James Bruce
M, #3905, b. circa 1801
James Bruce was born circa 1801 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. His family was known by the tee-name of "Pilot". He was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Catherine Thomson at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 October 1822.1
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 56 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Cathrine Bruce, wife; Margret Bruce, daughter; William Bruce, son; James Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 30 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Caithren Bruce, wife; William Bruce, son; James Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter; Betsy Noble, visitor.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 56 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Cathrine Bruce, wife; Margret Bruce, daughter; William Bruce, son; James Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 30 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Caithren Bruce, wife; William Bruce, son; James Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter; Betsy Noble, visitor.3
Children of James Bruce and Catherine Thomson
- George Bruce+ b. 5 Nov 1823, d. 17 Jan 1917
- Margaret Bruce+ b. 19 Mar 1826
- Catherine Bruce b. 20 Nov 1828
- William Bruce b. 26 Jun 1833, d. 29 May 1908
- James Bruce b. 3 Nov 1835, d. 20 Sep 1881
- Ann Bruce+ b. 29 Jan 1841
Citations
- [S4321] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "James Bruce, male. Spouse: Cathrine Thomson. Marriage: 29 OCT 1822, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8582] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, head, married, male, age 51, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher, resident at 56 Portknockie."
- [S8443] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, head, married, male, age 60, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 30 Portknockie."