William Wood

M, #2977, b. 8 May 1861, d. 23 November 1907
     William Wood was born on 8 May 1861 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Adam Wood and Jean Wilson. His family was known by the tee-name of "Wilkin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 193 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Adam Wood, head; Jane Wood, wife; Jane Wood, daughter; Margret Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Adam Wood, son.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 264 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Adam Wood "Wilkin", head; Jane Wilson "Brown", wife; Maggie Wood "Wilkin", daughter; William Wood "Wilkin", son; Adam Wood "Wilkin", son; Jane Wood "Wilkin", daughter; George Slater "Hassar", visitor.3
William Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 264 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Adam Wood "Wilkin", head; Jane Wood "Wilkin", wife; Jane Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Wm Wood "Wilkin", son; Adam Wood "Wilkin", son.4,5

He was listed as head of household's brother in the 1901 census at 264 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood "Wilkin", head; Wm Wood "Wilkin", brother; Adam Wood "Wilkin", brother; Wm Mair "Shavie", nephew.6
William died on 23 November 1907 at 264 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 46.7 He was buried after 23 November 1907 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.7

Citations

  1. [S2317] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Birth: 08 MAY 1861 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Adam Wood. Mother: Jane Wilson."
  2. [S5450] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, male, age 9, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 193 Portknockie."
  3. [S5451] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Wood "Wilkin", son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's son, resident at 264 Portknockie."
  4. [S8321] 1891, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood "Wilkin", son, unmarried, male, age 27, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 264 Portknockie."
  5. [S5452] 1891, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood "Wilkin", son, unmarried, male, age 27, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident in Church Street, Portknockie."
  6. [S5453] 1901, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood "Wilkin", brother, single, male, age 35, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 264 Portknockie."
  7. [S2326] William Wood "Wilkin", Gravestone inscription data, "NM200649, William "Wilkin" Wood, c. 1861 to 23 NOV 1907. Date of Birth : c. 1861. Headstone Ref : C(N)243. Date of Death : 23 NOV 1907. Place of Death : 264 Portknockie."