Alexander Wood

M, #3165, b. 18 March 1867, d. 23 November 1949
Pedigree
     Alexander Wood was born on 18 March 1867 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 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.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Wood "Wilkin", head; Helen Cowie "Collin", wife; James Wood "Wilkin", son; Alexr Wood "Wilkin", son; David Wood "Wilkin", son; John Wood "Wilkin", son; Jessie Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Jessie Cowie "Rover", mother-in-law.3
Alexander Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas Wood "Wilkin", head; Helen Wood "Wilkin", wife; Alex Wood "Wilkin", son; David Wood "Wilkin", son; Jessie Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Jean Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Helen Wood "Wilkin", daughter; Arthur Wood "Wilkin", son; Adam Wood "Wilkin", son.4
He married Isabella Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 September 1892.5,6,7 He was the informant for Helen Wood's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 August 1900.8,7
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 322 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Isabella Wood, wife; Barbara A Findlay, adopted daughter; Nellie Wood, daughter.9

The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Alexander Wood lived at 8 Station Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10 Alexander died on 23 November 1949 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 82.11,6 He was buried after 23 November 1949 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
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)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)

Children of Alexander Wood and Isabella Mair

Citations

  1. [S2558] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Birth: 18 MAR 1867 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Wood. Mother: Helen Pirie."
  2. [S5353] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, grand son, male, age 4, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 32 Portknockie."
  3. [S5252] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexr Wood "Wilkin", son, unmarried, male, age 14, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's son, resident at 228 Portknockie."
  4. [S5249] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alex Wood "Wilkin", son, unmarried, male, age 24, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  5. [S8911] Alexander Wood to Isabella Mair, Marriage entry, "1892, on the Sixth day of September at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexander Wood, Fisherman (Bachelor), 25 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: James Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman, Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Pirie "Skipper". Isabella Mair, Fisher-girl (Spinster), 22 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: Arthur Mair "Dear", Fisherman, Mother: Helen Mair M.S. McBeth (sic). James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. Alexander Pirie, Witness. John Mair, Witness. Registered 1892 September 7th at Manse of Seafield. James McIntyre Registrar."
  6. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  7. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  8. [S4178] Helen Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Wood, 1900, August Nineteenth 5h 0m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Wood, Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Wood M. S. Mair "Dear", married 1892 September 6th in Seafield. Informant: Alexander Wood, His X Mark, Father, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1900, September 3D at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  9. [S5467] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, head, married, male, age 33, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 322 Portknockie."
  10. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 78: PORTKNOCKIE, "Wood, Alexander, 8 Station Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, STATION STREET, "8, Alex. Wood, "Wilkin.""
  11. [S4697] Alexander Wood and Isabella Wood Isabella Mair, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of ISABELLA MAIR died 5th Mar. 1943 aged 72, ALEXANDER WOOD died 23rd Nov. 1949 aged 82, beloved parents of ISABELLA died 22nd Feb. 1988 aged 85 dearly loved mum & nana. ASLEEP IN JESUS."