Hi all, George Wood from Fraserburgh.
Have done some researching on my tree, but have hit a little bit of a brick wall. Wondering if anyone can help.......
My great grandfather was born Alexander Farquhar Greig, in Gamrie in 1869. His mother is named on the birth as Margaret Greig, dressmaker, but his father is not named (illegitimate). In the census of 1871, he is living with his mother Margaret and grandmother Isabella Grieg, but his name had been changed to Alexander Farquhar Wood, (probably after his father). I've checked all the censuses after, and this information is absolutely correct. I've found his grave in Fraserburgh; he died in 1943.
I'm trying to trace his father, so have a bit of struggle, as no-one is named. But Alexander Farquhar Wood was married twice, in 1892 and in 1905. On both his marriage certs, his father is named as a Peter Wood, stone mason, but I have no information other than that.
Margaret Greig was born in Gamrie in 1829 and never married; she was 40 when she had Alexander. I did find a Peter Wood, born in Gamrie in May 1843. In 1861 census, he was living as a "ploughman" at Whitehills. I haven't found him yet for 1871, but in 1881 census, he was working as a "stone baller" at 29 Union Street, Grangemouth. His place of birth is stated there as Gamrie, and the age ties in. He is also listed as a widower, although I haven't found out any more than that.
This is the only Peter Wood I can find who lived in the area at the time, but can't be 100% sure if this is him or not, although I think it is. I was wondering if anyone has any information, or can point me in the direction of where to go next?
Much obliged and thanks for your time
George Wood
