William George Wood
M, #3398, b. 27 June 1870, d. 13 February 1947
William George Wood was born on 27 June 1870 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Wood and Elspet Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "King".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 197 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; William G Wood, son; Helen Wood, servant.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Elsie Wood, wife; William G. Wood, son; James Wood, son; David Wood, son; Margaret Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Alexander Wood, son.3
William George Wood was a fisherman, seaman and shipmaster. He married Matilda Angus at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, on 5 January 1894.4 He was the informant for, and present at, Matilda Angus Wood's birth at 4 Campbell Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 February 1907.5,6,4 William died on 13 February 1947 at 20 Cardwell Road, Gourock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, at age 76.7,6
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 197 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; William G Wood, son; Helen Wood, servant.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Elsie Wood, wife; William G. Wood, son; James Wood, son; David Wood, son; Margaret Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Alexander Wood, son.3
William George Wood was a fisherman, seaman and shipmaster. He married Matilda Angus at Wesleyan Methodist Church, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, on 5 January 1894.4 He was the informant for, and present at, Matilda Angus Wood's birth at 4 Campbell Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 February 1907.5,6,4 William died on 13 February 1947 at 20 Cardwell Road, Gourock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, at age 76.7,6
Children of William George Wood and Matilda Angus
- William Wood
- Matilda Angus Wood b. 3 Feb 1907, d. 24 Sep 1935
Citations
- [S2732] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William George Wood, male. Birth: 27 JUN 1870 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Wood. Mother: Elspet Wood."
- [S5762] 1871, Scottish Census, "William G Wood, son, male, age 0, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 197 Portknockie."
- [S8034] 1881, Scottish Census, "William G. Wood, son, male, age 10, born in Portknockie, Banff, scholar, resident in Wood Street, Banff."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S6810] Matilda Angus Wood, Register of Births in the District of Banff in the County of Banff, "Matilda Angus Wood, 1907, February Third 3h 0m A.M. at 4 Campbell Street, Banff, Female. Father: William George Wood "King", Fisherman. Mother: Matilda Wood M. S. Angus, married 1894 January 5th in Eyemouth. Informant: Wm G. Wood "King", Father, present. Registered: 1907, February 9th at Banff, Will S. Leask, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S6815] William George Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Gourock in the County of Renfrew, "William George Wood, Seaman, Retired, Married to Matilda Angus Craig (sic), died 1947, February Thirteenth 10h 0m P.M. at 20 Cardwell Road, Gourock, Male, 76 years. Father: William Wood Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Elspet Wood M.S. Wood (deceased). Cause of death: Angina Pectoris (Age 76) 1 day, As cert. by J. Adam M.B. Informant: William Wood, Son, 30 Gael Street, Greenock. Registered: 1947, February 14 at Gourock, Lizette M Evans, Registrar."