William Wood

M, #4900, b. 13 December 1816, d. 7 June 1870
Pedigree
     William Wood was born on 13 December 1816 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Wood and Helen Sclater. William Wood was baptized on 21 December 1816 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was a boatbuilder and ship carpenter. He married Elspet Priest at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 November 1845.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 157 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Alexander Pirrie, son-in-law (sic).3
He married Helen McKenzie at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 November 1869.4,5 William died on 7 June 1870 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 53.6

Citations

  1. [S5967] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Birth: 13 DEC 1816. Christening: 21 DEC 1816 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Wood. Mother: Helen Sclater."
  2. [S5972] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "William Wood, male. Spouse: Elspet Priest. Marriage: 13 NOV 1845, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  3. [S5971] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, married, male, age 42, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), boatbuilder (journeyman), resident at 157 Portknockie."
  4. [S5979] William Wood to Helen McKenzie, Marriage entry, "1869, On the Thirteenth day of November, at Seafield Church. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William Wood, Ship-Carpenter (Widower), age 50, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Wood Fisherman (Deceased) and Helen Wood M.S. Slater (Deceased). Helen McKenzie, Her X Mark, James Wood 'Doo' Witness, Alexr. Murray Witness, (Widow), age 35, usual residence Portessie, parents John Wilson Fisherman and Margaret Wilson M.S. Murray. Charles Gordon, Minr. of Seafield. James Wood 'Doo' Witness, Alex. Murray Witness. Registered 1869 November 15th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S5964] William Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Wood, Ship Carpenter (Widower of Elspet Pirie or Priest - Married to Helen McKenzie or Wilson), died 1870, June Seventh 1h P.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male, 52 years, Father: William Wood Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Slater (Deceased), Cause of death: Gout, 3 months, No Regular Medical Attendant, Informant: William Wood, Neighbour (present), Registered: 1870, June 7th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."