James Falconer
M, #7814, b. 1888, d. 13 July 1951
James Falconer was born in 1888 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Falconer and Margaret Ann Simpson.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 185 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.3
James Falconer was a general merchant and grocer.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife, James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1921 census at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.5,6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Falconer lived at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. 20 Harbour Place is also known as 'The Anchorage.7' James Falconer was a Provost of Portknockie and a Justice of the Peace. James died on 13 July 1951 at The Anchorage, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
He was buried on 17 July 1951 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 38 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Margaret Falconer, daughter.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 185 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Maggie Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.3
James Falconer was a general merchant and grocer.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife, James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son; George Falconer, son.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1921 census at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Falconer, head; Margaret Falconer, wife; James Falconer, son; Catherine Falconer, daughter; William Falconer, son.5,6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Falconer lived at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. 20 Harbour Place is also known as 'The Anchorage.7' James Falconer was a Provost of Portknockie and a Justice of the Peace. James died on 13 July 1951 at The Anchorage, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
He was buried on 17 July 1951 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8Citations
- [S6450] James Falconer, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Falconer. Forename: James. Mother's Maiden Name: Simpson. Gender: Male. Year: 1888. Ref: 167/ 64. Registration District Name: Seafield.
- [S6856] 1891, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, son, male, age 2, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 38 Portknockie."
- [S9714] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, son, male, age 13, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, apprentice grocer, resident at 185 Portknockie."
- [S6449] 1911, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, son, male, age 22, single, merchant, on own account, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 213 Portknockie."
- [S9433] 1921, Scottish Census, "James Falconer, son, age 32 years 8 months, male, single, born in Banff, Rathven, personal occupation: General Merchant, employment status: Employer, resident at 20 Harbour Place."
- [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 75: PORTKNOCKIE, "Falconer, James, 20 Harbour Place", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, HARBOUR PLACE, "20, Jas. Falconer, fisherman; Jas. Falconer, jun; Wm. Falconer."
- [S9706] James Falconer, Gravestone inscription data, "NM046733, James Falconer, c. 1889 to 13 JUL 1951. Occupation : Grocer and Provost of Portknockie. Date of Birth : c. 1889. Place of Birth : Portknockie. Headstone Ref : H239. Date of Death : 13 JUL 1951. Place of Death : The Anchorage, Portknockie."