Margaret Flett
F, #2160, b. before 25 July 1801, d. 30 December 1879
Margaret Flett was born before 25 July 1801 at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. She was baptized on 25 July 1801 at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Flett and Margaret Smith. She married George Pirie at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 January 1825.2 As of 1 January 1825, her married name was Margaret Pirie.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, 40; Margt Pirie, 35; David Pirie, 15; George Pirie, 11; Jean Pirie, 9; Helen Pirie, 7; John Pirie, 5; William Pirie, 2; Alexr Pirie, 1 month.3,4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 55 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margret Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; George Pirie, son; Jean Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; William Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; John Pirrie, son; Allexr Pirrie, son; Euphemia Pirrie, daughter; James Wood, son-in-law; Hellen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grandson; James Wood, grandson.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; George (sic) Wood, son-in-law; Helen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grand son;James Wood, grand son; George Wood, grand son; David Wood, grand son.7
Margaret died on 30 December 1879 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, 40; Margt Pirie, 35; David Pirie, 15; George Pirie, 11; Jean Pirie, 9; Helen Pirie, 7; John Pirie, 5; William Pirie, 2; Alexr Pirie, 1 month.3,4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 55 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margret Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; George Pirie, son; Jean Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; William Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; John Pirrie, son; Allexr Pirrie, son; Euphemia Pirrie, daughter; James Wood, son-in-law; Hellen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grandson; James Wood, grandson.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; George (sic) Wood, son-in-law; Helen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grand son;James Wood, grand son; George Wood, grand son; David Wood, grand son.7
Margaret died on 30 December 1879 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
Children of Margaret Flett and George Pirie
- David Pirie+ b. 22 Sep 1825
- George Pirie+ b. 16 Aug 1829, d. c Apr 1877
- Jean Pirie+ b. 2 Jan 1832
- Helen Pirie+ b. 5 May 1834, d. 7 Jun 1875
- John Pirie+ b. 21 Apr 1836, d. 5 Jan 1892
- William Pirie b. 1 Mar 1839
- Alexander Pirie+ b. 11 May 1841, d. 16 Oct 1907
- Euphemia Pirie+ b. 28 Mar 1844, d. 19 Jun 1909
- James Pirie b. 11 Oct 1846
Citations
- [S3710] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Flett, female. Christening: 25 JUL 1801 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Flett. Mother: Margaret Smith."
- [S7450] George Pirie, Margaret Flett, Surname: Pirie. Forename: George. Spouse Name: Margt. Flett. Date: 01/01/1825. Parish Number: 164. Ref: 30 252. Parish: Rathven.
- [S7449] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margt Pirie, female, age 35, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5302] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margt Pirie, female, age 35, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5303] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Pirie, wife, married, female, age 48, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisher's wife, resident at 55 Portknockie."
- [S5304] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Pirrie, wife, married, female, age 59, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Findochty), whitefisher's wife, resident at 32 Portknockie."
- [S5353] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margaret Pirie, wife, married, female, age 66, born in Findochty, Banffshire, resident at 32 Portknockie."
- [S3717] Margaret Pirie née Flett, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Pirie (Married to George Pirie, Fisherman), died 1879, December Thirtieth 4h 30m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 82 years. Father: George Flett Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Flett M.S. Smith. Cause of death: Old age and cold, No medical attendant. Informant: David Pirie, His X Mark, Son, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1879, December 31st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."