John Pirie
M, #1815, b. 12 June 1860, d. 24 August 1934
John Pirie|b. 12 Jun 1860\nd. 24 Aug 1934|p1815.htm|James Pirie|b. 1 May 1830\nd. 13 Mar 1885|p42.htm|Catherine Mair|b. 3 Jan 1838\nd. 24 Nov 1892|p1814.htm|John Pirie|b. 17 Aug 1793\nd. 24 Sep 1867|p24.htm|Isabella Harper|b. b 9 Jul 1799\nd. 3 Dec 1860|p25.htm|John Mair|b. c 1805|p1813.htm|Janet Mair|b. c 1807|p1845.htm|
John Pirie "Buxer" was born on 12 June 1860 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 He was the son of James Pirie and Catherine Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirrie (sic), head; Caithren Pirrie (sic), wife; John Pirrie (sic), son.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Perie (sic), head; Catherine Perie (sic), wife; John Perie (sic), son; Isa Perie (sic), daughter; Alexander M Perie (sic), son.5
John Pirie was a fisherman. He married Jane Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1884.6,7 He was the informant for James Pirie's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 March 1885.8,3 He was the informant for, and present at, Catharine Pirie's birth at 48 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 December 1886.9,7 He was the informant for, and present at, Isabella Pirie's death at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 June 1913.10,3 The Buckie and District Directory for 1925 shows that John Pirie lived at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11 John died on 24 August 1934 at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 74.12,3
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirrie (sic), head; Caithren Pirrie (sic), wife; John Pirrie (sic), son.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Perie (sic), head; Catherine Perie (sic), wife; John Perie (sic), son; Isa Perie (sic), daughter; Alexander M Perie (sic), son.5
John Pirie was a fisherman. He married Jane Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1884.6,7 He was the informant for James Pirie's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 March 1885.8,3 He was the informant for, and present at, Catharine Pirie's birth at 48 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 December 1886.9,7 He was the informant for, and present at, Isabella Pirie's death at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 June 1913.10,3 The Buckie and District Directory for 1925 shows that John Pirie lived at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11 John died on 24 August 1934 at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 74.12,3
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Children of John Pirie and Jane Mair
- James Pirie b. 12 Mar 1885, d. 16 Jun 1950
- Catharine Pirie+ b. 19 Dec 1886, d. 18 Jul 1961
- John Mair Pirie+ b. 15 Jun 1889, d. 14 Nov 1960
Citations
- [S2195] John Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Pirie, 1860, June Twelfth 12h 30m P.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Catherine Pirie M. S. Mair. Informant: James Pirie, Father, present. Jas Cumming Registrar, Witness. Registered: 1860, June 19th at Portknockie, Jas Cumming Registrar."
- [S1222] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Pirie, male. Birth: 12 JUN 1860 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Pirie. Mother: Catherine Mair."
- [S773] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S1227] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Pirrie, son, aged 7 months, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 37 Portknockie."
- [S1228] 1871, Scottish Census, "John Perie (sic), son, male, age 11, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at ?? Portknockie."
- [S1351] John Pirie to Jane Mair, Marriage entry, "1884 on the Twelfth day of December at Portknockie. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 25, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Pirie Fisherman and Catharine Pirie M.S. Mair. Jane Mair, Widow, age 29, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Mair "Johndie" Fisherman and Margaret Mair M.S. Wood. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. John Wood Witness. David Pirie Witness. Registered 1884 December 12th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S941] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
- [S2451] James Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Pirie, 1885, March Twelfth 4h 0m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: John Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie, previously Mair M. S. Mair, married 1884 December 12th in Seafield. Informant: John Pirie, Father. Registered: 1885, March 19th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S1356] Catharine Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Catharine Pirie, 1886, December Nineteenth 0h 30m A.M. at 48 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: John Pirie, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Pirie M. S. Mair, married 1884 December 4th in Seafield. Informant: John Pirie, Father (Present). James McIntyre Registrar, Witness. Registered: 1886, December 30th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S3290] Isabella Slater née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Isabella Slater (Widow of William Slater, Fisherman), died 1913, June Eighth 2h P.M. at 64 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 45 years. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: John Pirie, Brother, 48 Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1913, June 9th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S728] Buckie and District Directory, 1925, page 77: PORTKNOCKIE, "Pirie, John, 17 New Street", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, NEW STREET, "17, John Pirie, "Buxer", fisherman."
- [S2197] John Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Pirie, Fisherman (Retired), Widower of Jane Mair, died 1934, August Twenty-Fourth 8h 30m P.M. at 17 New Street, Portknockie, Male, 74 years. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B. C.M. Cullen. Informant: James Charles Christie, Neighbour, 4 Seaforth Street, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1934, August 25th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."
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