John Pirie
M, #2178, b. circa 1760
John Pirie was born circa 1760 at Banffshire, Scotland. If the 1841 census entry is to be believed, John Pirie could have been born around 1761-1757 but no OPR for Birth/Christening has been located yet. His family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper". He was a fisherman. He married Helen Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 February 1794.1
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, 30; Ann Pirie, 25; Ann Pirie, 3; Helen Pirie, 2m; John Pirie, 80.2
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, 30; Ann Pirie, 25; Ann Pirie, 3; Helen Pirie, 2m; John Pirie, 80.2
Children of John Pirie and Helen Wood
- Helen Pirie+ b. 18 Aug 1795, d. 16 Nov 1874
- George Pirie+ b. 10 Jun 1798, d. 6 Jan 1882
- Janet Pirie b. 1 May 1801
- Margaret Pirie+ b. 15 Oct 1803, d. 2 Apr 1863
- Ann Pirie+ b. 30 Sep 1805, d. 12 Oct 1891
- Jean Pirie b. 9 Aug 1808
- John Pirie+ b. 2 Jun 1811, d. 5 Dec 1874
Citations
- [S1585] John Pirie to Helen Wood, OPR Marriage entry, "Pirie 1794, January 24th, John Pirie and Helen Wood both in Portknockies were matrimonially contracted this day and after proclamations no objections offered married Feby 20th."
- [S5358] 1841, Scottish Census, "John Pirie, male, age 80, born in county, resident in Portknockie."