James Alexander Wilson
M, #6800, b. 17 September 1907, d. 1980
James Alexander Wilson was born on 17 September 1907 at 11 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of George Wilson and Janet Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Brown".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 483 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wilson, head; Jessie Wilson, wife; Hellen Wilson, daughter; James A Wilson, son; George Wilson, son.2,1
James Alexander Wilson was a fisherman. He married Helen Wood Mowat at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 September 1935.3,1 He was the informant for Janet Wilson's death at 10 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 December 1962.4,1 James died in 1980 at Buckie, Moray, Scotland.5
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 483 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wilson, head; Jessie Wilson, wife; Hellen Wilson, daughter; James A Wilson, son; George Wilson, son.2,1
James Alexander Wilson was a fisherman. He married Helen Wood Mowat at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 September 1935.3,1 He was the informant for Janet Wilson's death at 10 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 December 1962.4,1 James died in 1980 at Buckie, Moray, Scotland.5
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S5626] 1911, Scottish Census, "James A Wilson, son, male, age 3, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 483 Portknockie."
- [S9956] James Alexander Wilson to Helen Wood Mowat, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1935, on the Nineteenth day of September at Seafield Parish Church, Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. James Alexander Wilson, Fisherman (Bachelor), 28 years, Usual Residence: 10 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Father: George Wilson, Fisherman, Mother: Jessie Wilson M.S. Mair. Helen Wood Mowat, Domestic Servant (Spinster), 22 years, Usual Residence: 136 Seatown, Cullen, Father: Alex Mowat, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Mowat M.S. Findlay. John Faulds, Minister of the Parish of Seafield, Portknockie. David Mowat, 136 Seatown, Cullen, Witness. Nellie Wilson, 10 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Witness. Registered: 1935, September 21st at Portknockie, William Falconer Registrar."
- [S3044] Janet Wilson née Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM125741, Janet Wilson (née Mair), c. 1878 to 29 DEC 1962. Date of Birth : c. 1878. Spouse's Name : George Wilson. Headstone Ref : H399. Date of Death : 29 DEC 1962."
- [S9949] James Alexander Wilson, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Buckie, Surname: Wilson. Forename: James Alexander. Age at death: 72. Mother's Maiden Name: Mair. Gender: Male. Year: 1980. Ref: 290/ 59. Registration District Name: Buckie.