Helen Sutherland
F, #1671, b. circa 1810
Helen Sutherland was born circa 1810 at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. She married William Bruce at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, circa June 1832. As of circa June 1832, her married name was Helen Bruce.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, 30; Helen Bruce, 30; Ann Bruce, 9; William Bruce,7; James Bruce, 4; Robert Bruce, 2.1
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 21 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; Ann Bruce, daughter; William Bruce, son; Robert Bruce, son; John Bruce, son; Helen Bruce, daughter; Isbella Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 58 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; John Bruce, son; Isobela Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; George B Bruce, son; Margret Wood, servant.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Ellen Bruce (sic), wife; Jessie Bruce, grand daughter; Ellen Bruce (sic), grand daughter.4
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, 30; Helen Bruce, 30; Ann Bruce, 9; William Bruce,7; James Bruce, 4; Robert Bruce, 2.1
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 21 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; Ann Bruce, daughter; William Bruce, son; Robert Bruce, son; John Bruce, son; Helen Bruce, daughter; Isbella Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 58 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; John Bruce, son; Isobela Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; George B Bruce, son; Margret Wood, servant.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 77 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Ellen Bruce (sic), wife; Jessie Bruce, grand daughter; Ellen Bruce (sic), grand daughter.4
Children of Helen Sutherland and William Bruce
- Ann Bruce b. c 1832
- Jean Bruce b. 6 Oct 1832
- William Bruce+ b. 29 Sep 1834, d. 20 Feb 1893
- James Bruce b. 15 Jun 1837
- Robert Bruce+ b. 14 Aug 1839
- John Bruce b. 11 Jun 1842
- Helen Bruce b. c 1845
- Isabella Bruce+ b. c 1848
- James Bruce+ b. c 1850
- George Bidie Bruce b. 19 Oct 1855
Citations
- [S5715] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Bruce, female, age 30, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5716] 1851, Scottish Census, "Helen Bruce, wife, married, female, age 37, born in Findochty, Banffshire, wife, resident at 21 Portknockie."
- [S5717] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Bruce, wife, married, female, age 51, born in Banffshire, Findochty, whitefisher's wife, resident at 58 Portknockie."
- [S6666] 1881, Scottish Census, "Ellen Bruce, wife, married, female, age 70, born in Findochty, Banff, resident at 77 Portknockie."