William Pirie
M, #4740, b. 14 October 1807, d. 5 March 1886
William Pirie was born on 14 October 1807 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of James Pirie and Anne Smith. William Pirie was baptized on 18 October 1807 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 His family was known by the tee-name of "Coull". He was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Ann Pirie.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirrie, head; Ann Pirrie, wife; James Pirrie, son; Margret Pirrie, daughter-in-law; Mary Pirrie, daughter; William Pirrie, son; Hellen Pirrie, daughter; Wiliam Pirrie, grandson.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Anne Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household's father-in-law in the 1881 census at 12 Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Ann Falconer, wife; Mary Ann Falconer, daughter; Maggie Falconer, daughter; William Pirie, father-in-law.5
William died on 5 March 1886 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 78.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirrie, head; Ann Pirrie, wife; James Pirrie, son; Margret Pirrie, daughter-in-law; Mary Pirrie, daughter; William Pirrie, son; Hellen Pirrie, daughter; Wiliam Pirrie, grandson.3
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 60 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Anne Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie, daughter.4
He was listed as head of household's father-in-law in the 1881 census at 12 Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Ann Falconer, wife; Mary Ann Falconer, daughter; Maggie Falconer, daughter; William Pirie, father-in-law.5
William died on 5 March 1886 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 78.2
Children of William Pirie and Ann Pirie
- Ann Pirie b. 3 Sep 1831, d. c 1831
- Helen Pirie b. 3 Sep 1831
- James Pirie+ b. 9 Feb 1833, d. 7 Dec 1901
- Janet Pirie b. 1 Nov 1835, d. c 1835
- Ann Pirie+ b. 13 Jan 1839
- Janet Pirie b. 27 Jul 1841
- Margaret Pirie b. 27 Jul 1841
- Mary Pirie+ b. 12 Aug 1842, d. 22 Aug 1916
- William Pirie+ b. 25 May 1845, d. 1923
- Helen Pirie+ b. c 1849, d. 8 Aug 1909
Citations
- [S3734] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "William Pirie, male. Birth: 14 OCT 1807. Christening: 18 OCT 1807 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Pirie. Mother: Ann Smith."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S5296] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Pirrie, head, married, male, age 52, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 60 Portknockie."
- [S5770] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Pirie, head, married, male, age 63, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher, resident at 60 Portknockie."
- [S8276] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Pirie, father-in-law, married, male, age 74, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman, resident at 12 Scotstown, Banff."