Headstone Ref : C(N)299. Date of Death : 27 JAN 1914. Place of Death : 458 Portknockie."
  9. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  10. [S10469] George Bruce, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "George Bruce, Fisherman (Married to Barbara Gault), died 1918, May Fifth 11h A.M. at 217 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 65 years. Father: George Bruce Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Bruce M.S. Deacon (sic) (Deceased). Cause of death: Carcinoma of Colon, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: James Bruce, Son (Present). Registered: 1918, May 6th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."