Allena Wood
F, #5244, b. 12 February 1878, d. 13 August 1959
Allena Wood was born on 12 February 1878 at Maryhillwell, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of John Wood and May Lorimer. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Deacon".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at Burnside of Hillside, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; May Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Elspet B Wood, daughter; Ann F Wood, daughter; May Wood, daughter; Alexina (sic) Wood, daughter.3
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1891 census at 33 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isa Slater, head; Joseph Slater, son, Alexander Slater, son; James Slater, son; Francis Slater, son; Hellen Slater, daughter; Allena Wood, servant.4,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 22 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: May Wood, head; Allena Wood, daughter; William L Wood, son; Williamina I Wood, granddaughter.5
She married James Taylor at West Church, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 October 1901.2,6 As of 4 October 1901, her married name was Allena Taylor. Allena died on 13 August 1959 at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, at age 81.2,7 She was buried after 13 August 1959 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at Burnside of Hillside, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; May Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Elspet B Wood, daughter; Ann F Wood, daughter; May Wood, daughter; Alexina (sic) Wood, daughter.3
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1891 census at 33 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isa Slater, head; Joseph Slater, son, Alexander Slater, son; James Slater, son; Francis Slater, son; Hellen Slater, daughter; Allena Wood, servant.4,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 22 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: May Wood, head; Allena Wood, daughter; William L Wood, son; Williamina I Wood, granddaughter.5
She married James Taylor at West Church, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 October 1901.2,6 As of 4 October 1901, her married name was Allena Taylor. Allena died on 13 August 1959 at Dr. Gray's Hospital, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, at age 81.2,7 She was buried after 13 August 1959 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7
Child of Allena Wood
- Williamina Ingram Wood b. 5 Dec 1898, d. 1994
Children of Allena Wood and James Taylor
- William John Taylor+ b. 1901, d. 16 Feb 1951
- Annie Falconer Taylor b. 1903, d. 1969
- Isabella May Taylor+ b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 31 Jul 1988
- James Lorimer Taylor b. 1912, d. 24 May 1955
Citations
- [S6254] Allena Wood, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Fordyce, Surname: Wood. Forename: Allena. Gender: Female. Year: 1878. Ref: 153/1 6. Registration District Name: Fordyce.
- [S6245] Maggie Symon, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Maggie Symon of Spey Bay, Moray, Scotland.
- [S6246] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexina (sic) Wood, daughter, female, age 3, born in Fordyce, Banffshire, resident at Burnside of Hillside, Fordyce."
- [S3361] 1891, Scottish Census, "Allena Wood, servant, unmarried, female, age 13, born in Portknockie (sic), Banffshire, servant, employed, resident at 33 Portknockie."
- [S6248] 1901, Scottish Census, "Allena Wood, daughter, single, female, age 23, born in Fordyce, Banffshire, general servant, resident at 22 Portknockie."
- [S6252] James Taylor, Allena Wood, Surname: Taylor. Forename: James. Spouse Surname: Wood. Spouse Forename: Allena. Year: 1901. Ref: 164/ 37. Registration District Name: Rathven.
- [S6250] Allena Taylor née Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM189032, Allena "Alana" Taylor (née Wood), c. 1878 to 13 AUG 1959. Date of Birth : c. 1878. Spouse's Name : James Taylor. Headstone Ref : H336. Date of Death : 13 AUG 1959."