James Wood

M, #2175, b. 29 June 1835, d. 21 April 1919
Pedigree
     James Wood was born on 29 June 1835 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Wood and Jean Wood. James Wood was baptized on 10 July 1835 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Wilkin".
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood, 40; Janet Wood, 15; Isabella Wood, 3; James Wood, 5; Alexr Wood, 1.3

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 53 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood, head; William Wood, son; Adam Wood, son; James Wood, son; Isabella Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son.4
He was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Helen Pirie at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 February 1857.5,2
He was listed as head of household's son-in-law 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

He was listed as head of household's son-in-law 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
He was the informant for Margaret Wood's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 September 1875.8,9 He married Helen Cowie at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 October 1875.10,11,9 He was the informant for, and present at, Joseph Wood's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1877.12
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "Wilkin", head; Helen Cowie "Collin", wife; James Wood "Wilkin", son; Alexr Wood "Wilkin", son; David Wood "Wilkin", son; John Wood "Wilkin", son; Jessie Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Jessie Cowie "Rover", mother-in-law.13
He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Wood's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 September 1883.14,9
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas Wood "Wilkin", head; Helen Wood "Wilkin", wife; Alex Wood "Wilkin", son; David Wood "Wilkin", son; Jessie Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Jean Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Helen Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Arthur Wood "Wilkin", son; Adam Wood "Wilkin", son.15

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 229 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "Wilkin", head; Helen Cowie "Collin", wife; John Wood "Wilkin", son; Arthur Wood "Wilkin", son; Adam Wood "Wilkin", son; Robert Wood "Wilkin", son.16

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 229 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood, head; Helen Wood, wife; Arthur Wood, son; Adam Wood, son; Robert Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter.17
James died on 21 April 1919 at 221 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 83.18,9
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 James Wood and Helen Pirie

Children of James Wood and Helen Cowie

Citations

  1. [S1548] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Wood, male. Birth: 29 JUN 1835. Christening: 10 JUL 1835 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Wood. Mother: Jane Wood."
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S5254] 1841, Scottish Census, "James Wood, male, age 5, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S5253] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 15, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, employed at home, resident at 53 Portknockie."
  5. [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."
  6. [S5304] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son-in-law, married, male, age 25, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 32 Portknockie."
  7. [S5353] 1871, Scottish Census, "George (sic) Wood, son-in-law, married, male, age 34, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher, resident at 32 Portknockie."
  8. [S3333] Margaret Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Wood, Single, died 1875, September Fourteenth 0h 15m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Female, 3 months. Father: James Wood 'Wilkin' Fisherman, Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Pirie (Deceased). Cause of death: Dysentery 4 Days, No qualified Medical Attendant. Informant: James Wood, His X Mark, Father, Thomas Fraser Registrar Witnefs. Registered: 1875, September 14th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser, Registrar."
  9. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  10. [S2498] James Wood to Helen Cowie, Marriage entry, "1875 on the Eighth day of October at Portknockie. After Banns according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. James Wood, His X Mark, Fisherman (Widower), John Cowie Witness, James Bruce Witness, age 33, usual residence Portknockie, Parish of Rathven, parents William Wood "Wilkin" Fisherman (Deceased) and Jane Wood M.S. Wood (Deceased). Hellen Cowie, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 30, usual residence Buckie, Parish of Rathven, parents James Cowie Fisherman (Deceased) and Jessie Cowie M.S. Cowie. Thomas Fraser, Minister Seafield. John Cowie Witness. James Bruce Witness. Registered 1875 October 9th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser Registrar."
  11. [S1948] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Wood, male. Spouse: Hellen Cowie. Marriage: 08 OCT 1875, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  12. [S1987] Joseph Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Joseph Wood, 1877, October Fourteenth 6h 0m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman. Mother: Hellen Wood M. S. Cowie, married 1875 October 18th (sic) in Portknockie. Informant: James Wood, His X Mark, Jno. Allan Asst. Registrar Witness, Father (Present). Registered: 1877, November 5th at Manse of Seafield, Jno. Allan, Assistant. Registrar."
  13. [S5252] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Wood "Wilkin", head, married, male, age 44, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 228 Portknockie."
  14. [S7242] Helen Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Wood, 1883, September Thirteenth 7h 0m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: James Wood "Wilkin" Fisherman. Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Cowie, married 1870 October 8th in Seafield. Informant: James Wood "Wilkin", His X Mark, Father (Present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1883, September 28th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  15. [S5249] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jas Wood "Wilkin", head, married, male, age 56, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  16. [S5250] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Wood "Wilkin", head, married, male, age 63, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 229 Portknockie."
  17. [S10235] 1911, Scottish Census, "James Wood, head, male, age 75, married, fisherman, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 229 Portknockie, 3 rooms with one or more windows, 6 persons in house."
  18. [S9005] James Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman, Married to 1st Helen Pirie "Skipper", 2nd Helen Cowie "Colon", died 1919, April Twenty First 8h 30m A.M. at 221 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 84 years, Father: William Wood Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Wood M.S. Marnock (sic) (Deceased), Cause of death: Arterio Sclerosis, General Dropsy, As Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M., Informant: James Wood, Son, 405 Portknockie, Registered: 1919, April 21st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."