William Wood

M, #3793, b. circa 1852, d. 24 October 1928
Pedigree
     William Wood was born circa 1852 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of William Wood and Helen Imlach. His family was known by the tee-name of "King". William Wood was a cooper, fishcurer and fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Helen Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Margret Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Mary A Wood, daughter; David Wood, son; John Wood, son.1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 215 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Helen Imlach, wife; Margaret Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Mary A Wood, daughter.2

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Wood, head; Margaret Wood, sister; Helen Wood, mother; Helen Grant, niece.3
He was the informant for Mary Ann Mair's death at 126 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 July 1891.4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 215 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Wood, head; David Wood, brother; Maggie Wood, sister; Hellen Jane Grant, niece; Hellen Ann Wood, niece.6

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 215 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Maggie Wood, sister; David Wood, brother; Helen Ann Wood, neice; Mary Ann Wood, neice.7

He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 18 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; David Wood, brother; Hellen A. Wood, niece.8,9
William died on 24 October 1928 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10

Citations

  1. [S5724] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Rathven, Banffshire, cooper, resident at 181 Portknockie."
  2. [S5404] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 29, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 215 Portknockie."
  3. [S5759] 1891, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood, head, unmarried, male, age 39, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fishcurer, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  4. [S3034] Mary Ann Wood née Mair, Register of Deaths in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff, "Mary Ann Wood, Married to David Wood, Cooper, died 1891, July First 6h 10m A.M. at 126, Seatown, Cullen, Female, 35 years. Father: George Mair, Fisherman, Mother: Hellen Mair M.S. Bruce. Cause of death: Apoplexy, 3 hours, As Cert. By S. Clark M.D., C.M. Informant: William Wood, Brother in law, 215 Portknockie. Registered: 1891, July 2nd at Cullen, Geo. Ross, Registrar."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S5760] 1901, Scottish Census, "Wm Wood, head, single, male, age 48, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fishcurer & fisherman, resident at 215 Portknockie."
  7. [S5915] 1911, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, male, age 59, single, fishcurer, employer, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 215 Portknockie, 4 rooms with one or more windows, 5 persons in house."
  8. [S9432] 1921, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, age 70 years 2 months, male, single, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Fishcurer, employment status: Retired, houses: 4 rooms 3 persons, holdings: 4 rooms 3 persons, resident at 18 Harbour Place."
  9. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  10. [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.