John Wood

M, #2260, b. 14 January 1873, d. 10 August 1951
Pedigree
     John Wood was born on 14 January 1873 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Wood and Ann Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Royal".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 22 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Isabella Wood, wife; John Wood, son; William Wood, son; Joseph Wood, son; Isabella Wood. daughter.2
John Wood was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman in 1890.
He was listed as a crew member in the 1891 census at fishing boat 'King Fisher', Westray Pier, Westray, Orkney, Scotland. Those recorded aboard 'King Fisher' were: Jno Pirie Buxer, fisherman master; Alex Pirie Buxer, fisherman; Jno Wood Royal, fisherman; Robert Grant, fisherman; Geo Wood Royal, fisherman; Jno Pirie Buxer, fisherman; Jno Wood Royal, fisherman; Wm Wood, cook.3
He married Janet Innes at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 September 1896.1 He was the informant for William Wood's death at 290 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 August 1898.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; Annie Wood, daughter.5
He was the informant for Helen Wood's death at 275 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 May 1903.6,1 He was the informant for Catherine Wood's death at 432 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 August 1911.7,1
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 34 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Janet Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Catherine Wood, daughter.8

The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that John Wood lived at 34 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.9
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that John Wood and others owned the steam drifter BF 282 Olive.10
He was the informant for Isabella Wood's death at 35 High Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 October 1936.11,12 John died on 10 August 1951 at 34 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 78.1,13
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765) (#2)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)

Children of John Wood and Janet Innes

Citations

  1. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  2. [S5446] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Wood, son, male, age 8, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 22 Portknockie."
  3. [S1306] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jno Wood Royal, crew, unmarried, male, age 18, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman, working on own account, aboard 'King Fisher' at Westray Pier."
  4. [S1614] William Wood "Royal", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Wood "Royal" Fisherman (Single), died 1898, August Eleventh 8h 0m P.M. at 290 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 21 years. Father: John Wood "Royal", Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Wood M.S. Pirie. Cause of death: Phthisis Pulmonary, 2 years, as cert. by Thos. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: John Wood "Royal", Brother, 32 Portknockie. Registered: 1898, August 13th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  5. [S5677] 1901, Scottish Census, "John Wood, head, married, male, age 28, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 32 Portknockie."
  6. [S8921] Helen Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Nellie Wood (Single), died 1903, May Twenty Fifth 4h A.M. at 275 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 15 years, Father: William Wood Fisherman, Mother: Nellie Wood M.S. Wood, Cause of death: Hip Joint Disease 3 years; Necrosis of Spine and Femur 1 year; General Debility 6 months, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M., Informant: John Wood, Cousin, 432 Portknockie, Registered: 1903, May 26th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S2817] Catherine Innes née Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catherine Innes (Widow of John Innes "Jockey" Fisherman), died 1911, August Third 9h 0m A.M. at 432 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 60 years. Father: James Wood "Reid", Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Wood M.S. Mair "Shavie" (Deceased). Cause of death: Pulmonary Phthisis, As Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: John Wood Royal, Son-in-law. Registered: 1911, August 3rd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S9339] 1921, Scottish Census, "John Wood, head, age 48 years 6 months, male, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Employer, dependent children: none, houses: 4 rooms 4 persons, holdings: 4 rooms 4 persons, resident at 34 Seafield Street."
  9. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 79: PORTKNOCKIE, "Wood, John, 34 Seafield Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, SEAFIELD STREET, "34, John Wood, "Royal"; Jn. Wood."
  10. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 134: PORTKNOCKIE STEAMERS AND DRIFTERS, "BF 282, 29 Tons, Boat's Name: Olive, Owner's Name and Address: J. Wood and others, 34 Seafield Street."
  11. [S1572] Isabella Wood née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Isabella Wood (Widow of John Wood, Fisherman), died 1936, October Thirteenth 4h 30m P.M. at 35, High Street, Portknockie, Female, 87 years. Father: William Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Pirie M.S. Gray (Deceased). Cause of death: Myocarditis, Senile Decay, as cert. by J.C. Wood M.B Ch.B. Cullen. Informant: John Wood, step-son, 34, Seafield Street, Portknockie. Registered: 1936, October 14th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."
  12. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  13. [S1332] Mary Laing, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Mary Laing of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.