Ann Mair
F, #1649, b. 26 April 1836, d. 20 November 1922
Ann Mair was born on 26 April 1836 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of James Mair and Catherine Wood. Ann Mair was baptized on 29 April 1836 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: James Mair, 35; Cathrine Mair, 30; Cathrine Mair, 13; Margaret Mair, 11; William Mair, 9; Ann Mair, 6; James Mair, 2.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; Caithren Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Alexander Mair, son; Hellen Mair, daughter; Jessie Mair, daughter; Elisabeth Mair, daughter.4
She married William Bruce at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 October 1860.5,6,2 As of 19 October 1860, her married name was Ann Bruce.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 192 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Bruce, head.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm. Bruce, head; Anne Bruce, wife; Wm. Bruce, son; Jas. Bruce, son.8,2
She was listed as head of household's mother in the 1911 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Christina Bruce, wife; Helen Bruce, daughter; William John Bruce, son; James George Bruce, son; Ann Mair Bruce, mother.9
Ann died on 20 November 1922 at 7 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.10,2
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, 35; Cathrine Mair, 30; Cathrine Mair, 13; Margaret Mair, 11; William Mair, 9; Ann Mair, 6; James Mair, 2.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; Caithren Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Alexander Mair, son; Hellen Mair, daughter; Jessie Mair, daughter; Elisabeth Mair, daughter.4
She married William Bruce at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 October 1860.5,6,2 As of 19 October 1860, her married name was Ann Bruce.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 192 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Bruce, head.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm. Bruce, head; Anne Bruce, wife; Wm. Bruce, son; Jas. Bruce, son.8,2
She was listed as head of household's mother in the 1911 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Bruce, head; Christina Bruce, wife; Helen Bruce, daughter; William John Bruce, son; James George Bruce, son; Ann Mair Bruce, mother.9
Ann died on 20 November 1922 at 7 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.10,2
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Children of Ann Mair and William Bruce
- Ann Bruce b. 12 Jul 1862, d. 13 Jul 1888
- Helen Bruce b. 20 Mar 1866, d. 8 Jan 1891
- William Bruce+ b. 6 Sep 1869, d. 10 Apr 1935
- James Bruce b. 26 Jan 1873, d. 24 May 1896
Citations
- [S1135] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Ann Mair, female. Birth: 26 APR 1836. Christening: 29 APR 1836 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Mair. Mother: Catherine Wood."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S8726] 1841, Scottish Census, "Ann Mair, female, age 6, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S8627] 1851, Scottish Census, "Ann Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 15, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident in Pultney Street, Portknockie."
- [S3089] William Bruce to Ann Mair, Marriage entry, "On the Nineteenth day of October 1860, at Portknockie, Marriage (after Banns) was Solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William Bruce, Age 25, Residence: Portknockie, Fisherman (Bachelor), Father: William Bruce Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Bruce Maiden Name Sutherland. Ann Mair, Age 25, Residence: Portknockie, - (Spinster), Father: James Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Mair Maiden Name Wood. Jas. Ledingham Minr., John Bruce Witness, James Mair Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Portknockie, on the 20th day of October, 1860 Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S1140] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Bruce, male. Spouse: Ann Mair. Marriage: 19 OCT 1860, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8555] 1861, Scottish Census, "Ann Bruce, head, married, female, age 25, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman's wife, resident at 192 Portknockie."
- [S3681] 1891, Scottish Census, "Anne Bruce, wife, married, female, age 55, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at 228 Portknockie."
- [S10232] 1911, Scottish Census, "Ann Mair Bruce, mother, female, widow, age 77, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 228 Portknockie."
- [S3149] Ann Bruce née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ann Bruce (Widow of William Bruce, Fisherman), O.A. Pensioner, died 1922, November Twentieth 10h A.M. at 7 Harbour Pl., Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 86 years. Father: James Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Mair M.S. Wood (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B. C.M. Informant: Christina Bruce, Daughter-in-Law (Present). Registered: 1922, November 20th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."