William Wood
M, #1588, b. 10 December 1861, d. 17 June 1907
William Wood was born on 10 December 1861 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of John Wood and Elspet Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Doo".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 49 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood Doo, head; Elspet Wood Doo, wife; Ann Wood Doo, daughter; William Wood Doo, son; Margt. Wood Doo, daughter; Elspet Wood Doo, daughter.3
William Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Ann Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Elspet Wood, daughter; John Wood, son.4
He married Margaret Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 December 1889.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Wood "Doo", head; Maggie Wood "Doo", wife; Maggie Slater, wife.5
He was the informant for, and present at, John Wood's death at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 December 1895.6,7,2 He was the informant for John Wood's birth at 281 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 April 1900.8,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 281 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Wood, head; Margaret Wood Pirie, wife; Elsie Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; John Wood, son.9
William Wood died on 17 June 1907 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 45.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 49 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood Doo, head; Elspet Wood Doo, wife; Ann Wood Doo, daughter; William Wood Doo, son; Margt. Wood Doo, daughter; Elspet Wood Doo, daughter.3
William Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Ann Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Elspet Wood, daughter; John Wood, son.4
He married Margaret Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 December 1889.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Wood "Doo", head; Maggie Wood "Doo", wife; Maggie Slater, wife.5
He was the informant for, and present at, John Wood's death at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 December 1895.6,7,2 He was the informant for John Wood's birth at 281 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 April 1900.8,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 281 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Wood, head; Margaret Wood Pirie, wife; Elsie Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; John Wood, son.9
William Wood died on 17 June 1907 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 45.2
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Children of William Wood and Margaret Pirie
- Margaret Wood b. 1889, d. 9 Mar 1890
- Elspet Wood b. c 1892
- George Wood+ b. c 1895
- John Wood b. 1 Apr 1900, d. 6 Jun 1958
Citations
- [S1091] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Birth: 10 DEC 1861 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Wood. Mother: Elspet Mair."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S7046] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Wood Doo, son, unmarried, male, age 9, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 49 Portknockie."
- [S5540] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 61 Portknockie."
- [S5435] 1891, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood "Doo", head, married, male, age 29, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident in Church Street, Portknockie."
- [S4797] John Wood "Doo", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Wood "Doo", Fisherman (Married to Elspet Mair), died 1895, December Twenty Sixth 2h 30m P.M. at 61 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 59 years. Father: William Wood "Doo" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Anne Wood M.S. Bruce (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis, 18 Months, Haemoptisis, 2 hours, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: William Wood Doo, Son, 281 Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1895, December 27th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S1095] John Wood "Doo", Gravestone inscription data, "NM200464, John "Doo" Wood, c. 1836 to 27 DEC 1895. Date of Birth : c. 1836. Spouse's Name : Elspet Mair. Headstone Ref : C(N)224. Date of Death : 27 (sic) DEC 1895."
- [S4317] John Wood "Doo", Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Wood "Doo", 1900, April First 6h 0m P.M. at 281 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: William Wood "Doo" Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Wood "Doo" M. S. Pirie, married 1889 December 6th in Seafield. Informant: William Wood Doo, Father. Registered: 1900, April 16th At Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1269] 1901, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood, head, male, age 39, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 281 Portknockie."