Mary Pirie
F, #1487, b. 12 January 1904, d. 11 October 1970
Mary Pirie was born on 12 January 1904 at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of David Pirie and Jane Steel. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1911 census at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; Alice Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary Pirie, daughter.3
They was a witness at William Pirie and Helen Gardiner's wedding at 4 Campbell Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 July 1918.4,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1921 census at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary Pirie, daughter.5,2
They was a witness at John Pirie and Barbara Jane Gardiner's wedding at Seafield Arms Hotel, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 February 1922.6,2 She was a witness at James Pirie and Agnes Smith's wedding at The Victoria Hotel, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 March 1924.7,2 She married William Forman at 154a Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 21 December 1927.8,2 As of 21 December 1927, her married name was Mary Forman. Mary died on 11 October 1970 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 66.9,10,2 She was buried after 11 October 1970 at Peterhead Cemetery, Constitution Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.10,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1911 census at 72 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; Alice Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary Pirie, daughter.3
They was a witness at William Pirie and Helen Gardiner's wedding at 4 Campbell Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 July 1918.4,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1921 census at 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Jane Pirie, wife; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Mary Pirie, daughter.5,2
They was a witness at John Pirie and Barbara Jane Gardiner's wedding at Seafield Arms Hotel, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 February 1922.6,2 She was a witness at James Pirie and Agnes Smith's wedding at The Victoria Hotel, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 March 1924.7,2 She married William Forman at 154a Union Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 21 December 1927.8,2 As of 21 December 1927, her married name was Mary Forman. Mary died on 11 October 1970 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 66.9,10,2 She was buried after 11 October 1970 at Peterhead Cemetery, Constitution Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.10,2
Children of Mary Pirie and William Forman
- William Forman+ b. 6 May 1928, d. 17 Oct 2016
- David Forman b. 1929, d. 31 May 1930
- Elizabeth Forman b. 1932, d. 23 Jun 2019
- Alice Pirie Forman b. 13 May 1938, d. 13 May 2021
Citations
- [S2095] Mary Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Mary Pirie, 1904, January Twelfth 4h 0m P.M. at 72 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Steel. Married 1887 August 5th at Peterhead. Informant: David Pirie, Father. Registered: 1904, January 25th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
- [S7007] 1911, Scottish Census, "Mary Pirie, daughter, female, age 7, school, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 72 Portknockie."
- [S1017] William Pirie to Helen (Nellie) Gardiner, Marriage entry, "1918 on the Ninth day of July at 4 Campbell Street, Cullen. After Banns According to the Forms of the Christian Brethren Church. William Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 30, usual residence 72 Portknockie, Parish of Seafield, parents David Pirie, Fisherman, Jane Pirie M.S. Steel. Nellie Gardiner, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), age 22, usual residence 4 Campbell Street, Cullen, parents George Gardiner, Fisherman, Margaret Ann Gardiner M.S. Findlay (Deceased). Peter F Bruce, Evangelist, Elgin. John Pirie Witness. Mary Pirie Witness. Registered 1918 July 10th at Cullen, John G. Dunbar Registrar."
- [S9422] 1921, Scottish Census, "Mary Pirie, daughter, age 17 years 5 months, female, Single, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Fishworker, employment status: Worker, employment: G&J Donaldson Fishcurers, National Health Insurance: F, resident at 10 Reidhaven Street."
- [S1018] John Pirie to Barbara Jane Gardiner, Marriage entry, "1922 on the Twenty Fourth day of February at Seafield Arms Hotel, Cullen. After Banns According to the Forms of the Plymouth Brethren. John Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 24, usual residence 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, parents David Pirie, Fisherman, Jane Pirie M.S. Steel. Barbara Jane Gardiner, Fish Worker (Spinster), age 23, usual residence Cliff View, Cullen, parents George Gardiner, Fisherman, Margaret Ann Gardiner M.S. Findlay (Deceased). Arthur Gilmour, Evangelist, 42 Oswald St, Falkirk. Mary Pirie, 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Witness. James Pirie, 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Witness. Registered 1922, February 25th at Cullen, John G. Dunbar Registrar."
- [S1086] James Pirie to Agnes Smith, Marriage entry, (Image very faint) "1924, on the Twelfth day of March at The Victoria Hotel, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns. According to the Forms of the Christian Brethren. James Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 25, usual residence 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, parents David Pirie, Fisherman, Jane Pirie M.S. Steel. Agnes Smith, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 26, usual residence 1 Burnside Street, Findochty, parents David Smith, Fisherman, Mary Smith M.S. Flett. Peter Fyvie Bruce, Evangelist, Rose Place, Elgin. Mary Pirie, 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Witness. Alex. Smith, 6 Burnside St, Findochty, Witness. Registered 1924 March 13th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1052] William Forman to Mary Pirie, Marriage entry, "1927, on the Twenty first day of December at 154a Union Street, Aberdeen. After Banns. According to the Forms of the Christian Brethren. William Forman, Herring Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence 19 York Street, Peterhead, parents William Forman, Herring Fisherman, Elizabeth Forman M.S. Buchan. Mary Pirie, Fish Worker (Spinster), age 23, usual residence 10 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, parents David Pirie, Herring Fisherman, Jane Pirie M.S. Steel. Peter Fyvie Bruce, Minister, Christian Brethren, Rose Place, Elgin. William Falconer, The Anchorage, Portknockie, Witness. Isabella Forman, 19 York Street, Peterhead, Witness. Registered 1927 December 21st at Aberdeen, W.M. Hall Registrar."
- [S8156] Mary Forman née Pirie, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Peterhead, Surname: Forman. Forename: Mary. Age at death: 66. Year: 1970. Ref: 232/ 163. Registration District Name: Peterhead.
- [S8176] David Forman and William Forman Mary Forman née Pirie, Monumental inscription, "Erected by WILLIAM FORMAN in loving memory of his dearly loved wife MARY PIRIE who died 11th October 1970 aged 66 years
Also their son DAVID who died aged 11 months
Also the above WILLIAM FORMAN who died 8th September 1975 aged 74 years
At home with the Lord
FORMAN."