James Bruce

M, #7557, b. 9 February 1851, d. 14 April 1937
Pedigree
     James Bruce was born on 9 February 1851 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of George Bruce and Helen Wood. James Bruce was baptized on 22 February 1851 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Caulkie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter.3
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter; Alec Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Cath T. Bruce, daughter.4
He married Janet Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 October 1871.5,6,7
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Jessie Bruce, wife; Francis W Bruce, son; Jessie A Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; Alexander Bruce, son; Helen Bruce, daughter; David Bruce, son; John Bruce, son; Walter Halfnight, adopted son; Maggie Mair, servant; Jessie Mair, mother-in-law; William Mair, adopted son.8

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Jessie Bruce, wife; Frances W Bruce, son; Alick Bruce, son; Nellie G Bruce, daughter; David Bruce, son; John F Bruce, son; Robert H Bruce, son; Jessie Mair Slater, mother-in-law.9
James died on 14 April 1937 at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.10
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)

Children of James Bruce and Janet Mair

Citations

  1. [S7037] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "James Bruce, male. Birth: 09 FEB 1851. Christening: 22 FEB 1851 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Bruce. Mother: Helen Wood."
  2. [S7038] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, son, male, age 1 month, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S7041] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 10, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S7045] 1871, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 20, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, resident in Portknockie."
  5. [S7048] James Bruce to Janet (Jessie) Mair, Marriage entry, "1871, On the Twelfth day of October at Seafield Church. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Bruce, his X mark, Alexander Pirie Witness, George Mair Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents George Bruce Agricultural Labourer and Helen Bruce M.S. Wood. Jessie Mair, her X mark, Alexander Pirie Witness, George Mair Witness, (Spinster), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair "Boo" Fisherman and Janet Mair M.S. Slater. Charles Gordon Minr. of Seafield. Alexander Pirie Witness. George Mair Witness. Registered 1871 October 13th at Farskane, James Cumming Registrar."
  6. [S6102] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "James Bruce, male. Spouse: Jessie Mair. Marriage: 12 OCT 1871, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  7. [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  8. [S9945] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, head, married, male, age 40, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
  9. [S9943] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Bruce, head, married, male, age 50, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
  10. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.