James Wood

M, #4306, b. 23 March 1840
     James Wood was born on 23 March 1840 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Adam Wood and Ann Wood. James Wood was baptized on 1 April 1840 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Dyce" or "Peter".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 13 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Adam Wood, head; Ann Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Adam Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Margret Wood, daughter.2
He was an apprentice boat builder.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Adam Wood, head; Ann Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Adam Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Jessie Wood, daughter; Peter Wood, son; Margret Wood, daughter.3

Citations

  1. [S3400] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Wood, male. Birth: 23 MAR 1840. Christening: 01 APR 1840 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Adam Wood. Mother: Ann Wood."
  2. [S5515] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 11, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 13 Portknockie."
  3. [S5516] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 20, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), apprentice boat builder, resident at 61 Portknockie."