James Wood

M, #7848, b. circa 1850, d. 1 June 1892
     James Wood was born circa 1850 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of George Wood and Margaret Mair.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Margret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; James Wood, son.1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 196 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; Margaret Wood, daughter; James Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Hellen Wood, daughter; Catherine Wood, daughter; Jessie Ann Wood, daughter.2
James Wood was a ship owner and merchant. He was the informant for, and present at, George Wood's death at Back Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 20 August 1872.3,4 He married Annie A Anderson at Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, in 1889.5 James died on 1 June 1892 at Hill Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland.6 He was buried after 1 June 1892 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.6

Child of James Wood and Annie A Anderson

Citations

  1. [S6522] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, male, age 1, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident in Portknockie."
  2. [S6523] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Wood, son, male, age 12, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 196 Portknockie."
  3. [S6510] George Wood, Register of Deaths in the Parish of Fraserbugh in the County of Aberdeen, "George Wood, Fisherman (Married to Margaret Mair), died 1872, August Twentieth 8h 30m A.M. at Back Street, Fraserburgh (Usual Residence - Portknockie, Rathven), Male, 55 years, Father: George Wood Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Margaret Wood M.S. Wood (deceased), Cause of death: Phthisis Pulmonalis, 7 Months, As Cert. by Jno. Mellis M.R.C.S.E., Informant: James Wood, Son (Present), Portknockie, Rathven, Registered: 1872, August 21st at Fraserburgh, Tho Lawrence Registrar."
  4. [S6527] George Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM200230, George Wood, c. 1817 to 20 AUG 1872. Occupation : Ship Owner. Date of Birth : c. 1817. Spouse's Name : Margaret Mair. Headstone Ref : C(N)162. Date of Death : 20 AUG 1872."
  5. [S6533] James Wood, Annie A Anderson, Surname: Wood. Forename: James. Spouse Surname: Anderson. Spouse Forename: Annie A. Year: 1889. Ref: 153/2 3. Registration District Name: Portsoy.
  6. [S6532] James Wood, Gravestone inscription data, "NM200316, James Wood, c. 1850 to 01 JUN 1892. Occupation : Ship Owner & Merchant. Date of Birth : c. 1850. Spouse's Name : Annie Anderson. Headstone Ref : C(N)162. Date of Death : 01 JUN 1892. Place of Death : Hill Street, Portsoy."