William Wood

M, #9499, b. circa 1818
     William Wood was born circa 1818 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. His family was known by the tee-name of "Reid". He was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Jane Bell at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 June 1854.1,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 107 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Jean Wood, wife; Elspet Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Mary Ann Wood, daughter.3

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 137 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; William Wood, son; Mary Ann Wood, daughter.4

Children of William Wood and Jane Bell

Citations

  1. [S8938] William Wood to Jane Bell, OPR Marriage entry, "Wood & Bell 28th June 1854. William Wood & Jane Bell both in this parish were matrimonially contracted and after proclamations no objections having being offered were married on the 30th June."
  2. [S8929] William Wood, Jane Bell, Surname: Wood. Forename: William. Spouse Name: Jane Bell. Date: 30/06/1854. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 500. Parish: Cullen.
  3. [S8935] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, married, male, age 43, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), fisherman, resident at 107 Portknockie."
  4. [S8939] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Wood, head, widower, male, age 63, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman, resident at 137 Portknockie."