William Wood

M, #6898, b. circa 1850
     William Wood was born circa 1850 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of George Wood and Catharine Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Doo".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Slack Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Wood, head; Caithren Wood, daughter; Margret Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Isobela Sim, visitor.1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Cathrine Wood, head; Margaret Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; Hellen Wood, daughter; Jessie Wood, daughter.2

Citations

  1. [S5778] 1851, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, male, age 2, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident in Slack Road."
  2. [S5777] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Wood, son, male, age 11, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 191 Portknockie."