Helen Innes
F, #4880, b. circa 1844, d. 24 January 1925
Helen Innes was born circa 1844 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Innes and Katherine Mair.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Innes, head; Hellen Innes, daughter; James Innes, son; Margret Innes, daughter.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 164 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Innes, head; Catherine Innes, wife; Hellen Innes, daughter; James Innes, son; Margaret Innes, daughter; George Innes, son; Mary Innes, daughter; Catherine Innes, daughter.3
She married Alexander Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 October 1864.4,5,1 As of 1 October 1864, her married name was Helen Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 40 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Elspet Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, son.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 2 Shore Street, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Innes or Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Elspit Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 135½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Margaret S Pirie, daughter; Jane K Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, grandson.8,9
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Jeannie Pirie, daughter.10
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 10 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife.11
Helen died on 24 January 1925 at 12 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Innes, head; Hellen Innes, daughter; James Innes, son; Margret Innes, daughter.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 164 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Innes, head; Catherine Innes, wife; Hellen Innes, daughter; James Innes, son; Margaret Innes, daughter; George Innes, son; Mary Innes, daughter; Catherine Innes, daughter.3
She married Alexander Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 October 1864.4,5,1 As of 1 October 1864, her married name was Helen Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 40 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Elspet Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, son.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 2 Shore Street, Gamrie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Innes or Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Elspit Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, son; John Pirie, son; James Pirie, son.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 135½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Margaret S Pirie, daughter; Jane K Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, grandson.8,9
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Jeannie Pirie, daughter.10
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 10 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife.11
Helen died on 24 January 1925 at 12 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1
Children of Helen Innes and Alexander Pirie
- George Pirie b. 16 Jul 1865
- Elspet Pirie+ b. 2 Sep 1867, d. 10 Aug 1951
- Alexander Pirie b. 2 Oct 1869
- John Pirie+ b. 29 Jan 1872, d. 14 Jun 1953
- James Pirie+ b. 2 Sep 1874
- Ann Pirie b. 13 Aug 1877, d. 7 Nov 1877
- David Pirie b. 8 Oct 1878, d. 3 Mar 1881
- Helen Pirie b. 20 Oct 1883
- Catherine Pirie+ b. 2 May 1886, d. 6 Feb 1952
- Jeanie Kissack Pirie+ b. 1 Aug 1888, d. 7 Dec 1964
- Margaret Smith Pirie b. 1 Aug 1888, d. 16 Dec 1909
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S8615] 1851, Scottish Census, "Hellen Innes, daughter, female, age 7, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
- [S6201] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Innes, daughter, unmarried, female, age 17, born in Banffshire, Rathven, domestic servant, resident at 164 Portknockie."
- [S3826] Alexander Pirie to Helen Innes, Marriage entry, "1864 on the First day of October at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the United Presbyterian Church. Alexander Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence Portknockie, parents George Pirie Fisherman (Deceased) and Elspet Wood, Formerly Pirie M.S. Priest. Helen Innes (Spinster), age 20, usual residence Portknockie, parents George Innes Fisherman and Catherine Innes M.S. Mair. William Birrell, Minister United Presbyterian Church. William Wood Witness. George Wood Witness. Registered 1864 Oct: 3rd at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S3791] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, “Alexander Pirie, male. Spouse: Helen Innes. Marriage: 01 OCT 1864 Seafield, Banff, Scotland”.
- [S4009] 1871, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie, wife, married, female, age 26, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 40 Portknockie."
- [S7083] 1881, Scottish Census, "Helen Innes or Pirie, wife, married, female, age 37, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 2 Shore Street, Gamrie."
- [S6394] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, wife, married, female, age 56, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 135½ Portknockie."
- [S5231] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen Pirie, wife, married, female, age 56, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 135 Portknockie."
- [S10223] 1911, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie, wife, female, age 67, married, duration of marriage 45 years, children born alive 12, children still living 6, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 225 Portknockie."
- [S9468] 1921, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie, wife, age 77 years 2 months, female, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 10 Harbour Place."