Alexander Pirie
M, #3016, b. 19 December 1886, d. 19 August 1970
Alexander Pirie was born on 19 December 1886 at 80 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Pirie and Margaret McKay. His family was known by the tee-name of "Coull".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at East Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie "Coull", head; Margaret McKay Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 80 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Marget (sic) Pirie, wife; Margaret Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.3
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 457 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Pirie, head; Alexander Pirie, son.4
He married Beatrice Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 December 1911.5,6 He married Catherine Wood at 13 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 March 1921.7,6 Alexander died on 19 August 1970 at age 83.8 He was buried after 19 August 1970 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at East Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie "Coull", head; Margaret McKay Pirie, wife; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 80 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Marget (sic) Pirie, wife; Margaret Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son; Jane Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; Alexander Pirie, son.3
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 457 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Pirie, head; Alexander Pirie, son.4
He married Beatrice Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 December 1911.5,6 He married Catherine Wood at 13 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 March 1921.7,6 Alexander died on 19 August 1970 at age 83.8 He was buried after 19 August 1970 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Mair "Johns" (b. before 1797)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Mair "Johns" (b. before 1797)
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Child of Alexander Pirie and Beatrice Wood
- William Pirie b. 18 Sep 1914
Citations
- [S2374] Alexander Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Pirie, 1886, December Nineteenth 2h 0m A.M. at 80 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Pirie "Coull", Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Pirie M. S. McKay, married 1858 November 18th in Seafield. Informant: Margaret Pirie, Her X Mark, Mother, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1887, January 9th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S9732] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, male, age 4, born in Banffshire, resident at East Street, Portknockie."
- [S9733] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, single, male, age 13, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 80 Portknockie."
- [S9736] 1911, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, male, age 23, single, fisherman, worker, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 457 Portknockie."
- [S3260] Alexander Pirie to Beatrice Wood, Marriage entry, "1911 on the Eighth day of December at Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Alexander Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 24, usual residence 457 Portknockie, parents James Pirie "Coull" Fisherman (Deceased) and Margaret Pirie M.S. McKay. Beatrice Wood, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 23, usual residence 143 Portknockie, parents William Wood "Post" Boat Carpenter and Beatrice Wood M.S. Mair. D. Maccallum, U. F. Church Minister Portknockie. James Wood Witness. William Pirie Witness. Registered 1911 December 11th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3258] Alexander Pirie to Catherine Wood, Marriage entry, "1921 on the Fourth day of March at 13 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexander Pirie, Fisherman (Widower), age 32, usual residence No. 13 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, parents James Pirie Fisherman (Deceased) and Margt. Pirie M.S. McKay (Deceased). Catherine Wood, Fishworker (Spinster), age 31, usual residence No. 17 Pulteney Street, Portknockie, parents Adam Wood Fisherman and Elizabeth Wood M.S. Mair. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield Parish. Albert Pirie Witness. John Mair Witness. Registered 1921 March 5th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S4673] Alexander Pirie and Catherine Wood, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of CATHERINE WOOD who died 10th June 1967 aged 77 years dearly beloved wife of ALEXANDER PIRIE who died 19th August 1970 aged 83 years."