Francis William Bruce

M, #8272, b. 13 August 1873
Pedigree
     Francis William Bruce was born on 13 August 1873 at Parish of Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Bruce and Janet Mair.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jessie Bruce, head; Francis W. Bruce, son; Jessie A. Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; Alexander Bruce, son.2
Francis William Bruce was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son 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.3
He was a witness at George Alexander Ritchie and Jessie Ann Bruce's wedding at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 November 1898.4,5
He was listed as head of household's son 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.6
He was the informant for George Bruce's death at 25 Gallowhill Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 January 1917.7,8
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)

Citations

  1. [S7047] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Francis William Bruce, male. Birth: 13 AUG 1873 Peterhead, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: James Bruce. Mother: Jessie Mair."
  2. [S7473] 1881, Scottish Census, "Francis W. Bruce, son, male, age 8, born in Peterhead, Aberdeen, scholar, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
  3. [S9945] 1891, Scottish Census, "Francis W Bruce, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, fisherman, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
  4. [S7474] George A Ritchie to Jessie A Bruce, Marriage entry, "1898 on the Eighteenth day of November at 9 Wood Street, Banff. After banns, according to the Forms of the Episcopal Church. George A. Ritchie, Fisherman, Bachelor, age 25, usual residence 17 West End, Whitehills, Boyndie, parents James Ritchie Fisherman and Margaret Ritchie M.S. Joiner. Jessie A. Bruce, Fisherman's daughter, Spinster, age 24, usual residence 9 Wood Street, Banff, parents James Bruce Fisherman and Jessie Bruce M.S. Mair. Alex. Boyd M.A., Rector, S. Andrew's, Banff. Francis W. Bruce Witness. Mary Ann Ritchie Witness. Registered 1898 November 19th at Banff, William S. Leask Ast. Registrar. RL."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S9943] 1901, Scottish Census, "Frances W Bruce, son, single, male, age 28, born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, fisherman, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
  7. [S7036] George Bruce, Register of Deaths in the District of Banff in the County of Banff, "George Bruce, Fisherman, Widower of Helen Wood, died 1917, January Seventeenth 1h 0m A.M. at 25 Gallowhill Street, Banff, Male, 96 years. Father: James Bruce, Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Katherine Bruce M.S. Thomson (deceased). Cause of death: Morbus Cordis, As Certd. by J.C. Galloway M.D. Informant: Francis W. Bruce, Grand Son, Gordon Cottage, Painted Office, Banff. Registered: 1917, January 18th at Banff, Will S. Leask, Registrar."
  8. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.