William Falconer

M, #7816, b. 1895, d. 1 April 1975
Pedigree
     William Falconer was born in 1895 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 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.2
William Falconer was a fisherman, general merchant and shop assistant.
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.3

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.4,5

The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that William Falconer lived at 20 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. 20 Harbour Place is also known as 'The Anchorage.6' He married Alexandra Jane Leitch at Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, in 1935.7 James Falconer was a Justice of the Peace. William died on 1 April 1975.8 He was buried after 1 April 1975 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8

Citations

  1. [S9712] William Falconer, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Falconer. Forename: William. Gender: Male. Year: 1895. Ref: 167/ 71. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  2. [S9714] 1901, Scottish Census, "William Falconer, son, male, age 6, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 185 Portknockie."
  3. [S6449] 1911, Scottish Census, "William Falconer, son, male, age 16, single, fisherman, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 213 Portknockie."
  4. [S9433] 1921, Scottish Census, "William Falconer, son, age 24 years 6 months, male, single, born in Banff, Rathven, personal occupation: General Merchant & Shop Assistant, employment status: Worker, Employment: James Falconer Merchant, resident at 20 Harbour Place."
  5. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  6. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 75: PORTKNOCKIE, "Falconer, William, 20 Harbour Place", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, HARBOUR PLACE, "20, Jas. Falconer, fisherman; Jas. Falconer, jun; Wm. Falconer."
  7. [S9709] William Falconer, Alexandra Jane Leitch, Surname: Falconer. Forename: William. Spouse Surname: Leitch. Spouse Forename: Alexandra Jane. Year: 1935. Ref: 153/2 5. Registration District Name: Portsoy.
  8. [S9708] William Falconer, Gravestone inscription data, "NM047170, William Falconer, ? to 01 APR 1975. Occupation : Justice of the Peace and General Merchant. Spouse's Name : Alexandra J Leitch. Headstone Ref : H239. Date of Death : 01 APR 1975."