William George Falconer
M, #3403, b. 20 May 1885, d. 1961
William George Falconer was born on 20 May 1885 at 58 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of George Falconer and Christina Galt. William George Falconer was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 132 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Falconer, head; Agnes A. Falconer, daughter; Jessie Falconer, daughter; John Falconer, son; William G. Falconer, son; Joseph Falconer, son.3,1
He married Jessie Ann Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 December 1910.4,5,1 He was the informant for Christina Falconer's birth at 426 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 December 1910.6,1,2
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1915-1916 shows that William George Falconer was owner occupier of 426 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7 He was a coal merchant.
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that William George Falconer lived at 9 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8 William died in 1961 at Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 132 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Falconer, head; Agnes A. Falconer, daughter; Jessie Falconer, daughter; John Falconer, son; William G. Falconer, son; Joseph Falconer, son.3,1
He married Jessie Ann Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 December 1910.4,5,1 He was the informant for Christina Falconer's birth at 426 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 December 1910.6,1,2
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1915-1916 shows that William George Falconer was owner occupier of 426 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7 He was a coal merchant.
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that William George Falconer lived at 9 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8 William died in 1961 at Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Children of William George Falconer and Jessie Ann Wood
- Christina Falconer b. 13 Dec 1910, d. 1987
- Margaret Falconer+ b. 28 Jan 1912, d. 9 Mar 1994
- George Falconer b. 12 Apr 1913, d. 4 Jul 1914
- Williamina Falconer b. 3 Apr 1914, d. 22 Apr 1914
- David Wood Falconer b. 30 Mar 1915, d. 25 Jul 1915
- John Falconer b. 16 Oct 1916
- William George Falconer b. 17 Dec 1917, d. 17 Nov 1935
- Joseph Falconer+ b. 18 Sep 1919, d. 9 Dec 1967
- Agnes Ann Falconer b. 13 Nov 1922, d. 3 Feb 2015
- Beryl Falconer+ b. 21 Apr 1925, d. 10 Jul 2001
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3360] John Falconer, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by John Falconer of Buckie, Moray, Scotland.
- [S3676] 1901, Scottish Census, "William G. Falconer, son, single, male, age 15, born in Banff, Portknockie, fisherman, resident at 132 Portknockie."
- [S3265] William George Falconer to Jessie Ann Wood, Marriage entry, "1910 on the Ninth day of December at Seafield Church, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William George Falconer, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 25, usual residence 430 Portknockie, parents George Falconer Fisherman and Christina Falconer M.S. Addison (Deceased). Jessie Ann Wood, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 24, usual residence 307 Portknockie, parents David Wood "King" Fisherman (Deceased) and Margaret Wood M.S. Mair "Bo" (Deceased). James McIntyre Minister of Seafield. George Wood Witness. Joseph Falconer Witness. Registered 1910 December 10th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S10109] Christina Falconer, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Christina Falconer, 1910, December Thirteenth 6h 0m P.M. at 426 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: William George Falconer, Fisherman. Mother: Jessie Ann Falconer M.S. Wood, married 1910 December 9th in Seafield. Informant: William George Falconer, Father. Registered: 1910, December 22nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S4582] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1915-1916, Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for the Year 1915-1916 - Parish of Rathven, Page 385, "Police Burgh of Portknockie, No. 3768, Description: House, Situation: 426 Portknockie, Proprietor: William George Falconer, Occupier: Proprietor, Yearly Rent or Value: £8 0s 0d."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 75: PORTKNOCKIE, "Falconer, W.G., 9 Seafield Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, SEAFIELD STREET, "9, Wm. George Falconer."