Barbara Ann Masson
F, #1297, b. 16 February 1874, d. 19 August 1945
Barbara Ann Masson was born illegitimate on 16 February 1874 at Mosshead, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Masson and Georgina Allan. She married Alexander Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 September 1894.4,2 As of 14 September 1894, her married name was Barbara Ann Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.5
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Barbara Ann Mair lived at 17 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 Barbara died on 19 August 1945 at 17 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.7,2
She was listed as head of household's wife 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.5
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Barbara Ann Mair lived at 17 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 Barbara died on 19 August 1945 at 17 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.7,2
Children of Barbara Ann Masson and Alexander Mair
- Georgina Mair b. 13 Jan 1894, d. 2 Sep 1904
- Barbara Ann Mair+ b. 13 Jun 1896, d. 6 Jun 1976
- Helen Mair+ b. 14 Apr 1899, d. 18 Feb 1979
- Alexander Mair+ b. 6 Aug 1901, d. 31 Dec 1964
- Jessie Ann Mair b. 17 Dec 1903, d. 30 Sep 1990
Citations
- [S915] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Barbara Ann Masson, female. Birth: 16 FEB 1874 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Masson. Mother: Georgina Allen."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S1440] Marlene Wilson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Marlene Wilson of Findochty, Scotland.
- [S1319] Alexander Mair to Barbara Ann Masson, Marriage entry, "1894 on the Fourteenth day of September at Seafield Church. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexr Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, Seafield, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman and Georgina Mair M.S. Mair (Deceased). Barbara Ann Masson, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 20, usual residence Portknockie, Seafield, parents John Masson Farm Servant (Deceased) and Georgina Allen or Mair "Bo" Domestic Servant (Farm House). James McIntyre Minister of Seafield. William Mair Witness. James A. Mair Witness. Registered 1894 September 14th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S916] 1901, Scottish Census, "Barbara A Mair, wife, married, female, age 27, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 261 Portknockie."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 76: PORTKNOCKIE, "Mair, Barbara, 16 (sic) Park Street", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, PARK STREET, "17, Barbara Mair, "Shavie", widow."
- [S2302] Barbara Ann Mair née Masson, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Barbara Ann Mair, Widow of Alexander Mair Fisherman, died 1945, August Nineteenth 8h 0m A.M. at 17 Park Street, Portknockie, Female, 71 years. Father: John Masson, Farm Servant (Deceased), Mother: Georgina Allan, Domestic Servant (Deceased). Cause of death: Arterio Sclerosis, Cerebral Haemorrhage, as cert. by:- J. C. Wood M.B. Ch.B. Informant: Alexander Mair, Son, 9 Low Shore, Macduff. Registered: 1945, August 20th at Portknockie, Wm. Falconer, Registrar."