William Bruce

M, #8315, b. 8 July 1855
     William Bruce was born on 8 July 1855 at Parish of Drainie, Elgin, Scotland.1 He was the son of George Bruce and Helen Wood.
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.2

Citations

  1. [S7039] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "William Bruce, male. Birth: 08 JUL 1855 Drainie, Moray, Scotland. Father: George Bruce. Mother: Helen Wood."
  2. [S7041] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 6, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident in Portknockie."