Mary Jane Falconer
F, #4419, b. 9 February 1874, d. 4 January 1934
Mary Jane Falconer was born on 9 February 1874 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of John Falconer and Jane Stephen. She married Peter Wood "Wilkin" at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 April 1895.3,2 As of 19 April 1895, her married name was Mary Jane Wood. She was the informant for James Wood's birth at 233 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 February 1900.4,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 233 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Peter Wood "Wilkin", head; Mary Wood, wife; Nelly Wood, daughter; Maggie Falconer (sic), daughter.5
She was the informant for John Wood's birth at 233 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 September 1901.6 She was the informant for Peter Wood's birth at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 May 1909.7,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Peter Wood, head; Mary Jane Wood, wife; Nellie Wood, daughter; Maggie F Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Jeanie S Wood, daughter; Peter Wood, son.8
She was the informant for Anne Falconer Wood's birth at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 September 1911.9 She was the informant for William Falconer Wood's birth at 8 Commercial Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 January 1920.10,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 8 Commercial Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Peter Wood, head; Mary J Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Peter Wood, son; Anne F Wood, daughter; Mary Wood, daughter; William F Wood, son.11
Mary died on 4 January 1934 at 8 Commercial Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 233 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Peter Wood "Wilkin", head; Mary Wood, wife; Nelly Wood, daughter; Maggie Falconer (sic), daughter.5
She was the informant for John Wood's birth at 233 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 September 1901.6 She was the informant for Peter Wood's birth at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 May 1909.7,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Peter Wood, head; Mary Jane Wood, wife; Nellie Wood, daughter; Maggie F Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Jeanie S Wood, daughter; Peter Wood, son.8
She was the informant for Anne Falconer Wood's birth at 181 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 September 1911.9 She was the informant for William Falconer Wood's birth at 8 Commercial Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 January 1920.10,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 8 Commercial Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Peter Wood, head; Mary J Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Peter Wood, son; Anne F Wood, daughter; Mary Wood, daughter; William F Wood, son.11
Mary died on 4 January 1934 at 8 Commercial Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.2
Children of Mary Jane Falconer and Peter Wood
- Helen Wood b. c 1895
- Margaret Falconer Wood+ b. 1897, d. 26 Jan 1971
- James Wood b. 2 Feb 1900
- John Wood+ b. 30 Sep 1901, d. 9 Nov 1971
- Jane Stephen Wood b. 1905
- Peter Wood b. 13 May 1909
- Anne Falconer Wood b. 20 Sep 1911
- Mary Falconer Wood b. 1914
- William Falconer Wood b. 7 Jan 1920
Citations
- [S4694] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Mary Jane Falconer, female. Birth: 09 FEB 1874 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Falconer. Mother: Jane Stephen."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S7275] Peter Wood "Wilkin" to Mary Jane Falconer, Marriage entry, "1895, on the Nineteenth day of April at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Peter Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Wood "Wilkin" Fisherman and Helen Wood M.S. Pirie (Deceased). Mary Jane Falconer, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Falconer Fisherman (Deceased) and Jane Falconer M.S. Steven. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Wood Witness. William Falconer Witness. Registered 1895 April 20th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S10530] James Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Wood, 1900, January Second 7h 30m A.M. at 233 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Peter Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman. Mother: Mary Jane Wood M.S. Falconer, married 1895 April 19th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Jane Wood, Mother. Registered: 1900, January 23D at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S5248] 1901, Scottish Census, "Mary Wood, wife, married, female, age 27, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherman's wife, resident at 233 Portknockie."
- [S4313] John Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Wood, 1901, September Thirtieth 2h 0m A.M. at 233 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Peter Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman. Mother: Mary Jane Wood M. S. Falconer, married 1895 April 19th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Jane Wood, Mother. Registered: 1901, October 21st At Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S3470] Peter Wood "Wilkin", Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Peter Wood "Wilkin", 1909, May Thirteenth 10h 30m P.M. at 181 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Peter Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman. Mother: Mary Jane Wood M. S. Falconer, married 1895 April 18th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Jane Wood, Mother. Registered: 1909, June 2nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S10504] 1911, Scottish Census, "Mary Jane Wood, wife, female, age 37, married, duration of marriage 15 years, children born alive 6, children still living 5, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 181 Portknockie."
- [S10200] Anne Falconer Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Anne Falconer Wood, 1911, September Twentieth 2h 0m A.M. at 181 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Peter Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman. Mother: Mary Jane Wood M.S. Falconer, married 1895 April 18th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Jane Wood, Mother. Registered: 1911, October 11th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S7597] William Falconer Wood, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Falconer Wood, 1920, January Seventh 2h 30m P.M. at 8 Commercial Rd., Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Peter Wood "Wilkin", Fisherman. Mother: Mary Jane Wood M. S. Falconer, married 1895 April 19th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Jane Wood, Mother. Registered: 1920, January 28th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S10502] 1921, Scottish Census, "Mary J Wood, wife, age 47 years 4 months, female, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 8 Commercial Road."