James Falconer
M, #2576, b. 20 March 1864, d. 23 June 1932
James Falconer was born on 20 March 1864 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Falconer and Margaret Anderson.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 18 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; John Falconer, son; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.2
James Falconer was a fisherman and herring fisherman. They was a witness at John Falconer and Ann Mair's wedding at The Free Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 December 1882.3 He married Margaret Ann Simpson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 September 1887.4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter.6
He was the informant for, and present at, Margaret Falconer's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 April 1891.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 185 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.8
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife, James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.9
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.10,11
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Falconer lived at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. 20 Harbour Place is also known as 'The Anchorage.12' James died on 23 June 1932 at The Anchorage, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 68.13,14 He was buried after 23 June 1932 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.14
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 18 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; John Falconer, son; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.2
James Falconer was a fisherman and herring fisherman. They was a witness at John Falconer and Ann Mair's wedding at The Free Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 December 1882.3 He married Margaret Ann Simpson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 September 1887.4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter.6
He was the informant for, and present at, Margaret Falconer's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 April 1891.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 185 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.8
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife, James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.9
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.10,11
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Falconer lived at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. 20 Harbour Place is also known as 'The Anchorage.12' James died on 23 June 1932 at The Anchorage, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 68.13,14 He was buried after 23 June 1932 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.14
Children of James Falconer and Margaret Ann Simpson
- James Falconer b. 1888, d. 13 Jul 1951
- Margaret Falconer b. c May 1890, d. 13 Apr 1891
- Catherine Falconer b. 1892, d. 21 Aug 1930
- Alexander Falconer b. 1893, d. 16 Jun 1901
- William Falconer b. 1895, d. 1 Apr 1975
- George Falconer b. 11 Sep 1898, d. 3 Apr 1921
Citations
- [S1912] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Falconer, male. Birth: 20 MAR 1864 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Falconer. Mother: Margaret Anderson."
- [S5272] 1871, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, son, male, age 7, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 18 Portknockie."
- [S2435] John Falconer to Ann Mair, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1882, on the Eighth day of December at The Free Church, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), After Banns, According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. John Falconer, Fisherman (Bachelor), 23 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: James Falconer, Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Falconer M.S. Anderson. Ann Mair, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), 21 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: Joseph Mair, Fisherman, Mother: Elsie Mair M.S Wood. Peter Brown, Fr. Ch. Minister. Arthur Mair Witness. James Falconer Witness. Registered: 1882, December 12th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S9030] James Falconer to Margaret Ann Simpson, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1887, on the Twenty First day of September at Seafield Church, After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Falconer, Fisherman (Bachelor), 23 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: James Falconer, Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Falconer M.S. Anderson. Maggie Simpson, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), 21 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: Alexander Simpson, Fisherman, Mother: Catherine Simpson M.S McIntosh. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Falconer Witness. Geo. Runcie Witness. Registered: 1887, September 22nd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S3360] John Falconer, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by John Falconer of Buckie, Moray, Scotland.
- [S6856] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, head, married, male, age 27, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherman, working on own account, resident at 38 Portknockie, has 1 room with one or more windows."
- [S3687] Margaret Falconer, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Falconer (Single), died 1891, April Thirteenth 8h 0m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 11 months. Father: James Falconer, Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Falconer M.S. Simpson. Cause of death: Acute congestion of Brain, 4 Days, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D. C.M. Informant: James Falconer, Father (Present). Registered: 1891, April 13th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S9714] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, head, married, male, age 37, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 185 Portknockie."
- [S6449] 1911, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, head, male, age 47, married, fisherman, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 213 Portknockie, 5 rooms with one or more windows, 6 persons in house."
- [S9433] 1921, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, head, age 56 years 9 months, male, married, born in Banff, Rathven, personal occupation: Herring Fisherman, employment status: Employer, dependent children: None, houses: 5 rooms 5 persons, holdings: 5 rooms 5 persons, resident at 20 Harbour Place."
- [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 75: PORTKNOCKIE, "Falconer, James, 20 Harbour Place", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, HARBOUR PLACE, "20, Jas. Falconer, fisherman; Jas. Falconer, jun; Wm. Falconer."
- [S3688] James Falconer, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Falconer, Fisherman (Retired), married to Margaret Simpson, died 1932, June Twenty-third 7h 0m P.M. at The Anchorage, Portknockie, Male, 68 years. Father: James Falconer, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Falconer M.S. Simpson (sic) (Deceased). Cause of death: Carcino Adenoma of Groin, Mitral stenosis, as cert. by Alex. S. Paterson M.B. Ch.B. Buckie. Informant: David Mair, Brother-in-law, 27 High Street, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1932, June 25th at Manse of Seafield, John Taulds, Registrar."
- [S9704] James Falconer, Gravestone inscription data, "NM046697, James Falconer, ? to 23 JUN 1932. Occupation : Fisherman. Spouse's Name : Margaret Simpson. Headstone Ref : H239. Date of Death : 23 JUN 1932."