Alexander Wood
M, #3083, b. 22 September 1836, d. 20 May 1877
Alexander Wood was born illegitimate on 22 September 1836 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Alexander Wood and Elspet Wood. Alexander Wood was baptized on 30 November 1836 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 His family was known by the tee-name of "King".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Allexr Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Allexr Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Margaret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.3
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.5
Alexander died on 20 May 1877 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 40.6
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Allexr Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Allexr Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Margaret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.3
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; George Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 214 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter.5
Alexander died on 20 May 1877 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 40.6
Citations
- [S3220] Alexander Wood, Entry in the Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Cullen, 1836, "Wood 30th November 1836. Alexander Wood, Whitefisher Portknockie had a child in fornication by Elspet Wood Portknockie born the 22d Septr. and baptized this day named Alexander; Witnefses Alexr. Innes & Ann Wood both at Portknockie."
- [S2477] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Birth: 22 SEP 1836. Christening: 30 NOV 1836 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Wood. Mother: Elspet Wood."
- [S2470] 1851, Scottish Census, "Allexr Wood, son, male, age 14, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisher's son, resident in Pultney street."
- [S2471] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, son, male, age 24, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's son, resident at 214 Portknockie."
- [S2472] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, son, male, age 34, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 214 Portknockie."
- [S6003] Alexander Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Wood (Single), died 1877, May Twentieth 9h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Male, 41 years. Father: Alexander Wood, Fisherman, Mother: Elspet Wood M.S. Wood. Cause of death: Severe burn of left arm & side, 10 Days, Exhaustion, As cert. by S. Clark M.D. C.M. Informant: Alex Wood, Father (Present). Registered: 1877, May 21st at Manse of Seafield, Jno. Allan, Assistant Registrar. T.F."