Helen Falconer
F, #4663, b. 6 November 1871, d. 12 December 1948
Helen Falconer was born on 6 November 1871 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Falconer and Catherine Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 51 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Falconer, head; Cath Falconer, wife; Maggie Falconer, daughter; Ellen Falconer, daughter; Cath Falconer, daughter; John Falconer, son; James Pirie, brother-in-law; William Pirie, brother-in-law.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Katherine Pirie, head; Margaret Falconer, daughter; Helen Falconer, daughter; Katherine Falconer, daughter; James Pirie, brother; Alexander Innes, grandson.5
She married David Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 October 1895.6,3 As of 18 October 1895, her married name was Helen Wood. She was the informant for James Wood's birth at 83 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 May 1897.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Wood, head; Hellen Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Catherine Wood, daughter; Catherine Falconer, sister-in-law.8
Helen died on 12 December 1948 at 19 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 77.9
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 51 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Falconer, head; Cath Falconer, wife; Maggie Falconer, daughter; Ellen Falconer, daughter; Cath Falconer, daughter; John Falconer, son; James Pirie, brother-in-law; William Pirie, brother-in-law.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Katherine Pirie, head; Margaret Falconer, daughter; Helen Falconer, daughter; Katherine Falconer, daughter; James Pirie, brother; Alexander Innes, grandson.5
She married David Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 October 1895.6,3 As of 18 October 1895, her married name was Helen Wood. She was the informant for James Wood's birth at 83 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 May 1897.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Wood, head; Hellen Wood, wife; James Wood, son; Catherine Wood, daughter; Catherine Falconer, sister-in-law.8
Helen died on 12 December 1948 at 19 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 77.9
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)
Children of Helen Falconer and David Wood
- James Wood b. 11 May 1897
- Catherine Wood b. 1901
Citations
- [S4237] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Helen Falconer, female. Birth: 06 NOV 1871 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Joseph Falconer. Mother: Catherine Pirie."
- [S3360] John Falconer, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by John Falconer of Buckie, Moray, Scotland.
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S5418] 1881, Scottish Census, "Ellen Falconer, daughter, female, age 10, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 51 Portknockie."
- [S5896] 1891, Scottish Census, "Helen Falconer, daughter, unmarried, female, age 19, born in Banffshire, fisherwoman, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
- [S4209] David Wood to Helen Falconer, Marriage entry, "1895 on the Eighteenth day of October At Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. David Wood Fisherman (Bachelor), Age 25, Usual residence: Portknockie, Father: James Wood "Wilkin" Fisherman, Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Pirie (Deceased). Helen Falconer, Fisher-girl (Spinster), Age 22, Usual residence: Portknockie, Father: Joseph Falconer Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catharine Falconer M.S Pirie. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield, John Wood "Wilkin" Witness, John Falconer Witness. Registered: 1895 October 19th At Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S5918] James Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Wood, 1897, May Eleventh 10h 0m A.M. at 83 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Wood, Fisherman. Mother: Helen Wood M. S. Falconer, married 1895 October 18th in Seafield. Informant: Helen Wood, Mother. Registered: 1897, May 29th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S9717] 1911, Scottish Census, "Hellen Wood, wife, female, age 40, married, duration of marriage 15 years, children born alive 2, children still living 2, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 36 Portknockie."
- [S3644] Helen Wood née Falconer, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Wood, Widow of David Wood Fisherman, died 1948, December Twelfth, 7h 15m P.M. at 19 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Female, 77 years. Father: Joseph Falconer, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Falconer M.S. Pirie (Deceased). Cause of death: Carcinoma of Scalp and Forehead, as cert. by:- Alexr S Paterson M.B. Ch.B. Informant: John Mair, son-in-law, 17 Seafield Street, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1948, December 13th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."