Margaret Sclater
F, #1330, b. 24 December 1798, d. 9 December 1874
Margaret Sclater "Hasser" was born on 24 December 1798 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of George Sclater and Katharine Mair. Margaret Sclater was baptized on 26 December 1798 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser". She married Alexander Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 May 1824.3,2 As of 30 May 1824, her married name was Margaret Mair.
She was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 11; John Mair, 10; James Mair, 5; Francis Mair, 2; Francis Slater, 25.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 52 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Francis Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 99 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Francis Sclater Mair, son; Catherine Mair, daughter; Jean Noble, servant.6
Margaret died on 9 December 1874 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 75.2
She was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 11; John Mair, 10; James Mair, 5; Francis Mair, 2; Francis Slater, 25.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 52 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Francis Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 99 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Francis Sclater Mair, son; Catherine Mair, daughter; Jean Noble, servant.6
Margaret died on 9 December 1874 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 75.2
Children of Margaret Sclater and Alexander Mair
- George Mair+ b. 27 Aug 1825, d. 24 Apr 1898
- Margaret Mair+ b. 4 Dec 1827, d. 1 Jan 1882
- John Mair+ b. 29 Mar 1830, d. 8 Jan 1889
- Alexander Mair b. 12 Oct 1833
- James Mair+ b. 26 Apr 1836, d. 25 Aug 1921
- Francis William Mair+ b. 17 Apr 1839
- Catherine Mair+ b. 3 May 1842, d. 16 Jan 1927
Citations
- [S1192] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Slater, female. Birth: 24 DEC 1798. Christening: 26 DEC 1798 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Slater. Mother: Kathrine Mair."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S1191] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Margaret Slater. Marriage: 30 MAY 1824, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S1210] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margaret Mair, female, age 40, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S1209] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, wife, married, female, age 53, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 52 Portknockie."
- [S8531] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, wife, married, female, age 62, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), wife, resident at 99 Portknockie."