Margaret Wood
F, #2597, b. 29 November 1867, d. 29 May 1949
Margaret Wood was born on 29 November 1867 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Wood and Jean Wood. Her family was known by the tee-name of "King".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Jane Wood, wife; Margt Wood, daughter; Jane Wood, daughter.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 237 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood "King", wife; Maggie Wood "King", daughter; Jane Wood "King", daughter; Cath Wood "King", daughter; Jessie Wood "King", daughter; Georgina Wood "King", daughter; Alexandrina Wood "King", daughter.3
She married John Anderson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 September 1889.4,5 As of 20 September 1889, her married name was Margaret Anderson.
She was listed as head of household 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.6
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.7
Margaret died on 29 May 1949 at 2 Seafield Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 81.8,9 She was buried after 29 May 1949 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10,11,12
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Jane Wood, wife; Margt Wood, daughter; Jane Wood, daughter.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 237 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood "King", wife; Maggie Wood "King", daughter; Jane Wood "King", daughter; Cath Wood "King", daughter; Jessie Wood "King", daughter; Georgina Wood "King", daughter; Alexandrina Wood "King", daughter.3
She married John Anderson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 September 1889.4,5 As of 20 September 1889, her married name was Margaret Anderson.
She was listed as head of household 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.6
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.7
Margaret died on 29 May 1949 at 2 Seafield Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 81.8,9 She was buried after 29 May 1949 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10,11,12
Children of Margaret Wood and John Anderson
- Helen Garden Anderson+ b. 25 Oct 1889, d. 16 Aug 1963
- George Anderson b. 22 Mar 1891
- James Anderson b. 26 Apr 1892, d. 25 Sep 1915
- William George Anderson+ b. 12 Mar 1894, d. 25 Oct 1962
- Esther Anderson b. 29 Jul 1896, d. 3 Feb 1899
- Alexander John Anderson b. 17 Feb 1904, d. 13 May 1904
- Jane Wood Anderson b. 15 Sep 1905, d. 1966
Citations
- [S1926] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Wood, female. Birth: 29 NOV 1867 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Wood. Mother: Jane Wood."
- [S4011] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margt Wood, daughter, female, age 3, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 36 Portknockie."
- [S5288] 1881, Scottish Census, "Maggie Wood "King", daughter, unmarried, female, age 13, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's daughter, resident at 237 Portknockie."
- [S4067] John Anderson to Margaret Wood "King", Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1889, on the Twentieth day of September at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Anderson, Fisherman (Bachelor), 21 years, Usual Residence: Portknockie, Father: James Anderson "Coy", Fisherman, Mother: Helen Anderson M.S. Garden (Deceased). Maggie Wood - King, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), 21 years, Usual Residence: Portknockie, Father: George Wood - King, Fisherman, Mother: Jane Wood - King M.S. Wood. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Anderson Witness. James Wood Witness. Registered: 1889, September 21st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S5267] 1891, Scottish Census, "Maggie Anderson, wife (sic), married, female, age 23, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
- [S5266] 1901, Scottish Census, "Maggie Anderson, wife, female, age 33, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 296 Portknockie."
- [S2127] Margaret Anderson née Wood, Statutory Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Anderson, Widow of John Anderson, Fisherman, died 1949 May Twenty-Ninth 3h 45m A.M. at 2 Seafield Terrace, Portknockie, Female, 81 years. Father: George Wood, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Wood M.S. Wood (Deceased). Cause of death: Ulcerative Colitis, 10 years, Senility, as cert. by:- Margaret G. Thomson MB ChB. Informant: W.G. Anderson, Son (Present). Registered: 1949, May 30th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3391] John Anderson and Margaret Wood, Monumental inscription, "In memory of JOHN ANDERSON 1868 - 1943, his wife MARGARET WOOD 1867 - 1949, their daughter JANE WOOD ANDERSON 1905 - 1966, wife of ERIC W. MUNRO, Wawa, Canada, their sons JAMES ANDERSON 1892 - 1915 4th Batt. Grdn. Hign's killed in action. WILLIAM GEORGE ANDERSON 1894 - 1962, his wife ANNE MARY MAIR 1896 - 1964."
- [S1935] Margaret Anderson née Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM019096, Margaret Anderson (née Wood), 1867 to 1949. Date of Birth : 1867. Spouse's Name : John Anderson. Headstone Ref : H94. Date of Death : 1949."
- [S3392] Anne Anderson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Anne Anderson of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.