John Mair

M, #1403, b. 31 December 1852, d. before 1884
     John Mair was born on 31 December 1852 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of David Mair and Helen Donaldson. John Mair was baptized on 7 January 1853 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; George Mair, son; John Mair, son; David Mair, son; Jean Mair, daughter; Hellen Mair, daughter.2
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Mair, head; Helen Mair, wife; George Mair, son; John Mair, son; David Mair, son; Jane Mair, daughter; Helen Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; James Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter.3
He married Jane Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 November 1876.4,5 John died before 1884.

Child of John Mair and Jane Mair

Citations

  1. [S866] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Mair, male. Birth: 31 DEC 1852. Christening: 07 JAN 1853 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: David Mair. Mother: Helen Donaldson."
  2. [S875] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Mair, son, male, age 8, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 225 Portknockie."
  3. [S874] 1871, Scottish Census, "John Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 225 Portknockie."
  4. [S2170] John Mair to Jane Mair, Marriage entry, "1876 on the Third day of November at Portknockie. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents David Mair Fisherman and Hellen Mair M.S. Donaldson. Jane Mair, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Mair Fisherman and Margaret Mair M.S. Wood. James Buchanan, Minister of the Parish of Rathven. John Wood or King Witness. David Mair Witness. Registered 1876 November 4th at Manse of Seafield, Jn. Allan Assistant Registrar."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.