Helen Pirie

F, #2166, b. 5 May 1834, d. 7 June 1875
Pedigree
     Helen Pirie was born on 5 May 1834 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Pirie and Margaret Flett. Helen Pirie was baptized on 24 May 1834 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper".
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.2,3
She married James Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 February 1857.4,5 As of 28 February 1857, her married name was Helen Wood.
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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 daughter 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
Helen died on 7 June 1875 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 41.8,9
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)

Children of Helen Pirie and James Wood

Citations

  1. [S1542] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Helen Pirie, female. Birth: 05 MAY 1834. Christening: 24 MAY 1834 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Pirie. Mother: Margaret Flett."
  2. [S7449] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie, female, age 7, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S5302] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie, female, age 7, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S2500] James Wood to Helen Pirie, Marriage entry, "On the twenty eighth day of February 1857 at Seafield Church, District of Seafield. Marriage (after banns) was solemnised between us according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Wood, His X Mark, Alexr. Fraser Registrar Witness, age 21, usual residence Portknockie, District of Seafield, Fisherman, Bachelor, parents William Wood Fisherman Deceased and Jane Wood Maiden Name Wood. Hellen Pirie, Her X Mark, Alexr. Fraser Registrar Witness, age 23, usual residence Portknockie, District of Seafield, Domestic Servant, Spinster, parents George Pirie Fisherman and Margaret Pirie Maiden Name Flett. Jas. Ledingham, Minister of Seafield Ch. Alexr. Pirie Witness. James Wood Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Cullen, on the first day of October, 1857, Jas. Ledingham Asst. Registrar."
  5. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  6. [S5304] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Wood, daughter, married, female, age 27, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher's wife, resident at 32 Portknockie."
  7. [S5353] 1871, Scottish Census, "Helen Wood, daughter, married, female, age 36, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 32 Portknockie."
  8. [S3334] Helen Wood née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Wood, Married to James Wood 'Wilkin' (Fisherman), died 1875, June Seventh 0h 45m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Female, 40 years. Father: George Pirie 'Skipper' Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Pirie M.S. Flett. Cause of death: Puerperal Fever, Four Days, as Certified by Hugh Sharp A.M. M.R.C.S. of Eng. Informant: Wm. Leith, Neighbour, Portknockie By Cullen. Registered: 1875, June 7th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser, Registrar."
  9. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.