William Mair
M, #1541, b. 15 May 1794, d. before 31 March 1851
William Mair was born on 15 May 1794 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was baptized on 16 May 1794 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Mair and Ann Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie". William Mair was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Margaret Smith at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 November 1815.3,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Mair, 60; Catherine Mair, 30; Wm Mair, 25; Wm Wood, 15.4
William died before 31 March 1851.
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Mair, 60; Catherine Mair, 30; Wm Mair, 25; Wm Wood, 15.4
William died before 31 March 1851.
Children of William Mair and Margaret Smith
- William Mair+ b. 10 Jun 1816
- Alexander Mair+ b. 12 Aug 1818, d. 7 Jan 1880
- Anne Mair+ b. 10 Nov 1820, d. 6 Jun 1897
- Catharine Mair b. 20 Jan 1823
- Margaret Mair b. 7 Nov 1825
- Janet Mair+ b. 15 Mar 1828, d. 23 Oct 1859
- John Mair+ b. 5 Jan 1831, d. 25 Aug 1901
- Elspet Mair+ b. 14 Mar 1834, d. 29 Jan 1926
- Joseph Mair b. 13 Jul 1838
Citations
- [S1047] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Mair, male. Birth: 15 MAY 1794. Christening: 16 MAY 1794 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Wood."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S1094] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Mair, male. Spouse: Margaret Smith. Marriage: 19 NOV 1815, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8684] 1841, Scottish Census, "Wm Mair, male, age 60, born in county, white fisher, resident in Portknockie."