Janet Wood

F, #2720, b. 22 November 1823
Pedigree
     Janet Wood was born on 22 November 1823 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Wood and Margaret Riach. Janet Wood was baptized on 29 November 1823 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.2,1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Raleigh". She married George Mair at Seafield Chapel, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 April 1855.3,4 As of 21 April 1855, her married name was Janet Mair. Janet Wood was a herring net weaver.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 201 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Janet Mair, head; Jean Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, daughter; Margaret Reiach, mother.5

She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 243 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Janet Wood, head; Jane Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, daughter.6

She was listed as head of household's mother-in-law in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Mair "Bobin", head; Jane Mair "Bobin", wife; Helen Mair "Bobin", daughter; David Mair "Bobin", son; Jessie Mair "Bobin", daughter; Janet Mair, mother-in-law.7
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Children of Janet Wood and George Mair

Citations

  1. [S7641] Janet Wood, OPR Baptism entry, 29 NOVEMBER 1823 JAMES WOOD Portknockie had a Child by his wife MARG. RIACH born 22 Ins. & Baptised this Day, Named JANET. Witn. Janet Wood and Janet Wood.
  2. [S7640] Janet Wood, ScotlandsPeople search, Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Cullen, Surname: Wood. Forename: Janet. Parents: James Wood / Marg. Riach. Gender: Female. Date: 29/11/1823. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 45. Parish: Cullen.
  3. [S7642] George Mair to Janet Wood, Marriage entry, "1855 April Twenty first, at Seafield Chapel, Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us, According to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church of Scotland. George Mair, present residence Portknockie, usual residence Portknockie, age 28 years, Whitefisher, Bachelor, birth Portknockie and Registered 27 August 1826 at Cullen, parents George Mair Deceased, Whitefisher, and Jane Mair Maiden Name Lyall, Domestic Servant. Janet Wood, present residence Portknockie, usual residence Portknockie, age 31 years, Domestic Servant, Spinster, birth Portknockie and Registered 29 Novr 1823 at Cullen, parents James Wood, Whitefisher, and Margaret Wood Maiden Name Reach, Domestic Servant. James Ledingham Minister Seafield Chapel. Alexr Wood Witness. Geo Wood Witness. Registered 1855 April 23rd at Rathven, Geo. Coull Registrar."
  4. [S6643] George Mair, Janet Wood, Surname: Mair. Forename: George. Spouse Surname: Wood. Spouse Forename: Janet. Year: 1855. Ref: 164/ 12. Registration District Name: Rathven.
  5. [S8544] 1861, Scottish Census, "Janet Mair, head, widow, female, age 38, born in Banffshire, Rathven, herring net weaver, resident at 201 Portknockie."
  6. [S5722] 1881, Scottish Census, "Janet Wood, head, widow, female, age 50, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fish hawker, resident at 243 Portknockie."
  7. [S5531] 1891, Scottish Census, "Janet Mair, mother-in-law, widow, female, age 60, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisher seller, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."