Alexander Wood
M, #5515, b. before 30 May 1840, d. 26 September 1900
Alexander Wood was born before 30 May 1840 at Sandend, Banffshire, Scotland. He was baptized on 30 May 1840 at Parish of Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Wood and Isabella Bruce. Alexander Wood was a boat carpenter and fishcurer. He married Mary Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 May 1865.2,3
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 13 High Street, Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Mary Wood, wife; Isa Ann Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; James Wood, son; Alex Wood, son; John Wood, son.4
Alexander died on 26 September 1900 at Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland.5,3 His body was interred after 26 September 1900 at Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland, at Kinnedder Cemetery.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 13 High Street, Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Mary Wood, wife; Isa Ann Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; James Wood, son; Alex Wood, son; John Wood, son.4
Alexander died on 26 September 1900 at Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland.5,3 His body was interred after 26 September 1900 at Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland, at Kinnedder Cemetery.5
Children of Alexander Wood and Mary Pirie
- Isabella Ann Wood b. 13 Mar 1866, d. 14 Oct 1900
- William Wood b. 18 Jul 1868, d. 13 Jun 1936
- James Wood b. 19 May 1871
- Alexander Wood+ b. 29 Aug 1873, d. 3 Apr 1915
- John Wood b. c 1876, d. 3 Sep 1930
- George Wood b. c 1882, d. 22 Jan 1933
Citations
- [S4346] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Christening: 30 MAY 1840 Fordyce, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Wood. Mother: Isabel Bruce."
- [S4293] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, “Alexr. Wood, male. Spouse: Mary Pirie. Marriage: 27 MAY 1865 Seafield, Banff, Scotland”.
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S7757] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, head, married, male, age 40, born in Sandend, Banff, boat builder employing 4 men, resident at 13 High Street."
- [S7758] Mary Wood née Pirie, Isabella Ann Slesser née Wood, Henry Slesser, Alexander Wood, John Wood and George Wood Alexander Wood, Monumental inscription, "Erected by his widow & family
In loving memory of ALEXANDER WOOD, Boatbuilder Lossiemouth who died 26th Sept. 1900, aged 60 years.
And his daughter ISABELLA ANN, who died 14th Octr. 1900, aged 34 years.
And his wife MARY PIRIE, who died 22nd Augt. 1916, aged 75 years.
And their son-in-law HENDRY SLESSOR (sic) who died 27th July 1904 aged 44 years.
And their sons
ALEXANDER WOOD who died 4th April 1915 aged 40 years.
JOHN died 3rd Sep. 1930 aged 54.
GEORGE died 22nd Jan. 1933 aged 51.
WOOD
Abide with me."