Helen Garden Anderson

F, #2347, b. 25 October 1889, d. 16 August 1963
     Helen Garden Anderson was born on 25 October 1889 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of John Anderson and Margaret Wood. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Coy".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Maggie Anderson, wife (sic); Nellie Anderson, daughter; George Anderson, son.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 296 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Anderson, head; Maggie Anderson, wife; Hellen G Anderson, daughter; James Anderson, son; Wm G Anderson, son.4
Helen Garden Anderson was a school teacher. She married George Bruce at Bon Accord Hotel, Market street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 30 June 1911.2 As of 30 June 1911, her married name was Helen Garden Bruce. Helen died on 16 August 1963 at 34 Pluscarden Road, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, at age 73.1,2 She was buried after 16 August 1963 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,5

Children of Helen Garden Anderson and George Bruce

Citations

  1. [S1714] Helen Garden Bruce née Anderson, Gravestone inscription data, "NM014146, Helen Garden Bruce (née Anderson), 1889 to 1963. Date of Birth : 1889. Spouse's Name : George Bruce. Headstone Ref : H95. Date of Death : 1963."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S5267] 1891, Scottish Census, "Nellie Anderson, daughter, female, age 1, born in Banffshire, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
  4. [S5266] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen G Anderson, daughter, female, age 11, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 296 Portknockie."
  5. [S3392] Anne Anderson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Anne Anderson of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.