Alexander Wood

M, #5603, b. 14 October 1874, d. 21 December 1913
     Alexander Wood was born on 14 October 1874 at Portknockie, Banffshire, 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

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
Alexander Wood was a fish smoker.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Wood, head; James A Wood (sic), son; Alexander Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Jemima Wood, granddaughter.4
Alexander died on 21 December 1913 at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 39.5 He was buried after 21 December 1913 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6

Citations

  1. [S4372] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Birth: 14 OCT 1874 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Wood. Mother: Isabella Sinclair."
  2. [S8444] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alex. Wood Reid, son, male, age 6, born in Portknockie, Banff, scholar, resident at 44 Portknockie."
  3. [S5996] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexr Wood, son, unmarried, male, age 16, born in Banffshire, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
  4. [S5995] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexander Wood, son, single, male, age 26, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fish smoker, resident at 44 Portknockie."
  5. [S4373] Alexander Wood "Reid", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Wood "Reid", Pauper, No occupation (Single), died 1913, December Twenty First 10h 30m A.M. at 44 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 39 years. Father: Alexander Wood "Reid", Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Wood M.S. Sinclair (Deceased). Cause of death: Influenza, Morbus Cordis, Heart Failure, as cert. by W.R. Duguid M.B.C.M. Informant: James Lyon, Brother-in-law (Present). Registered: 1913, December 21st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  6. [S6000] Alexander Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM200013, Alexander Wood, c. 1876 to 21 DEC 1913. Date of Birth : c. 1876. Headstone Ref : H382. Date of Death : 21 DEC 1913."