Helen Wood
F, #8273, b. circa 1830, d. 1915
Helen Wood was born circa 1830 at Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland. She married George Bruce at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 March 1850.1 As of 30 March 1850, her married name was Helen Bruce.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter; Alec Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Cath T. Bruce, daughter.4
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 9 St. Catherine Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Helen Bruce, head; Catherine Bruce, daughter.5
Helen died in 1915 at Banff, Banffshire, Scotland.6,7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; James Bruce, son; George Bruce, son; Ann Bruce, daughter; Alec Bruce, son; William Bruce, son; Cath T. Bruce, daughter.4
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 9 St. Catherine Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Helen Bruce, head; Catherine Bruce, daughter.5
Helen died in 1915 at Banff, Banffshire, Scotland.6,7
Children of Helen Wood and George Bruce
- James Bruce+ b. 9 Feb 1851, d. 14 Apr 1937
- George Bruce b. c 1853
- William Bruce b. 8 Jul 1855
- Ann Bruce b. 5 Dec 1857
- Alexander Bruce b. 5 Jul 1862
- William Bruce b. 8 Jan 1867
- Catherine Thomson Bruce b. 5 Nov 1869
Citations
- [S6973] George Bruce, Helen Wood, Surname: Bruce. Forename: George. Spouse Name: Helen Wood. Date: 30/03/1850. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 485. Parish: Cullen.
- [S7038] 1851, Scottish Census, "Helen Bruce, wife, married, female, age 21, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, labourer's wife, resident in Portknockie."
- [S7041] 1861, Scottish Census, "Helen Bruce, wife, married, female, age 36, born in Banffshire, Rathven, wife, resident in Portknockie."
- [S7045] 1871, Scottish Census, "Hellen Bruce, wife, married, female, age 41, born in Banffshire, Macduff, resident in Portknockie."
- [S7044] 1881, Scottish Census, "Helen Bruce, wife (head), married, male, age 51, born in Macduff, Banff, fisherman's wife, resident at 9 St. Catherine Street."
- [S7053] Helen Bruce née Wood, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Banff, Surname: Bruce. Forename: Helen. Age at death: 85. Year: 1915. Ref: 147/A 11. Registration District Name: Banff.
- [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.