Jean Gray

F, #1464, b. 18 March 1826, d. 8 August 1910
Pedigree
     Jean Gray was born on 18 March 1826 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Gray and Isabel Legg. Jean Gray was baptized on 21 March 1826 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Jean Gray was also known as Jane Gray.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Legg, 30; Elisabeth Stewart, 75; James Legg, 5; Alexander Legg, 15; Alexander Legg, 10; Jean Coul, 15; Jane Gray, 15.2
She married William Pirie at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 July 1847.3,4,5 As of 6 July 1847, her married name was Jean Pirie. Jean Gray was also known as Jane Pirie.
She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, daughter; Isobela Pirrie, daughter.6

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 172 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jean Pirie, wife; Margaret Pirie, daughter; Isabella Pirie, daughter; Elizabeth Pirie, daughter; William Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; Jean Pirie, daughter.7

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jean Pirie, wife; Margt Pirie, daughter; Isabella Pirie, daughter; William Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; Alex Pirie, son; David Pirie, son; Jean Pirie, daughter.8

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; Alexander Pirie, son; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; Jessie Ann Pirie, daughter.9

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; Alex Pirie, son; Jessie Pirie, daughter.10

She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Jane Pirie was the only person recorded in the household.11,5
Jane died on 8 August 1910 at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 84.12,5 She was buried on 10 August 1910 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.13
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)

Children of Jean Gray and William Pirie

Citations

  1. [S943] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Jean Gray, female. Birth: 18 MAR 1826. Christening: 21 MAR 1826 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Gray. Mother: Isabel Legg."
  2. [S7886] 1841, Scottish Census, "Jane Gray, female, age 15, born in county, female servant, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S959] William Pirie to Jean Gray, OPR Marriage entry, "Pirie & Gray 2d July 1847. William Pirie and Jean Gray both in Portknockie were matrimonially contracted and after proclamations no objections being offered were married on the 6th July."
  4. [S942] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Pirie, male. Spouse: Jean Gray. Marriage: 06 JUL 1847, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  6. [S961] 1851, Scottish Census, "Jean Pirrie, head, married, female, age 23, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's wife, resident in Portknockie."
  7. [S962] 1861, Scottish Census, "Jean Pirie, wife, married, female, age 34, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 172 Portknockie."
  8. [S963] 1871, Scottish Census, "Jean Pirie, wife, married, female, age 43, born in Banffshire, Rathven, resident in Portknockie."
  9. [S964] 1881, Scottish Census, "Jane Pirie, wife, married, female, age 57, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 206 Portknockie."
  10. [S5410] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jane Pirie, wife, married, female, age 54, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident in Church Street, Portknockie."
  11. [S1020] 1901, Scottish Census, "Jane Pirie, wife, widow, female, age 77, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 206 Portknockie, has 2 rooms with one or more windows."
  12. [S958] Jane Pirie née Gray, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jane Pirie, Pensioner (Widow of William Pirie Fisherman), died 1910, August Eighth 7h 30m A.M. at 206 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 80 years (sic), Father: James Gray Crofter (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Gray M.S. Legg (Deceased), Cause of death: Carcinoma of Scalp, as Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M., Informant: Alexander Pirie, His X Mark, Son (Present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness, Registered: 1910, August 8th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  13. [S955] Jane Gray or Pirie, Lair Record, "Lairs 23 and 24 in Section D purchased by William Pirie "Buxer". Section D, Lair 24, Name: Jane Gray or Pirie, Age: 85, Interred: 10/08/1910". There is no monument to Jane Pirie.