John Smith
M, #5643, b. 11 July 1870
John Smith was born on 11 July 1870 at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Smith and Catherine Cowie. His family was known by the tee-name of "Currie". John Smith was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.2,3
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.2,3
Citations
- [S4412] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Smith, male. Birth: 11 JUL 1870 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Smith Curry. Mother: Catherine Cowie."
- [S4507] 1891, Scottish Census, "John Smith, son, unmarried, male, age 20, born in Banffshire, Portessie, fisherman, working on own account, resident at 36 Portessie."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.