Alexander Wood
M, #2254, b. 19 December 1810, d. 1 April 1882
Alexander Wood was born on 19 December 1810 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was baptized on 20 December 1810 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Wood and Jane Donaldson. His family was known by the tee-name of "King". Alexander Wood was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Elspet Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 November 1837.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Allexr Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Allexr Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Margaret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.5
He was the informant for, and present at, Alexander Wood's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 May 1877.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 255 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Wood “King”, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Elsie Ann Mair, grandchild.7
Alexander died on 1 April 1882 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.8
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Allexr Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Allexr Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Margaret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.5
He was the informant for, and present at, Alexander Wood's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 May 1877.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 255 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Wood “King”, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Elsie Ann Mair, grandchild.7
Alexander died on 1 April 1882 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.8
Children of Alexander Wood and Elspet Wood
- Alexander Wood b. 22 Sep 1836, d. 20 May 1877
- Jane Wood b. 25 Oct 1838, d. 25 Oct 1909
- Margaret Wood+ b. 15 Dec 1840, d. 10 May 1871
- George Wood b. 28 Sep 1844, d. 30 Jan 1872
- Ann Wood+ b. c 1848, d. 14 Aug 1906
Citations
- [S1607] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Birth: 19 DEC 1810. Christening: 20 DEC 1810 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Wood. Mother: Jean Donaldson."
- [S1612] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexr. Wood, male. Spouse: Elspet Wood. Marriage: 09 NOV 1837, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S2470] 1851, Scottish Census, "Allexr Wood, head, married, male, age 40, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisher, resident in Pultney street."
- [S2471] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, head, married, male, age 50, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 214 Portknockie."
- [S2472] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, head, married, male, age 61, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 214 Portknockie."
- [S6003] Alexander Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Wood (Single), died 1877, May Twentieth 9h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Male, 41 years. Father: Alexander Wood, Fisherman, Mother: Elspet Wood M.S. Wood. Cause of death: Severe burn of left arm & side, 10 Days, Exhaustion, As cert. by S. Clark M.D. C.M. Informant: Alex Wood, Father (Present). Registered: 1877, May 21st at Manse of Seafield, Jno. Allan, Assistant Registrar. T.F."
- [S2473] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexr Wood "King", head, married, male, age 70, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman, resident at 255 Portknockie."
- [S1613] Alexander Wood "King", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Wood "King" Fisherman (Married to Elspet Wood), died 1882, April First 5h 20m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 71 years. Father: William Wood, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Wood M.S. Donaldson (Deceased). Cause of death: Morbus Cordis, as cert. by S. Clark M.D. M.B.C.M. Informant: William Wood "King", Brother (Present), 193 Portknockie. Registered: 1882, April 1st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."