George Wood

M, #5602, b. 2 September 1871, d. 14 February 1893
Pedigree
     George Wood was born on 2 September 1871 at Parish of Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Wood and Isabella Sinclair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Reid".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Wood Reid, head; Cath. Wood Reid, daughter; James Wood Reid, son; George Wood Reid, son; Alex. Wood Reid, son; Margaret Wood Reid, daughter.2
George Wood was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isa Sinclair or Wood, head; James Wood, son; George Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Alexr Wood, son.3
George died on 14 February 1893 at sea about 25 miles NNE of Fraserburgh at age 21. He drowned by being washed overboard in a storm.4
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Citations

  1. [S4371] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "George Wood, male. Birth: 02 SEP 1871 Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Alexander Wood. Mother: Isabella Sinclair."
  2. [S8444] 1881, Scottish Census, "George Wood Reid, son, male, age 9, born in Aberdeen, Aberdeen, scholar, resident at 44 Portknockie."
  3. [S5996] 1891, Scottish Census, "George Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, fisherman, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
  4. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.