Catherine Pirie
F, #3766, b. 17 June 1866, d. 19 March 1940
Catherine Pirie was born on 17 June 1866 at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of David Pirie and Ann Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; Margt Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son; Cath Pirie, daughter; Alex Pirie, son.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 163 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; Margaret Ann Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, son; George Pirie, father; Jessie Pirie, visitor.3
She married Alexander Donaldson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 September 1887.4,5 As of 16 September 1887, her married name was Catherine Donaldson. She was the informant for William George Donaldson's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 April 1892.6 Catherine died on 19 March 1940 at 37 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 73.7
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; Margt Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son; Cath Pirie, daughter; Alex Pirie, son.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 163 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; Margaret Ann Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, son; George Pirie, father; Jessie Pirie, visitor.3
She married Alexander Donaldson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 September 1887.4,5 As of 16 September 1887, her married name was Catherine Donaldson. She was the informant for William George Donaldson's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 April 1892.6 Catherine died on 19 March 1940 at 37 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 73.7
Children of Catherine Pirie and Alexander Donaldson
- William George Donaldson b. 28 Apr 1892
- Alexander Donaldson b. 13 Dec 1904, d. 1 Nov 1962
- David Donaldson b. 1907
Citations
- [S3001] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Catherine Pirie, female. Birth: 17 JUN 1866 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: David Pirie. Mother: Ann Mair."
- [S5352] 1871, Scottish Census, "Cath Pirie, daughter, unmarried, female, age 4, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5351] 1881, Scottish Census, "Catherine Pirie, daughter, unmarried, female, age 15, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, general servant (domestic), resident at 163 Portknockie."
- [S9029] Alexander Donaldson to Catherine Pirie, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1887, on the Sixteenth day of September at Seafield Church, After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexander Donaldson, His X Mark, George Donaldson Witness, David Pirie Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), 22 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: John Donaldson, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Donaldson M.S. Runcie. Catherine Pirie, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), 20 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: David Pirie, Fisherman, Mother: Ann Pirie M.S Mair. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. J.M.M. Hay Witness. John Donaldson Witness. Registered: 1887, September 17th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S9028] Alexander Donaldson, Catherine Pirie, Surname: Donaldson. Forename: Alexander. Spouse Surname: Pirie. Spouse Forename: Catherine. Year: 1887. Ref: 167/ 5. Registration District Name: Seafield.
- [S10285] William George Donaldson, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William George Donaldson, 1892, April Twenty-Eighth 2h 45m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Donaldson, Fisherman. Mother: Catherine Donaldson M.S. Pirie, married 1887 September 16th in Seafield. Informant: Catherine Donaldson, Mother. Registered: 1892, May 14th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S3004] Catherine Donaldson née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catherine Donaldson, (Widow of Alexander Donaldson, Fisherman), died 1940, March Nineteenth 4h 30m A.M. at 37, Church Street, Portknockie, Female, 73 years. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Broncho-Pneumonia, as cert. by:- E.M.M. Simpson M.B. C.h.B. Informant: David Donaldson, Son (Present). Registered: 1940, March 19th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."