Alexander Wood
M, #1452, b. 26 June 1842, d. 12 November 1925
Alexander Wood was born on 26 June 1842 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Wood and Isabella Falconer. Alexander Wood was baptized on 1 July 1842 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Widie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Isabel Wood, wife; James Wood, son; William Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Isabella Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Margret Mair, servant.2
He was a fisherman. He married Margaret Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 October 1866.3,4 Alexander died on 12 November 1925 at 4 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 83.5
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Isabel Wood, wife; James Wood, son; William Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Isabella Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Margret Mair, servant.2
He was a fisherman. He married Margaret Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 October 1866.3,4 Alexander died on 12 November 1925 at 4 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 83.5
Children of Alexander Wood and Margaret Wood
- William George Wood b. 3 Feb 1868
- Alexander Wood b. 25 Jun 1869
- James Wood b. 31 Mar 1871, d. 22 Jun 1871
- Alexander Wood b. 8 Jul 1872
- Isabella Catherine Wood b. 3 Dec 1873
Citations
- [S923] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Birth: 26 JUN 1842. Christening: 01 JUL 1842 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Wood. Mother: Isobel Falconer."
- [S5752] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, son, male, age 9, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 37 Commutation Road."
- [S5152] Alexander Wood to Margaret Wood, Marriage entry, "1866, On the Thirteenth day of October at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Alexander Wood Fisherman (Bachelor), Age 24, Usual residence: Portknockie, Father: William Wood Fisherman, Mother: Isabella Wood M.S. Falconer. Margaret Wood, Her X Mark, James Wood Witness, David H Falconer Witness, (Spinster), Age 19, Usual residence: Portknockie, Father: George Wood Fisherman, Mother: Catherine Wood M.S. Mair. John Mackay, Minister of Fr. Ch. at Cullen, James Wood Witness, David Falconer Witness. Registered: 1866 October 16th At Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S3999] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Spouse: Margaret Wood. Marriage: 13 OCT 1866, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S3998] Alexander Wood "Widie", Register of Deaths in the District of Banff in the County of Banff, "Alexander Wood "Widie", Fisherman, Married to Margaret Wood, died 1925, November Twelfth 2h 30m P.M. at 4 Wood Street, Banff, Male, 83 years. Father: William Wood "Widie", Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Isabella Wood M.S. Falconer (deceased). Cause of death: Arterio Sclerosis, Cerebral Haemorrhage, As Certd. by F.C. Galloway M.D. Informant: William Geo Wood, Son. Registered: 1925, November 13th at Banff, Will S. Leask, Registrar."