Helen Wood
F, #2698, b. circa 1844
Helen Wood was born circa 1844 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Wood and Isabella Falconer.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Isabel Wood, wife; James Wood, son; William Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Isabella Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Margret Mair, servant.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 45 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Isabella Wood, wife; Isabella Wood, daughter; Helen Wood, daughter.2
She married Alexander Findlay at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 October 1863.3,4 As of 17 October 1863, her married name was Helen Findlay.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Isabel Wood, wife; James Wood, son; William Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Isabella Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Margret Mair, servant.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 45 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Isabella Wood, wife; Isabella Wood, daughter; Helen Wood, daughter.2
She married Alexander Findlay at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 October 1863.3,4 As of 17 October 1863, her married name was Helen Findlay.
Children of Helen Wood and Alexander Findlay
- George Findlay b. 27 Jan 1864
- William Findlay b. 7 Aug 1866
- Helen Findlay b. 3 Aug 1869
- John Findlay b. 21 Jan 1872
- James Findlay b. 20 Aug 1874
Citations
- [S5752] 1851, Scottish Census, "Helen Wood, daughter, female, age 7, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 37 Commutation Road."
- [S5751] 1861, Scottish Census, "Helen Wood, daughter, unmarried, female, age 16, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), domestic servant, resident at 45 Portknockie."
- [S2024] Alexander Findlay to Helen Wood, Marriage entry, "1863 on the Seventeenth day of October at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Alexander Findlay, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 21, usual residence Cullen, parents George Findlay Fisherman (Deceased) and Helen Findlay M.S. Hay. Hellen Wood (Spinster), age 19, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Wood Fisherman and Isabella Wood M.S. Falconer. Robert Shanks Minister. John Findlay Witness. George Findlay Witness. Registered 1863 Octr. 19th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S2034] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Findlay, male. Spouse: Hellen Wood. Marriage: 17 OCT 1863, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."