James Wood

M, #2355, b. circa 1876
     James Wood was born circa 1876 at Wick, Caithness, Scotland. He was the son of John Wood and Ann Gardiner. His family was known by the tee-name of "King" or "King Grocer".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 205 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Ann Wood, wife; Margaret A Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; George G Wood, son; William Wood, son; James Wood, son; Elsie B Wood, daughter; Isabella J Wood, daughter.1
James Wood was a tailor apprentice.
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 Wood "King", head; Ann Wood "King", wife; George Wood "King", son; Wm Wood "King", son; James Wood "King", son; Elspet B Wood "King", daughter.2

Citations

  1. [S5400] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, male, age 5, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 205 Portknockie."
  2. [S5399] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Wood "King", son, male, age 15, born in Wick, Caithness, tailor apprentice, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."