Alexander Wood

M, #1411, b. 27 July 1821, d. 19 March 1862
     Alexander Wood was born on 27 July 1821 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was baptized on 27 July 1821 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Wood and Margaret Riach. His family was known by the tee-name of "Raleigh". Alexander Wood was a carpenter.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood, 50; Margt Wood, 50; James Wood, 30; Alexr Wood, 15; Elspet Wood, 20.2
He married Jean Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 October 1849.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at North Extremity, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Jean Wood, wife.4
Alexander Wood died on 19 March 1862 at age 40.5

Children of Alexander Wood and Jean Mair

Citations

  1. [S878] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexr Wood, male. Birth: 27 JUL 1821. Christening: 27 JUL 1821 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Wood. Mother: Margaret Riach."
  2. [S8725] 1841, Scottish Census, "Alexr Wood, male, age 15, born in county, carpenter apprentice, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S877] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Spouse: Jane Mair. Marriage: 06 OCT 1849, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  4. [S879] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, head, married, male, age 28, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, carpenter, resident at North Extremity."
  5. [S816] Lynda McHardy née Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Lynda McHardy of Aberdeen, Scotland.