William Wood

M, #3161, b. 28 June 1857
     William Wood was born on 28 June 1857 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Wood and Helen Pirie. His family was known by the tee-name of "Wilkin".
He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1861 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; John Pirrie, son; Allexr Pirrie, son; Euphemia Pirrie, daughter; James Wood, son-in-law; Hellen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grandson; James Wood, grandson.2

He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1871 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; George (sic) Wood, son-in-law; Helen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grand son;James Wood, grand son; George Wood, grand son; David Wood, grand son.3

Citations

  1. [S2554] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Birth: 28 JUN 1857 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Wood. Mother: Helen Pirie."
  2. [S5304] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Wood, grandson, male, age 4, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident at 32 Portknockie."
  3. [S5353] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Wood, grand son, male, age 13, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 32 Portknockie."