Jane Wood

F, #2110, b. 23 August 1867, d. 2 May 1927
Pedigree
     Jane Wood was born on 23 August 1867 at Fishcross, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; There is another IGI record from the Parish of Seafield, Banff for the birth of Jane Wood. This was probably a transcription from the original birth record in the Parish of Fraserburgh.1,2 She was the daughter of James Wood and Catherine Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "King".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 43 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood, head; Cath Wood, wife; William Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Cath Wood, daughter; Cath Reid, servant.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 57 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood, head; Catherine Wood, wife; William Wood, son; Jane Wood, daughter; Catherine Wood, daughter; James Wood, son.4

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "King", head; Catherine Wood "King", wife; William Wood "King", son; Jean Wood "King", daughter; James Wood "King", son; Margaret Wood "King", daughter; Alexander Wood "King", son; Alexander Mair, nephew.5
She married Andrew Ritchie Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 December 1893.6,2 As of 15 December 1893, her married name was Jane Mair. She was the informant for James Ritchie Mair's birth at 61 Roanheads, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 7 August 1899.7,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 443 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Andrew R Mair, head; Jean R Mair, wife; Margaret R Mair, daughter; James R Mair, son; Elsie R Mair, daughter; Catherine Mair, daughter.8
Jane died on 2 May 1927 at 12 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.2
Charts
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) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)

Children of Jane Wood and Andrew Ritchie Mair

Citations

  1. [S1518] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Jane Wood, female. Birth: 23 AUG 1867 Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: James Wood. Mother: Catherine Mair."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S5375] 1871, Scottish Census, "Jean Wood, daughter, unmarried, female, age 3, born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, resident at 43 Portknockie."
  4. [S5376] 1881, Scottish Census, "Jane Wood, daughter, female, age 13, born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, scholar, resident at 57 Portknockie."
  5. [S5377] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jean Wood "King", daughter, unmarried, female, age 22, born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, servant, resident in New Street, Portknockie."
  6. [S1519] Andrew Ritchie Mair to Jane Wood, Marriage entry, "1893 on the Fifteenth day of December at Portknockie. After Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Andrew Ritchie Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Mair "Shavie" Fisherman and Elizabeth Mair M.S. Strachan. Jane Wood, fishergirl (Spinster), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Wood "King" Fisherman and Catherine Wood M.S. Mair. Peter Brown Free Ch. Minister. Alex. Mair Witness. David Mair Witness. Registered 1893 December 18th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S4792] James Ritchie Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Ritchie Mair, 1899, August Seventh 8h P.M. at 61 Roanheads, Peterhead, Male. Father: Andrew Ritchie Mair, Fisherman, Domicil 289 Portknockie. Mother: Jane Mair M.S. Wood, married 1892 (sic) December 15th in Portknockie. Informant: Jane Mair, Mother. Registered: 1899, August 28th at Peterhead, Alex. Robertson, Registrar. 30th August Transcribed at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar. Par. of Birth Peterhead, No. 333."
  8. [S3188] 1911, Scottish Census, "Jean R Mair, wife, female, age 42, married, duration of marriage 17 years, children born alive 6 , children still living 4, born in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, resident at 443 Portknockie."