Alexander Mair
M, #1571, b. 3 July 1812, d. 4 February 1877
Alexander Mair was born on 3 July 1812 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Mair and Katharine Innes. Alexander Mair was baptized on 10 July 1812 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.2,1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Bo". He was a whitefisher and fisherman.
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, 25; Catherine Mair, 55; Janet Mair, 1 (sic); Margt Mair, 10.3
He married Janet Sclater at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1841.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 84 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 127 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Janet Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Frances Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter.6
He was the informant for, and present at, Ann Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 May 1868.7,1 Alexander died on 4 February 1877 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 64.1
He was listed as head of household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, 25; Catherine Mair, 55; Janet Mair, 1 (sic); Margt Mair, 10.3
He married Janet Sclater at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1841.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 84 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 127 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Janet Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Frances Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter.6
He was the informant for, and present at, Ann Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 May 1868.7,1 Alexander died on 4 February 1877 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 64.1
Children of Alexander Mair and Janet Sclater
- William Mair b. 21 Oct 1841, d. 4 Sep 1867
- Catherine Mair b. 9 Apr 1843, d. 27 May 1925
- Alexander Mair+ b. c 1846, d. 8 Feb 1894
- George Mair+ b. c 1848, d. 5 Nov 1913
- Janet Mair+ b. 4 Jan 1849, d. 5 Jan 1932
- Ann Mair b. c 1852
- Francis Mair+ b. 11 Feb 1854, d. 24 Jan 1915
- Margaret Mair+ b. 26 Aug 1858, d. 14 May 1891
Citations
- [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
- [S6055] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 03 JUL 1812. Christening: 10 JUL 1812 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Wm Mair. Mother: Katharine Innes."
- [S8681] 1841, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, male, age 25, born in county, white fisher, resident in Portknockie."
- [S1831] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Janet Sclater. Marriage: 14 OCT 1841, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S6100] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, head, married, male, age 38, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher, resident at 84 Portknockie."
- [S6103] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, head, married, male, age 48, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), fisherman, resident at 127 Portknockie."
- [S7166] Ann Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ann Mair (Single), died 1868, May Sixth 10h A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Female, 58 years. Father: William Mair "Sailor" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Mair "Sailor" M.S. Innes (Deceased). Cause of death: Stomach complaint and Stoppage of the secretion of urine, 2 years, Not certified. Informant: Alexr Mair, Brother, present. Registered: 1868, May 7th at Farskane, Jas Cumming, Registrar."