John Wood

M, #2378, b. 1 October 1857, d. 5 June 1917
Pedigree
     John Wood was born on 1 October 1857 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Wood and Catherine Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "King". John Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "King", head; Helen Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Margt Ann Wood, daughter; William Wood, son.2
He married Catherine McPherson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 October 1880.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 47 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Cath Wood, wife.4
He married Jessie Smith at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 December 1883.5,6
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Alexr Wood, son; Catherine Wood, daughter; Helen Wood, mother.7

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Jessie Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Hellen Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Jessie B Wood, daughter.8
John died on 5 June 1917 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.3,9 He was buried after 5 June 1917 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.9
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Children of John Wood and Jessie Imlach

Citations

  1. [S2549] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Wood, male. Birth: 01 OCT 1857 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Wood. Mother: Catherine Wood."
  2. [S5384] 1871, Scottish Census, "John Wood, son, male, age 14, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher, resident at 44 Portknockie."
  3. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  4. [S5680] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Wood, head, married, male, age 23, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 47 Portknockie."
  5. [S3725] John Wood to Jessie Smith, Marriage entry, "1883, on the Twenty-First day of December at No. 60 Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Wood, Fisherman (Widower), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Wood "King" Fisherman and Catherine Wood M.S. Wood (Deceased). Jessie Smith (Widow), age 23, usual residence Portessie, parents - Imlach Fisherman (Deceased) and Helen Imlach M.S. Smith. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. George Wood Witness. William Gardiner Witness. 1883, December 22nd, At Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  6. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  7. [S5679] 1891, Scottish Census, "John Wood, head, male, age 33, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident in Portessie."
  8. [S5550] 1901, Scottish Census, "John Wood, head, married, male, age 43, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 60 Portknockie."
  9. [S5374] Also Helen Wood, John Wood, Jessie Isabella Wood, John Wood Pirie and Mary Anne Pirie John Wood and Jessie Wood (née Imlach), Monumental inscription, "Erected by JESSIE WOOD in loving memory of her husband JOHN WOOD who died 5th June 1917 aged 59.
    Also their family, HELEN died 5th June 1909 aged 22, JOHN died 17th May 1916 aged 18, JESSIE BELLA died 11th April 1919 aged 19, JOHN died in infancy.
    And the above JESSIE WOOD died 12th Sept. 1931 aged 69.
    Also their grandchildren, JOHN died in infancy and MARY ANNE died 19th July 1955 aged 38.
    Thy Will Be Done."