Margaret Mair

F, #1383, b. 13 September 1819, d. 16 December 1903
Pedigree
     Margaret Mair was born on 13 September 1819 at Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of George Mair and Jean Watson. Margaret Mair was baptized on 19 September 1819 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Mair, 55; George Mair, 25; Margt Mair, 20; Wm Mair, 12; Jean Mair, 12; John Mair, 9.3
She married Alexander Sclater at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 February 1849.4 As of 24 February 1849, her married name was Margaret Sclater. Margaret Mair was also known as Margaret Slater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Margret Sclater, wife; Alexander Sclater, son; Margret Mair, servant.5

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 215 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Al Slater, head; Margaret Slater, wife; Alexr Slater, son; Jean Slater, daughter; George Slater, son; David Slater, son; Margaret Slater, daughter.6,7

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 216 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Margret Sclater, wife; George Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; Margret Sclater, daughter; William Sclater, nephew.8
She was a fishwife.
She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 256 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Slater, head; Jane Slater, daughter.9
Margaret died on 16 December 1903 at 256 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 84.10,11,12 She was buried after 16 December 1903 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.11
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)

Children of Margaret Mair and Alexander Sclater

Citations

  1. [S847] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Mair, female. Birth: 13 SEP 1819. Christening: 19 SEP 1819 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Geo Mair. Mother: Jane Watson."
  2. [S816] Lynda McHardy née Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Lynda McHardy of Aberdeen, Scotland.
  3. [S876] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margt Mair, female, age 20, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S1413] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Sclater, male. Spouse: Margaret Mair. Marriage: 24 FEB 1849, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S8629] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Sclater, wife, married, female, age 31, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's assistant, resident at Pultney Street, Portknockie."
  6. [S7439] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Slater, wife, married, female, age 42, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman's wife, resident at 215 Portknockie."
  7. [S6162] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Slater, married, female, age 42, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident in Portknockie."
  8. [S3707] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margret Sclater, wife, married, female, age 49, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 216 Portknockie."
  9. [S7429] 1891, Scottish Census, "Margaret Slater, head, widow, female, age 70, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fishwife, working on own account, resident at 256 Portknockie, has 4 rooms with one or more windows."
  10. [S1412] Margaret Slater née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Slater (Widow of Alexander Slater "Hasser", Fisherman), died 1903, December Sixteenth 8h 15m P.M. at 256 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 82 years. Father: George Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Mair M.S. Watson (Deceased). Cause of death: Bruises of Thigh and Head, nervous shock, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: James Lovie Cruden, Son-in-law, 34 College Bounds, Fraserburgh (Present). Registered: 1903, September 17th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  11. [S1414] Margaret Slater (née Mair), Gravestone inscription data, "NM175066, Margaret Slater (née Mair), c. 1820 to 16 DEC 1903. Date of Birth : c. 1820. Spouse's name : Alexander Slater. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)559. Date of Death : 16 DEC 1903."
  12. [S1332] Mary Laing, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Mary Laing of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.