Jean Bruce

F, #7769, b. 3 January 1831
     Jean Bruce was born on 3 January 1831.1 She was the daughter of George Bruce and Janet Bruce. Jean Bruce was baptized on 5 January 1831 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 Jean Bruce was also known as Jane.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, 45; Janet Bruce, 40; Janet Bruce, 20; Helen Bruce, 15; George Bruce, 14; John Bruce, 12; Jean Bruce, 10; Elizabeth Bruce, 8; Christina Bruce, 3.3
She married Donald Georgeson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 March 1859.4 As of 28 March 1859, her married name was Jean Georgeson.

Citations

  1. [S6344] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Jean Bruce, female. Birth: 03 JAN 1831. Christening: 05 JAN 1831 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Bruce. Mother: Janet Bruce."
  2. [S6345] Jean Bruce, ScotlandsPeople search, Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Cullen, Surname: Bruce. Forename: Jean. Parents: George Bruce / Janet Bruce. Gender: Female. Date: 05/01/1831. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 104. Parish: Cullen.
  3. [S6349] 1841, Scottish Census, "Jean Bruce, female, age 10, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S6719] Donald Georgeson to Jane Bruce, Marriage entry, "On the Twenty-eighth day of March 1859 at Portknockie, Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Donald Georgeson, age 45, residence Wick, Fishcurer (Widower), parents John Georgeson Farmer and Christina Georgeson Maiden Name Wares. Jane Bruce, age 27, residence Portknockie, (Spinster), parents George Bruce Fisherman and Janet Bruce Maiden Name Bruce. Jas. Ledingham Minr. John Addison Witness. George Bruce Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Farskane, on the 30th day of March, 1859. James Cumming Registrar."