Alexander Pirie
M, #3767, b. 18 January 1869, d. 12 March 1940
Alexander Pirie was born on 18 January 1869 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of David Pirie and Ann Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper".
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He was listed as head of household's son 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
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman. He married Catherine Ann Donaldson at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 December 1893.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 118 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Catherine Pirie, wife; James D Pirie, son; David Pirie, son.5
He was the informant for George Mair Pirie's birth at 118 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 November 1904.6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Alexander Pirie lived at 14 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7 Alexander died on 12 March 1940 at 14 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.8
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He was listed as head of household's son 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
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman. He married Catherine Ann Donaldson at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 December 1893.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 118 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Catherine Pirie, wife; James D Pirie, son; David Pirie, son.5
He was the informant for George Mair Pirie's birth at 118 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 November 1904.6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Alexander Pirie lived at 14 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7 Alexander died on 12 March 1940 at 14 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.8
Children of Alexander Pirie and Catherine Ann Donaldson
- James Donaldson Pirie b. 1895
- David Pirie b. c 1898
- George Mair Pirie+ b. 17 Nov 1904, d. 21 Nov 1967
- Alexander Pirie b. 31 Jan 1914
Citations
- [S3002] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Pirie, male. Birth: 18 JAN 1869 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: David Pirie. Mother: Ann Mair."
- [S5352] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alex Pirie, son, male, age 2, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5351] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, son, male, age 12, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 163 Portknockie."
- [S7539] Alexander Pirie, Catherine Ann Donaldson, Surname: Pirie. Forename: Alexander. Spouse Surname: Donaldson. Spouse Forename: Catherine Ann. Year: 1893. Ref: 167/ 14. Registration District Name: Seafield.
- [S5614] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexander Pirie, head, married, male, age 30, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 118 Portknockie."
- [S8767] George Mair Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "George Mair Pirie, 1904, November Seventeenth 8h 30m A.M. at 118 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Catharine Ann Pirie M.S. Donaldson, married 1893 December 15th in Seafield. Informant: Alexander Pirie, Father. Registered: 1904, December 3d at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 77: PORTKNOCKIE, "Pirie, Alex., 14 Admiralty Street", page 110: PORTKNOCKIE, ADMIRALTY STREET, "14, Alex. Pirie, fisherman; George M. Clark; David Pirie; James D. Pirie."
- [S3003] Alexander Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Pirie, Fisherman (Retired), (Married to Catherine Ann Donaldson), died 1940, March Twelfth 0h 45m A.M. at 14, Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Male, 71 years. Father: David Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Diabetes, Myocarditis, as cert. by:- J.C. Wood M.B. C.h.B. Informant: James Wood, Nephew, 14, High Street, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1940, March 13th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."