Alexander Mair

M, #1229, b. 27 July 1832, d. 25 June 1904
Pedigree
     Alexander Mair "Shavie" was born on 27 July 1832 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of John Mair and Elspet Smith. Alexander Mair was baptized on 2 August 1832 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".2
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Wood, 75; Ann Mair, 10; John Mair, 8; Alexr Mair, 6; William Mair, 4.3
He was a whitefisher and fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Ann Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Alexander Mair, son; William Mair, son.4
He married Georgina Mair "Shanker" at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1854.5,2 He was the informant for Elspet Mair "Shavie"'s birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 July 1859.6,7,2 Alexander Mair witnessed the birth of Catherine Mair on 30 March 1861 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 134 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Georgina Mair, wife; John Mair, son; Jessie Mair, daughter; Elspet Mair, daughter; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Margret Mair, servant.9
Alexander Mair witnessed the birth of Ann Mair on 24 March 1864 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 134 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair, head; Georgia (sic) Mair, wife; John Mair, son; Jean (sic) Mair, daughter; Elsbet (sic) Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, daughter; Alex Mair, son; James Mair, son.11
He was the informant for William Mair's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 March 1875.12,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Georgina Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 April 1875.13,2 He was the informant for, and present at, John Mair "Shavie"'s death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 July 1885.14,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 261 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair “Shavie”, head; James Mair “Shavie”, son, Wm Mair "Shavie", son.15

He was listed as head of household's father in the 1901 census at 261 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair "Shavie", head; Barbara A Mair, wife; Georgina Mair, daughter; Barbara A Mair, daughter; Hellen Mair, daughter; Alex Mair, father.16
Alexander died on 25 June 1904 at 261 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.17,2
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Children of Alexander Mair and Georgina Mair

Citations

  1. [S997] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 27 JUL 1832. Christening: 02 AUG 1832 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Mair. Mother: Elspet Smith."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S1325] 1841, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, male, age 6, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S1324] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher & scholar, resident in Pultney Street."
  5. [S913] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Georgina Mair. Marriage: 14 OCT 1854, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  6. [S2061] Elspet Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Elspet Mair, 1859, July Twelfth 10h 30m A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Georgina Mair M. S. Mair. Informant: Alexander Mair, father, Not Present. Registered: 1859, July 12th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."
  7. [S906] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Elspet Mair, female. Birth: 12 JUL 1859 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Georgina Mair."
  8. [S907] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Catherine Mair, female. Birth: 30 MAR 1861 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Georgina Mair."
  9. [S903] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, head, married, male, age 27, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 134 Portknockie."
  10. [S908] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Ann Mair, female. Birth: 24 MAR 1864 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Georgina Mair."
  11. [S912] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alex Mair, head, married, male, age 38, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 134 Portknockie."
  12. [S1783] William Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Mair, 1875, March Thirtieth 11h 0m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Shavie" (Fisherman). Mother: Georgina Mair M. S. Mair (Deceased), married 1854 October 14th in Seafield. Informant: Alex Mair, Father. Registered: 1875, April 7th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser, Registrar."
  13. [S1782] Georgina Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Georgina Mair Married to Alexander Mair Fisherman, died 1875, April Fifth 1h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Female, 42 years, Father: James Mair "Shanker" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Mair M.S. Sclater (Deceased), Cause of death: Puerperal Fever, Six Days, as Certified by Hugh Sharp A.M.M.R.C.S.of Eng., Informant: Alexander Mair, Widower, Present, Registered: 1875, April 7th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser Registrar."
  14. [S5944] John Mair "Shavie", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Mair "Shavie", Boat Carpenter (Widower of Elspet Smith), died 1885, July Twenty-Sixth 0h 16m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 85 years. Father: William Mair "Shavie", Crofter and Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Wood "King" (Deceased). Cause of death: General Debility, No medical attendant. Informant: Alexr Mair, Son (Present), 261 Portknockie. Registered: 1885, July 27th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  15. [S914] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alex Mair "Shavie", head, male, age 58, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 261 Portknockie."
  16. [S916] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alex Mair, father, male, age 68, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 261 Portknockie."
  17. [S3306] Alexander Mair "Shavie", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair "Shavie", Fisherman (Widower of Georgina Mair), died 1904, June Twenty Fifth 7h 0m P.M. at 261 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 72 years. Father: John Mair "Shavie", Boat Carpenter (Deceased), Mother: Elsie Mair M.S. Smith (Deceased). Cause of death: Brain Degeneration, As cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: William Mair, Son, 219½ Portknockie. Registered: 1904, June 25th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."