Helen Ann Pirie
F, #6761, b. 1 April 1900, d. 1973
Helen Ann Pirie was born on 1 April 1900 at 302 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair Pirie and Isabella Cormack. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 302 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isa Pirie, head; Mary Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Helen Ann Pirie, daughter.3
She was a witness at Alexander Cowie and Isabella Pirie's wedding at Fowler's Tea Rooms, West Church Street, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 December 1922.4,2,5 She married Robert Marshall Birnie at 22 Station Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 April 1925.2 As of 24 April 1925, her married name was Helen Ann Birnie. Helen died in 1973 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.6,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 302 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isa Pirie, head; Mary Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Helen Ann Pirie, daughter.3
She was a witness at Alexander Cowie and Isabella Pirie's wedding at Fowler's Tea Rooms, West Church Street, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 December 1922.4,2,5 She married Robert Marshall Birnie at 22 Station Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 April 1925.2 As of 24 April 1925, her married name was Helen Ann Birnie. Helen died in 1973 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.6,2
Child of Helen Ann Pirie and Robert Marshall Birnie
- Isabella Cormack Birnie+ b. 1928, d. 14 Mar 2011
Citations
- [S5581] Helen Ann Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Ann Pirie, 1900, April First 9h 0m A.M. at 302 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Mair Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Mair Pirie M. S. Cormack, married 1891 July 2nd in Banff. Informant: Alexander Mair Pirie, Father. Registered: 1900, April 9th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S5583] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen Ann Pirie, daughter, female, age 1, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 302 Portknockie."
- [S5594] Alexander Cowie to Isabella Pirie, Marriage entry, "1922 on the Fourteenth day of December at Fowler's Tea Rooms, West Church Street, Buckie. After Banns According to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Alexander Cowie, formerly Smith, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence 56 East Church Street, Buckie, parents Alexander Smith, Carter (deceased) and Annie Smith M.S. Thomson (deceased). Isabella Pirie, Fishworker (Spinster), age 19, usual residence 23 Station Street, Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair Pirie, Fisherman and Isabella Pirie M.S. Cormack. D. MacCallum U.F. Minister Portknockie. A. Pirie, 23 Station Road (sic), Portknockie, Witness. Helen Ann Pirie, 23 Station Road (sic), Portknockie, Witness. Registered 1922 December 18th at Buckie, John W. Gordon Registrar."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S9318] Helen Ann Birnie née Pirie, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Peterhead, Surname: Birnie. Forename: Helen Ann. Age at death: 73. Year: 1973. Ref: 313/ 169. Registration District Name: Peterhead.