David Pirie
M, #1585, b. 3 July 1884, d. 4 December 1971
David Pirie was born on 3 July 1884 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Pirie and Jessie Ann Bruce. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
He was listed as head of household's great grandson in the 1891 census at 77 East Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; William Pirie, son-in-law (sic); Jessie A Bruce or Pirie, daughter (sic); David Pirie, grand son (sic); Jessie H Pirie, grand daughter (sic); Georgina Pirie, grand daughter (sic).2
David Pirie was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's stepson in the 1901 census at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jessie A Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jeannie Pirie, daughter; Mary A Pirie, daughter.3
He was listed as head of household's stepson in the 1911 census at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Pirie "Skipper", head; Jessie Ann Pirie, wife; David Pirie, step son; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jeanie Pirie, daughter; Mary Ann Pirie, daughter.4
He married Helen Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 September 1912.1 He was the informant for Jessie Helen Pirie's birth at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 July 1914.5,6 He was the informant for George Alexander Pirie's birth at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 July 1914.7,6
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; George Alex Pirie, son; Jessie Helen Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son.8
He was the informant for, and present at, Jessie Ann Pirie's death at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 June 1922.9,6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that David Pirie lived at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10 David died on 4 December 1971 at age 87.11 He was buried after 4 December 1971 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11
He was listed as head of household's great grandson in the 1891 census at 77 East Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; William Pirie, son-in-law (sic); Jessie A Bruce or Pirie, daughter (sic); David Pirie, grand son (sic); Jessie H Pirie, grand daughter (sic); Georgina Pirie, grand daughter (sic).2
David Pirie was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's stepson in the 1901 census at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Jessie A Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jeannie Pirie, daughter; Mary A Pirie, daughter.3
He was listed as head of household's stepson in the 1911 census at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Pirie "Skipper", head; Jessie Ann Pirie, wife; David Pirie, step son; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jeanie Pirie, daughter; Mary Ann Pirie, daughter.4
He married Helen Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 September 1912.1 He was the informant for Jessie Helen Pirie's birth at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 July 1914.5,6 He was the informant for George Alexander Pirie's birth at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 July 1914.7,6
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; George Alex Pirie, son; Jessie Helen Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son.8
He was the informant for, and present at, Jessie Ann Pirie's death at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 June 1922.9,6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that David Pirie lived at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10 David died on 4 December 1971 at age 87.11 He was buried after 4 December 1971 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)
Children of David Pirie and Helen Mair
- Jessie Helen Pirie b. 15 Jul 1914, d. 29 Jun 1988
- George Alexander Pirie+ b. 15 Jul 1914, d. 16 Apr 1942
- David Pirie+ b. c Jan 1921, d. 24 Sep 2011
Citations
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S5708] 1891, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, grand son (sic), male, age 7, born in Aberdeenshire, Peterhead, scholar, resident at 77 East St, Portknockie."
- [S5306] 1901, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, son (sic), single, male, age 17, born in Aberdeenshire, fisherman, resident at 77 Portknockie."
- [S6955] 1911, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, step son, male, age 26, single, fisherman in fishing industry, worker, born in Aberdeen, Peterhead, resident at 77 Portknockie."
- [S4125] Jessie Helen Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Twin Jessie Helen Pirie, 1914, July Fifteenth 10h 15m A.M. at 77 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Helen Pirie M. S. Mair, married 1912 September 13th in Seafield. Informant: David Pirie, Father. Registered: 1914, August 1st at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S4126] George Alexander Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Twin George Alexander Pirie, 1914, July Fifteenth 9h 30m A.M. at 77 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Helen Pirie M. S. Mair, married 1912 September 13th in Seafield. Informant: David Pirie, Father. Registered: 1914, August 1st at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S9761] 1921, Scottish Census, "David Pirie, head, age 36 years 11 months, male, married, born in Aberdeen, Peterhead, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Employer, dependent children: 3, ages: under 1, 6, 6, houses: 3 rooms 8 persons, holdings: 2 rooms 5 persons, resident at 13 Reidhaven Street."
- [S4085] Jessie Ann Pirie née Bruce, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jessie Ann Pirie, (Married to William Pirie "Skipper", Fisherman), died 1922, June Second 4h P.M. at 13 Reidhaven St., Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 59 years. Father: Robert Bruce, Farm Servant (Deceased), Mother: Ann Bruce M.S. Baillie. Cause of death: Senile Decay, as cert. by I.A. Simpson Emdie(?) M.B.CH.B. Informant: David Pirie, Son (Present). Registered: 1922, June 3d at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 77: PORTKNOCKIE, "Pirie, David, 13 Reidhaven Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, REIDHAVEN STREET, "13, David B. Pirie, fisherman."
- [S4683] Helen Mair, David Pirie and Maureen Graham David Pirie, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of DAVID PIRIE died 4th Dec. 1971 aged 87 beloved husband of HELEN MAIR died 20th Sept. 1973 aged 90, also their son DAVID PIRIE died 24th Sept. 2011 aged 90 beloved husband of MAUREEN GRAHAM died 11th June 2014 aged 91."