Alexander Pirie
M, #2198, b. 4 April 1869, d. 14 February 1893
Alexander Pirie was born on 4 April 1869 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Pirie and Helen Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper".
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He was listed as head of household's son 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
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He married Catherine Ann Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 September 1891.5,6 Alexander died on 14 February 1893 at sea, about 15 miles SE of Wick, Caithness, Scotland, at age 23. He accidentally drowned at sea.6
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He was listed as head of household's son 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
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He married Catherine Ann Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 September 1891.5,6 Alexander died on 14 February 1893 at sea, about 15 miles SE of Wick, Caithness, Scotland, at age 23. He accidentally drowned at sea.6
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760) (#2)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Citations
- [S1562] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Pirie, male. Birth: 04 APR 1869 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Pirie. Mother: Helen Wood."
- [S5301] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alex Pirie, son, unmarried, male, age 2, born in Banffshire, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5300] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, male, age 12, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 162 Portknockie."
- [S5298] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexr Pirie "Skipper", son, unmarried, male, age 21, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
- [S7278] Alexander Pirie to Catherine Ann Mair, Marriage entry, "1891, on the Fifteenth day of September at Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexander Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Pirie "Skipper" Fisherman and Helen Pirie M.S. Wood "Deacon". Catherine Mair, Her X Mark, Geo. Runcie Witness, George Wood Witness, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 24, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Mair "Shavie" Fisherman (Deceased) and Ann Mair M.S. Mair "Duncan". James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. John Pirie Witness. Robert Mair Witness. Registered 1891 September 15th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.