John Bruce

M, #1567, b. 18 April 1859
     John Bruce was born on 18 April 1859 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Bruce and Helen Goodbrand.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 27 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; George Bruce, son; Allexr Bruce, son; Margret Bruce, daughter; Christina Bruce, daughter; John Bruce, son.2
John Bruce was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 34 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; John Bruce, son; James Bruce, son; Maggie Bruce, daughter; Williamina Wood, granddaughter.3

Citations

  1. [S1073] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Bruce, male. Birth: 18 APR 1859 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Bruce. Mother: Helen Goodbrand."
  2. [S8429] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Bruce, son, male, age 2, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident at 27 Portknockie."
  3. [S5718] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 21, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 34 Portknockie."