Jean Mair
F, #1385, b. 22 January 1827
Jean Mair was born on 22 January 1827 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of George Mair and Jean Watson. Jean Mair was baptized on 24 January 1827 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,4 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, 9.5
She married Alexander Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 October 1849.6 As of 6 October 1849, her married name was Jean Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at North Extremity, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Jean Wood, wife.7
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 168 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Wood, head; James Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; David Wood, son; Jean Mair, wife mother (sic).8
She was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 168 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Mair or Wood, head; James Wood, son; Georgina Wood, daughter; Alex Wood, son; David Wood, son.9
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 202 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood, head; Georgina Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; David Wood, son.10
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, 9.5
She married Alexander Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 October 1849.6 As of 6 October 1849, her married name was Jean Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at North Extremity, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Wood, head; Jean Wood, wife.7
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 168 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Wood, head; James Wood, son; Jean Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; David Wood, son; Jean Mair, wife mother (sic).8
She was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 168 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Mair or Wood, head; James Wood, son; Georgina Wood, daughter; Alex Wood, son; David Wood, son.9
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 202 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Wood, head; Georgina Wood, daughter; Alexander Wood, son; David Wood, son.10
Children of Jean Mair and Alexander Wood
- James Wood b. c 1851
- Jean Wood b. c 1853
- Georgina Wood b. 17 Jul 1855
- Alexander Wood b. c 1857
- David Wood b. c 1860
Citations
- [S2389] Jean Mair, OPR Baptism entry, "Mair 1827, 24 Jany, George Mair in Portknockie had a child by his wife Jean Watson, Born the 22nd Inst & Baptized this day named Jean. Witnefses Joseph Mair and Jean Watson both in Portknockie."
- [S849] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Jean Mair, female. Birth: 22 JAN 1827. Christening: 24 JAN 1827 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Mair. Mother: Jean Watson."
- [S816] Lynda McHardy née Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Lynda McHardy of Aberdeen, Scotland.
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S876] 1841, Scottish Census, "Jean Mair, female, age 12, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S877] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Wood, male. Spouse: Jane Mair. Marriage: 06 OCT 1849, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S879] 1851, Scottish Census, "Jean Wood, wife, married, female, age 24, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, carpenter's wife, resident at North Extremity."
- [S880] 1861, Scottish Census, "Jean Wood, head, female, age 34, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, boadbuilder's widow, resident at 168 Portknockie."
- [S5498] 1871, Scottish Census, "Jane Mair or Wood, head, widow, female, age 44, born in Banffshire, fish merchant, resident at 168 Portknockie."
- [S5721] 1881, Scottish Census, "Jane Wood, head, widow, female, age 55, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's widow, resident at 202 Portknockie."