Alexander Mair

M, #1679, b. 10 January 1839, d. 20 December 1926
Pedigree
     Alexander Mair was born on 10 January 1839 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Alexander Mair and Janet Ewing. Alexander Mair was baptized on 21 January 1839 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie". His family was known by the bye-name of "Dowie".
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Janet Mair, 30; William Mair, 4; Alexr Mair, 2; John Mair, 2 months.3

He was listed as head of household's son 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 a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son 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
He married Margaret Galt at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 March 1866.6,7,2 He was the informant for James Mair's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 January 1869.8,9,2 He was the informant for Joseph Mair's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 November 1873.10,11,2 He was the informant for David Mair's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 November 1873.12,13,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Maggie Jane Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 22 January 1896.14,2 He was the informant for Annie Mair's death at 42 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 April 1906.15,2 He was the informant for Jessie Mair's death at 41 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 January 1910.2 Alexander died on 20 December 1926 at 11 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 87.16,2
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 "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Children of Alexander Mair and Margaret Galt

Citations

  1. [S1151] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 10 JAN 1839. Christening: 21 JAN 1839 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Janet Ewing."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S7448] 1841, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, male, age 2, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S7443] 1851, Scottish Census, "Allexr Mair, son, male, age 11, born in County Banff Portknockie, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
  5. [S7447] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 22, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), fisherman, resident at 138 Portknockie."
  6. [S1839] Alexander Mair to Margaret Galt, Marriage entry, "1866 on the Third day of March at Portknockie. After Banns according to the Forms of the United Presbyterian Church. Alexander Mair, His X Mark, George Galt Witness, James Mair Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman and Janet Mair M.S. Ewing. Margaret Galt (Spinster), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Galt Fishcurer and Margaret Galt M.S. McIntosh. William Birrell Minister of United Presbyterian Church. George Galt Witness. James Mair Witness. Registered 1866 March 6th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
  7. [S1168] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Margret Galt. Marriage: 03 MAR 1866, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  8. [S1981] James Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair, 1869, January Twenty-sixth 5h A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Shavy", Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair M. S. Gault, married 1866 March in Portknockie. Informant: Alexander Mair "Shavy", his X mark, Father, not present, Jas. Cumming Registrar Witness. Registered: 1869, February 16th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."
  9. [S1171] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Birth: 26 JAN 1869 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Gault."
  10. [S1841] Joseph Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Joseph Mair, 1873, November Twentieth 12h 0m noon at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Dowie" Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair M. S. Galt, married 1866 March 9 (sic) in Portknockie, District of Seafield. Informant: Alexander Mair "Dowie", His X Mark, Father, James Cumming Registrar Witness. Registered: 1873, November 28th at Farskane, James Cumming, Registrar. Twin."
  11. [S1174] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Joseph Mair, male. Birth: 20 NOV 1873 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Galt."
  12. [S1842] David Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Mair, 1873, November Twentieth 12h 6m noon at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Dowie" Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair M. S. Galt, married 1866 March 9 (sic) in Portknockie, District of Seafield. Informant: Alexander Mair "Dowie", His X Mark, Father, James Cumming Registrar Witness. Registered: 1873, November 28th at Farskane, James Cumming, Registrar. Twin."
  13. [S1173] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "David Mair, male. Birth: 20 NOV 1873 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Galt."
  14. [S3770] Maggie Jane Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Maggie Jane Mair (Single), died 1896, January Twenty-Second 2h 50m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 4 months. Father: Alexander Mair Fisherman, Mother: Jane (sic) Anne Mair M.S. Addison. Cause of death: Inanition, 4 Months, As Cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: Alexander Mair, His X Mark, Grandfather, 41 Portknockie (Present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1896, January 22nd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  15. [S7467] Annie Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Annie Mair (Single), died 1906, April Eighteenth 2h 0m P.M. at 42 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 8 days. Father: John Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jessie Ann Mair M.S. Wilson. Cause of death: Inanition, As Cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B.C.M. Informant: Alexander Mair "Shavie", His X Mark, Grandfather, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1906, April 19th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  16. [S1771] Alexander Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair, Fisherman, retired (Widower of Margaret Gault), died 1926, December Twentieth 7h A.M. at 11 Park Street, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 89 years. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Janet Mair M.S. Ewing (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Myocarditis, Hemiplegia, as cert. by C.E. Mathieson M.B.Ch.B. Informant: John Mair, Grandson (Present). Registered: 1926, December 20th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."