Barbara Galt
F, #8646, b. circa 1850, d. 1936
Barbara Galt was born circa 1850 at Pennan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Andrew Galt and May Goodbrand. Barbara Galt was also known as Barbara Gault. She married George Bruce at Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 September 1875.1,2 As of 17 September 1875, her married name was Barbara Bruce.
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 10 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara Bruce, wife; William G Bruce, son; Rebecca Bruce, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 30 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Barbara Bruce, wife; William G Bruce, son; Rebecca Bruce, daughter; Alexander T Bruce, son; James Bruce, son.4
She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara Bruce, wife; Alexander Bruce, son; James Bruce, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Barbara Bruce, wife; May Goodbrand, relative.6
She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 16 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara Bruce, head.7
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Barbara Bruce lived at 16 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8 Barbara died in 1936 at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.9
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 10 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara Bruce, wife; William G Bruce, son; Rebecca Bruce, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 30 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Barbara Bruce, wife; William G Bruce, son; Rebecca Bruce, daughter; Alexander T Bruce, son; James Bruce, son.4
She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara Bruce, wife; Alexander Bruce, son; James Bruce, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Bruce, head; Barbara Bruce, wife; May Goodbrand, relative.6
She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 16 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara Bruce, head.7
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Barbara Bruce lived at 16 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8 Barbara died in 1936 at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.9
Children of Barbara Galt and George Bruce
- George Bruce b. 1877, d. 1877
- William George Bruce b. 1878, d. 1969
- Rebecca Bruce b. 21 Oct 1880, d. 9 Jun 1962
- Alexander Thomson Bruce+ b. 1882
- James Bruce b. 1884
- Helen Wood Bruce b. 1887, d. 1888
Citations
- [S10468] George Bruce to Barbara Galt, Marriage entry, "1875 on the Seventeenth day of September at Scottstown, Banff. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church. George Bruce, Fisherman, Bachelor, age 22, usual residence Portknockie, Parish of Rathven, parents George Bruce, General Labourer and Helen Bruce M.S. Wood. Barbara Galt, Spinster, age 24, usual residence Portknockie, Parish of Rathven, parents Andrew Galt, Fisherman and May Galt M.S. Goodbrand. Graham Geddes, Minister. David Falconer Witnefs. David Galt Witnefs. Registered 1875 September 20th at Banff, D.B. Leask, Afst Registrar. RL."
- [S7604] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "George Bruce, male. Spouse: Barbara Galt. Marriage: 17 SEP 1875, Banff, Banff, Scotland."
- [S10461] 1881, Scottish Census, "Barbara Bruce, wife, married, female, age 27, born in Pennan, Aberdeenshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 10 Wood Street, Banff."
- [S10458] 1891, Scottish Census, "Barbara Bruce, wife, married, female, age 38, born in Pennan, Aberdeenshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 30 Church Street, Portknockie."
- [S10457] 1901, Scottish Census, "Barbara Bruce, wife, married, female, age 49, born in Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 127 Portknockie."
- [S10453] 1911, Scottish Census, "Barbara Bruce, wife, female, age 61, married, duration of marriage 35 years, children born alive 6, children still living 4, born in Banffshire, Pennan, resident at 217 Portknockie."
- [S10467] 1921, Scottish Census, "Barbara Bruce, head, age 71 years 10 months, female, widow, born in Aberdeen, Pennan, personal occupation: Home Duties, dependent children: none, houses: 2 rooms 1 person, holdings: 2 rooms 1 person, resident at 16 Harbour Place."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 74: PORTKNOCKIE, "Bruce, Barbara, 16 Harbour Place", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, HARBOUR PLACE, "16, Geo. Bruce, "Calkie", fisherman."
- [S10471] Barbara Bruce née Gault, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Bruce. Forename: Barbara. Age at death: 86. Gender: Female. Year: 1936. Ref: 164/3 9. Registration District Name: Seafield.