John Pirie

M, #1815, b. 12 June 1860, d. 24 August 1934
Pedigree
     John Pirie "Buxer" was born on 12 June 1860 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 He was the son of James Pirie and Catherine Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirrie (sic), head; Caithren Pirrie (sic), wife; John Pirrie (sic), son.4

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Catherine Pirie, wife; John Pirie, son; Isa Pirie, daughter; Alexander M Pirie, son.5
John Pirie was a fisherman. He married Jane Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1884.6,7 He was the informant for James Pirie's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 March 1885.8,3 He was the informant for, and present at, Catharine Pirie's birth at 48 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 December 1886.9,7 He was the informant for George Pirie's death at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 February 1895.10,11,12,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 48 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, head; Jean Pirie, wife; James Pirie, son; Catherine Pirie, daughter; John M. Pirie, son.13
He was the informant for, and present at, Isabella Pirie's death at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 June 1913.14,3
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that John Pirie lived at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.15 John died on 24 August 1934 at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 74.16,3
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
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 John Pirie and Jane Mair

Citations

  1. [S2194] John Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Pirie, 1860, June Twelfth 12h 30m P.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Catherine Pirie M. S. Mair. Informant: James Pirie, His X Mark, Father, present. Jas Cumming Registrar Witness. Registered: 1860, June 19th at Portknockie, Jas Cumming Registrar."
  2. [S1221] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Pirie, male. Birth: 12 JUN 1860 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Pirie. Mother: Catherine Mair."
  3. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  4. [S1226] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Pirrie, son, male, age 7 months, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 37 Portknockie."
  5. [S1227] 1871, Scottish Census, "John Pirie, son, male, age 11, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 37 Portknockie."
  6. [S1350] John Pirie to Jane Mair, Marriage entry, "1884 on the Twelfth day of December at Portknockie. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 25, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Pirie Fisherman and Catharine Pirie M.S. Mair. Jane Mair, Widow, age 29, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Mair "Johndie" Fisherman and Margaret Mair M.S. Wood. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. John Wood Witness. David Pirie Witness. Registered 1884 December 12th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  8. [S2450] James Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Pirie, 1885, March Twelfth 4h 0m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: John Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie, previously Mair M. S. Mair, married 1884 December 12th in Seafield. Informant: John Pirie, Father. Registered: 1885, March 19th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  9. [S1355] Catharine Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catharine Pirie, 1886, December Nineteenth 0h 30m A.M. at 48 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: John Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Mair, married 1884 December 4th in Seafield. Informant: John Pirie, His X Mark, Father (Present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1886, December 30th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  10. [S2269] George Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "George Pirie, Fisherman (Single), died 1895, February Thirteenth 2h 30m A.M. at 130 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 28 years, Father: George Pirie Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Pirie M.S. Mair Slater (Deceased), Cause of death: Croupous Pneumonia (Double), 8 Days, as Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M., Informant: John Pirie, His X Mark, Cousin, 48 Portknockie, James McIntyre Registrar Witness, Registered: 1895, February 13th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  11. [S1318] Death notice, page 1, column 1, Banffshire Advertiser and Buckie and Moray Firth Fishing and General Gazette, Vol. XIV, No. 691, "PIRIE. - At 130 Portknockie, on the 13th inst., GEORGE, only son of GEORGE PIRIE "Buxor", aged 28 years. - Deeply regretted."
  12. [S1214] George Pirie, Newspaper death notice data, "NM147468, George Pirie, c. 1867 to 13 FEB 1895. Occupation : Fisherman. Date of Birth : c. 1867. Father's Name : George Pirie. Date of Death : 13 FEB 1895. Place of Death : 130 Portknockie."
  13. [S3678] 1901, Scottish Census, "John Pirie, head, married, male, age 42, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherman, own account, resident at 48 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  14. [S3289] Isabella Slater née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Isabella Slater (Widow of William Slater, Fisherman), died 1913, June Eighth 2h P.M. at 64 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 45 years. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: John Pirie, Brother, 48 Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1913, June 9th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  15. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 77: PORTKNOCKIE, "Pirie, John, 17 New Street", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, NEW STREET, "17, John Pirie, "Buxer", fisherman."
  16. [S2196] John Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Pirie, Fisherman (Retired), Widower of Jane Mair, died 1934, August Twenty-Fourth 8h 30m P.M. at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Male, 74 years. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B. C.M. Cullen. Informant: James Charles Christie, Neighbour, 4 Seaforth Street, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1934, August 25th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."