William Wood
M, #3861, b. 2 February 1858, d. 19 December 1939
William Wood "Post" was born on 2 February 1858 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Wood and Ann Smith. His family was known by the tee-name of "Post".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Wood, head; Margret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; William Wood, son.2
William Wood was a carpenter and boat builder. He married Beatrice Grant Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 September 1884.3,4 He was the informant for Catharine Ann Wood "Post"'s birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 November 1885.5,4 He was the informant for Catharine Ann Wood's death at 89 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 January 1886.6,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Beatrice Wood, wife; Elizabeth A Wood, daughter; Beatrice Wood, daughter.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 143 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Beatrice Wood, wife; Elizabeth Wood, daughter; Beatrice Wood, daughter; James Wood, son; Maggie M Wood, daughter.8
He was the informant for Beatrice Mair's birth at 143 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 December 1909.9,4 William died on 19 December 1939 at age 81.10 He was buried after 19 December 1939 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Wood, head; Margret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; William Wood, son.2
William Wood was a carpenter and boat builder. He married Beatrice Grant Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 September 1884.3,4 He was the informant for Catharine Ann Wood "Post"'s birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 November 1885.5,4 He was the informant for Catharine Ann Wood's death at 89 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 January 1886.6,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Beatrice Wood, wife; Elizabeth A Wood, daughter; Beatrice Wood, daughter.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 143 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Beatrice Wood, wife; Elizabeth Wood, daughter; Beatrice Wood, daughter; James Wood, son; Maggie M Wood, daughter.8
He was the informant for Beatrice Mair's birth at 143 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 December 1909.9,4 William died on 19 December 1939 at age 81.10 He was buried after 19 December 1939 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10
Children of William Wood and Beatrice Grant Mair
- Catharine Ann Wood b. 23 Nov 1885, d. 25 Jan 1886
- Elizabeth A Wood b. c 1886
- Beatrice Wood+ b. c 1888, d. 20 Oct 1918
- James Wood b. c 1892
- Margaret M Wood b. c 1898
Citations
- [S3070] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Birth: 02 FEB 1858 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Wood. Mother: Ann Smith."
- [S8508] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, male, age 3, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident in Portknockie."
- [S3069] William Wood to Beatrice Mair, Marriage entry, "1884 on the Twenty-Sixth day of September at Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. William Wood, Boat-builder (Journeyman), (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Wood "Post" Fisherman (Deceased) and Ann Wood M.S. Smith. Beatrice Mair, Fisher-girl (Spinster), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Mair "Johns" Fisherman and Elizabeth Mair M.S. Mair. Peter Brown, F. Ch. Minister. John Innes Witness. George Mair Witness. Registered 1884 September 29th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3076] Catharine Ann Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catharine Ann Wood, 1885, November Twenty-Third 5h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: William Wood, Carpenter (Journeyman). Mother: Beatrice Wood, M.S. Mair. Married 1884, September26th in Portknockie. Informant: William Wood, Father. Registered: 1885, November 30th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S9784] Catharine Ann Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catharine Ann Wood (Single), died 1886, January Twenty-Fifth 4h 0m A.M. at 89 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 2 months, Father: William Wood "Post", Boat Carpenter, Mother: Beatrice Wood M.S. Mair, Cause of death: Teething, Tabes Mesenterica, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M., Informant: William Wood "Post", Father, Registered: 1886, January 25th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S5440] 1891, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, married, male, age 34, born in Banffshire, carpenter, resident in New Street, Portknockie."
- [S5439] 1901, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, married, male, age 43, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, ship carpenter, resident at 143 Portknockie."
- [S3468] Beatrice Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Beatrice Mair, 1909, December Fourth 2h 0m P.M. at 143 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Thomas Mair, Mason and Marine Stoker. Mother: Annie Mair M. S. Mair, married 1908 December 24th in Seafield. Informant: William Wood, Uncle-in-law. Registered: 1909, December 6th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S3072] William Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM200659, William Wood, c. 1858 to 19 DEC 1939. Date of Birth : c. 1858. Spouse's Name : Beatrice G Mair. Headstone Ref : H254. Date of Death : 19 DEC 1939."