Alexander Pirie
M, #975, b. 26 May 1878
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Alexander Pirie was born on 26 May 1878 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Pirie and Jessie Cowie. His family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
He was listed as head of household's son 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.2
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman. He married Jane Ross at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 December 1899.3,4
He was listed as head of household's son 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.2
Alexander Pirie was a fisherman. He married Jane Ross at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 December 1899.3,4
- 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)
Child of Alexander Pirie and Jane Ross
- William James Pirie b. 18 May 1903
Citations
- [S1055] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S1308] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexr Pirie "Buxer", son, unmarried, male, age 2, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman's son, resident at 219 Portknockie."
- [S2306] Alexander Pirie to Jane Ross, Marriage entry, "1899 on the Seventh day of December at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexander Pirie, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 21, usual residence No. 219 Portknockie, parents Alexander Pirie Fisherman and Jessie Pirie M.S. Cowie. Jane Ross, Fisher girl (Spinster), age 21, usual residence No. 170 Seatown Cullen, parents John Ross Fisherman and Jane Ross M.S. Hay. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Pirie Witness. Elsie Ross Witness. Registered 1899 December 8th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S773] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
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