Elspet Mair

F, #1589, b. 14 March 1834, d. 29 January 1926
     Elspet Mair was born on 14 March 1834 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Mair and Margaret Smith. Elspet Mair was baptized on 23 March 1834 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 45; Alexr Mair, 20; Catherine Mair, 15; John Mair, 10; Elspet Mair, 5; Ann Mair, 20.4

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, head; John Mair, son; Elspet Mair, daughter.5
She married John Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 February 1859.6,3 As of 12 February 1859, her married name was Elspet Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 47 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, Head; Elspet Wood, wife; Ann Wood, daughter.7

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 49 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood Doo, head; Elspet Wood Doo, wife; Ann Wood Doo, daughter; William Wood Doo, son; Margt. Wood Doo, daughter; Elspet Wood Doo, daughter.8

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Elspet Wood, wife; Ann Wood, daughter; William Wood, son; Maggie Wood, daughter; Elspet Wood, daughter; John Wood, son.9

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood "Doo", head; Elsie Wood "Doo", wife; Margaret Wood "Doo", daughter; Elsie Wood "Doo", daughter; John Wood "Doo", son.10

She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Elsie Wood, head; John Wood, son.11
Elspet Mair died on 29 January 1926 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 91.12,3 She was buried after 29 January 1926 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.12

Children of Elspet Mair and John Wood

Citations

  1. [S1092] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Elspet Mair, female. Birth: 14 MAR 1834. Christening: 23 MAR 1834 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Margaret Smith."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  4. [S1337] 1841, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, female, age 5, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  5. [S1338] 1851, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher's assistant, resident at Portknockie."
  6. [S1093] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Wood, male. Spouse: Elspet Mair. Marriage: 12 FEB 1859, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  7. [S5542] 1861, Scottish Census, "Elspet Wood, wife, married, female, age 25, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, wife, resident at 47 Portknockie."
  8. [S7046] 1871, Scottish Census, "Elspet Wood Doo (sic), wife, married, female, age 37, born in Banffshire, Rathven, resident at 49 Portknockie."
  9. [S5540] 1881, Scottish Census, "Elspet Wood, wife, married, female, age 47, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 61 Portknockie."
  10. [S5543] 1891, Scottish Census, "Elsie Wood "Doo", wife, married, female, age 57, born in Seafield, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
  11. [S5541] 1901, Scottish Census, "Elsie Wood, head, widow, female, age 67, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 61 Portknockie."
  12. [S1096] Elspet Wood (née Mair), Gravestone inscription data, "NM200214, Elspet Wood (née Mair) , c. 1834 to 29 JAN 1926. Date of Birth : c. 1834. Spouse's Name : John "Doo" Wood Fisherman Portknockie. Headstone Ref : C(N)224. Date of Death : 29 JAN 1926."