William Mair
M, #1596, b. 10 June 1816
William Mair was born on 10 June 1816 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Mair and Margaret Smith. William Mair was baptized on 13 June 1816 at Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie". He was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Catherine Findlay at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 February 1837.2
He was listed as a member of the 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, 15.3
He was listed as a member of the 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, 15.3
Children of William Mair and Catherine Findlay
- Margaret Mair b. 31 Jan 1837
- William Mair+ b. 27 May 1838, d. 19 Dec 1883
- James Mair+ b. 20 Dec 1840, d. 29 May 1898
- Alexander Mair+ b. 7 Jul 1843, d. 18 Sep 1893
- John Mair+ b. 1849
- George Mair+ b. c 1851, d. 10 Oct 1934
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S2135] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Mair, male. Spouse: Catherine Findlay. Marriage: 12 FEB 1837, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8684] 1841, Scottish Census, "Wm Mair, male, age 25, born in county, white fisher, resident in Portknockie."