Alexander Pirie

M, #38, b. 31 July 1821, d. 22 November 1863
Pedigree
     Alexander Pirie was born on 31 July 1821 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of John Pirie and Isabella Harper. Alexander Pirie was baptized on 4 August 1821 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer". He was a fisherman. He married Jean Buchan at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 September 1848.3,4,5,6
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 221 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Pirie, head; Jean Pirie, wife; John Pirie, son; Joseph Pirie, son; Jean Pirie, daughter; Jessie Ann Pirie, daughter.7
Alexander died on 22 November 1863 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 42.8
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Our Direct Pirie Ancestors

Children of Alexander Pirie and Jean Buchan

Citations

  1. [S149] Alexander Pirie, OPR Baptism entry, "Pirie 1821, 4 August, John Pirie in Portknockie had a child by his wife Isobel Harper born 31 July and Baptized this day named Alexander. Witnefses Alexander Goodbrand and Alexr Pirie."
  2. [S452] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Pirie, male. Birth: 31 Jul 1821. Christening: 04 Aug 1821 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Pirie. Mother: Isobel Harper."
  3. [S2171] Alexander Pirie to Jean Buchan, OPR Marriage entry, "Pirie & Buchan 2 Sept 1848: Alexander Pirie in Portknockie and Jean Buchan in the parish of Rathen were matrimonially contracted and after proclamations no objections having been offered were married on the 28th September."
  4. [S1282] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Pirie, male. Spouse: Jean Buchan. Marriage: 28 SEP 1848, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  6. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  7. [S1289] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Pirie, head, married, male, age 40, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, resident at 221 Portknockie, has 2 rooms with one or more windows."
  8. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.