James Wood

M, #1414, b. circa 1851
     James Wood was born circa 1851 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Wood and Jean Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Raleigh".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 168 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Wood, head; James Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; David Wood, son; Jean Mair, wife mother (sic).1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 168 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Mair or Wood, head; James Wood, son; Georgina Wood, daughter; Alex Wood, son; David Wood, son.2

Citations

  1. [S880] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, male, age 10, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 168 Portknockie."
  2. [S5498] 1871, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Banffshire, student, resident at 168 Portknockie."