Margaret Jane Wood
F, #2157, b. 27 August 1878, d. 10 December 1957
Margaret Jane Wood was born on 27 August 1878 at 186 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of George Wood and Isabella Gifford. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Park".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 186 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Wood, head; Alexander Wood, son; William Wood, son; George Wood, son; David Wood, son; Joseph Wood, son; Andrew Wood, son; Margaret J Wood, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Wood or Giffart (sic), head; George Wood "Park", son; David Wood "Park", son; Joseph Wood "Park", son; Andrew Wood "Park", son; Maggie Wood "Park", daughter.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 186 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Gifford, wife (sic); Maggie Jane Wood, daughter; Ann Wood, grand daughter; Williamina Wood, grand daughter.5,2
She married William Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 December 1901.1,6 As of 6 December 1901, her married name was Margaret Jane Mair. Margaret died on 10 December 1957 at 23 Seatown, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 79.1,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 186 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Wood, head; Alexander Wood, son; William Wood, son; George Wood, son; David Wood, son; Joseph Wood, son; Andrew Wood, son; Margaret J Wood, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Wood or Giffart (sic), head; George Wood "Park", son; David Wood "Park", son; Joseph Wood "Park", son; Andrew Wood "Park", son; Maggie Wood "Park", daughter.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 186 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Gifford, wife (sic); Maggie Jane Wood, daughter; Ann Wood, grand daughter; Williamina Wood, grand daughter.5,2
She married William Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 December 1901.1,6 As of 6 December 1901, her married name was Margaret Jane Mair. Margaret died on 10 December 1957 at 23 Seatown, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 79.1,2
Children of Margaret Jane Wood and William Mair
- Williamina Wood b. 14 Dec 1900, d. 10 Apr 1991
- Euphemia Mair b. 7 May 1903, d. 1 Feb 1991
- Isabella Mair b. 16 Dec 1904, d. 2002
Citations
- [S1535] Carole Dillon, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carole Dillon of Nottingham, England.
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S5458] 1881, Scottish Census, "Margaret J Wood, daughter, female, age 2, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 186 Portknockie."
- [S5457] 1891, Scottish Census, "Maggie Wood "Park", daughter, female, age 13, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident in Church Street, Portknockie."
- [S3684] 1901, Scottish Census, "Maggie Jane Wood, daughter, single, female, age 22, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fish worker, resident at 186 Portknockie."
- [S4340] William Mair "Shanker", Gravestone inscription data, "NM123423, William "Shanker" Mair, 28 JUN 1872 to 17 JAN 1905. Occupation : Fisherman. Date of Birth : 28 JUN 1872. Place of Birth : Portknockie. Spouse's Name : Margaret Jane Wood. Date of Marriage : 06 DEC 1901. Place of Marriage : Seafield Church Portknockie. Headstone Ref : H223. Date of Death : 17 JAN 1905. Place of Death : At sea off Orkney."