Helen Wood

F, #2180, b. circa 1839
     Helen Wood was born circa 1839 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Wood. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Deacon". She married John Pirie at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 October 1862.1 As of 10 October 1862, her married name was Helen Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; Hellen Pirie, daughter; Margaret Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alex Pirie, son; David Pirie, son.2

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 162 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; Hellen Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son; David Pirie, son; William Pirie, son.3

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Pirie "Skipper", head; Helen Pirie "Skipper", wife; Margaret Pirie "Skipper", daughter; John Pirie "Skipper", son; Alexr Pirie "Skipper", son; David Pirie "Skipper", son; Wm Pirie "Skipper", son.4

She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 308 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Hellen Pirie, head; William Pirie, son.5

Children of Helen Wood and John Pirie

Citations

  1. [S1549] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Pirie, male. Spouse: Helen Wood. Marriage: 10 OCT 1862, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  2. [S5301] 1871, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, wife, married, female, age 30, born in Banffshire, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S5300] 1881, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, wife, married, female, age 38, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 162 Portknockie."
  4. [S5298] 1891, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie "Skipper", wife, married, female, age 50, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  5. [S5299] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, head, widow, female, age 61, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, house keeper, resident at 308 Portknockie."