Alexander Mair

M, #1545, b. 12 April 1807, d. 17 December 1870
     Alexander Mair was born on 12 April 1807 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was baptized on 13 April 1807 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". Alexander Mair was a fisherman and whitefisher. He married Janet Ewing at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 March 1837.3,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Jannet Mair, daughter.4

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 138 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Janet Mair, wife; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter; Helen Mair, daughter.5
Alexander Mair died on 17 December 1870 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 63.2

Children of Alexander Mair and Janet Ewing

Citations

  1. [S1051] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 12 APR 1807. Christening: 13 APR 1807 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Ann Wood."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S1113] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Janet Ewing. Marriage: 09 MAR 1837, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  4. [S7443] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, head, married, male, age 44, born in County Banff Portknockie, fisher, resident in Portknockie."
  5. [S7447] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, head, married, male, age 52, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), fisherman, resident at 138 Portknockie."