Jessie Cowie
F, #540, b. circa 1846
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Jessie was born at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, circa 1846. She was the daughter of Alexander Cowie and Margaret Smith. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bullen".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Corner Reid's Close, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, head; Margret Cowie, wife; George Cowie, son; John Cowie, son; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at Low Shore Street, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Cowie, head; Margaret Cowie, wife; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter; Mary Ann Cowie, daughter; Isabella Findlay, mother-in-law.2
She married Alexander Pirie at Buckie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 April 1868.3 As of 14 April 1868, her married name was Jessie Pirie.
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 219 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jessie Cowie or Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie “Buxer”, daughter; Jessie Pirie “Buxer”, daughter; Mag. A. Pirie “Buxer”, daughter; Alexr Pirie “Buxer”, son; William Pirie “Buxer”, son.4
She was the informant for, and present at, Helen Pirie's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 June 1901.5 Her body was interred on 12 June 1926 at Portknockie, Moray, Scotland, at Lair No. 1370, Hillhead Cemetery.6
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Corner Reid's Close, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Cowie, head; Margret Cowie, wife; George Cowie, son; John Cowie, son; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at Low Shore Street, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Cowie, head; Margaret Cowie, wife; Alexander Cowie, son; Jessie Cowie, daughter; Mary Ann Cowie, daughter; Isabella Findlay, mother-in-law.2
She married Alexander Pirie at Buckie, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 April 1868.3 As of 14 April 1868, her married name was Jessie Pirie.
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 219 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jessie Cowie or Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie “Buxer”, daughter; Jessie Pirie “Buxer”, daughter; Mag. A. Pirie “Buxer”, daughter; Alexr Pirie “Buxer”, son; William Pirie “Buxer”, son.4
She was the informant for, and present at, Helen Pirie's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 June 1901.5 Her body was interred on 12 June 1926 at Portknockie, Moray, Scotland, at Lair No. 1370, Hillhead Cemetery.6
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Children of Jessie Cowie and Alexander Pirie
- Helen Pirie+ b. 17 Jun 1869, d. 17 Aug 1944
- Margaret Pirie b. 10 Dec 1870
- John Pirie b. 22 Feb 1872
- Jessie Pirie b. 2 Aug 1874
- Margaret Ann Pirie b. 9 Sep 1876, d. 1960
- Alexander Pirie+ b. 26 May 1878
- William Pirie b. 6 Dec 1879
- Isabella Pirie+ b. 23 Dec 1884, d. 20 Mar 1979
Citations
- [S1067] 1851, Scottish Census, "Jessie Cowie, daughter, female, age 4, born in Buckie, Banffshire, resident at Corner Reid's Close."
- [S1066] 1861, Scottish Census, "Jessie Cowie, daughter, unmarried, aged 15, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherwoman, resident at Low Shore Street."
- [S51] Alexander Pirie to Jessie Cowie, Marriage entry, "1868 on the fourteenth of April At Buckie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Alexr Pirie Mason Bachelor, Age 23, Usual residence: Buckie, Father: John Pirrie Fisherman, Mother: Helen Pirrie M.S. Wood. Jessie Cowie, At home, Spinster, Alexr Cowie Witness, Adam Cowie Witness, Age 25, Usual residence: Buckie, Father: Alexander Cowie Bullen Fisherman (dec), Mother: Margaret Cowie M.S Smith. Robert Shanks Minister, Alexr Cowie Witness, Adam Cowie Witness. Registered: 1868 16th April At Rathven, John Russell Registrar."
- [S1308] 1881, Scottish Census, "Jessie Cowie or Pirie, wife, married, female, age 36, born in Rathven, Banff, resident at 219 Portknockie, has 2 rooms with one or more windows."
- [S50] Helen Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Pirie Widow of John Pirie Fisherman, died 1901, June Fourteenth 5h 0m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 83 years, Father: Alexander Wood "King" Fisherman and Crofter (deceased), Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Pirie (deceased), Cause of death: Old Age, as Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M., Informant: Jessie Pirie, her + mark, Daughter-in-Law, 219 Portknockie (present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness, Registered: 1901, June 15th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S430] Jessie Cowie, Lair Record, "Lair 1370 purchased by Alexander Pirie "Buxer" Fisherman of 224 Portknockie on 31/07/1908. Lair 1370, Name: Jessie Cowie, Profession: Widow, Relationship: Mother, Age: 84, Interred: 12/06/1926."
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