Margaret Smith Pirie
F, #4922, b. 1 August 1888, d. 16 December 1909
Margaret Smith Pirie was born on 1 August 1888 at 14 Manner Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Pirie and Helen Innes. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Priest".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 135½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Margaret S Pirie, daughter; Jane K Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, grandson.2,3
She married George Runcie Bruce at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 December 1907.4,1 As of 13 December 1907, her married name was Margaret Smith Bruce. Margaret died on 16 December 1909 at 1 West Skene Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 21.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 135½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Margaret S Pirie, daughter; Jane K Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, grandson.2,3
She married George Runcie Bruce at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 December 1907.4,1 As of 13 December 1907, her married name was Margaret Smith Bruce. Margaret died on 16 December 1909 at 1 West Skene Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 21.1
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S6394] 1901, Scottish Census, "Margaret S. Pirie, daughter, female, age 13, born in Banff, Macduff, scholar, resident at 135½ Portknockie."
- [S5231] 1901, Scottish Census, "Margaret S Pirie, daughter, female, age 13, born in Macduff, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 135 Portknockie."
- [S10534] George Runcie Bruce to Margaret Smith Pirie, Marriage entry, "1907 on the Thirteenth day of December at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. George Runcie Bruce, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence 257 Portknockie, parents William Runcie Bruce, Fisherman (Deceased) and Jane Bruce M.S. Innes. Maggie Smith Pirie, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 19, usual residence 225 Portknockie, parents Alexander Pirie Fisherman and Helen Pirie M.S. Innes. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. Wm. Alexander Bruce Witness. John Innes Witness. Registered 1907 December 14th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."