Janet Mair
F, #1683, b. 29 April 1847, d. 19 May 1928
Janet Mair was born on 29 April 1847 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Janet Ewing. Janet Mair was baptized on 16 May 1847 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.4
Janet Mair was also known as Jessie. She married William Wilson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 March 1867.5,2 As of 29 March 1867, her married name was Janet Wilson.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 18 Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wilson, head; Janet Mair Wilson, wife; James Wilson, son; Jessie Wilson, daughter; William Wilson, son; Hellen Wilson, daughter; George Wilson, son; Margaret Wilson, daughter.6
She was the informant for Margaret Mair's birth at 42 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 April 1906.7,2 She was the informant for Annie Mair's birth at 42 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 April 1906.8,2 Janet died on 19 May 1928 at 18 Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 81.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.4
Janet Mair was also known as Jessie. She married William Wilson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 March 1867.5,2 As of 29 March 1867, her married name was Janet Wilson.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 18 Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wilson, head; Janet Mair Wilson, wife; James Wilson, son; Jessie Wilson, daughter; William Wilson, son; Hellen Wilson, daughter; George Wilson, son; Margaret Wilson, daughter.6
She was the informant for Margaret Mair's birth at 42 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 April 1906.7,2 She was the informant for Annie Mair's birth at 42 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 April 1906.8,2 Janet died on 19 May 1928 at 18 Scotstown, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 81.2
Children of Janet Mair and William Wilson
- William Wilson b. 1 Apr 1867, d. 29 Apr 1867
- James Wilson+ b. 12 Mar 1868, d. 14 Sep 1950
- Jessie Ann Wilson+ b. 7 Oct 1870, d. 1 Feb 1959
- William Wilson+ b. 1 Mar 1872, d. 24 May 1955
- Margaret Wilson b. 14 Nov 1873
- Alexander Wilson b. 22 Dec 1874
- Helen Wilson b. 17 Mar 1876, d. 16 Oct 1884
- George Wilson+ b. 20 Mar 1878, d. 1 Apr 1949
- Margaret Wilson b. 28 Mar 1880
- Annie Wilson+ b. 7 May 1882, d. 17 Oct 1918
Citations
- [S1155] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Janet Mair, female. Birth: 29 APR 1847. Christening: 16 MAY 1847 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Janet Ewen."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S7443] 1851, Scottish Census, "Jannet Mair, daughter, female, age 4, born in County Banff Portknockie, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
- [S7447] 1861, Scottish Census, "Janet Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 13, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), domestic servant, resident at 138 Portknockie."
- [S3806] William Wilson to Jessie Mair, Marriage entry, "1867 on the Twenty-ninth day of March at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William Wilson, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Wilson Fisherman and Margaret Wilson M.S. Forbes. Jessie Mair, her X mark, Robert Forbes Witness, John Wood Witness, (Spinster), age 19, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman and Janet Mair M.S. Euwin. Thos. M. Pirie, Minister of Seafield. Robert Forbes Witness. John Wood Witness. Registered 1867 March 30th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S7486] 1881, Scottish Census, "Janet Mair Wilson, wife, married, female, age 33, born in Rathven, Banff, resident at 18 Scotstown."
- [S7469] Margaret Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Twin Margaret Mair, 1906, April Tenth 5h 30m A.M. at 42 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: John Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Jessie Ann Mair M. S. Wilson, married 1896 April 20th in Banff. Informant: Jessie Wilson, Her X Mark, Grandmother, 18 Scotston, Banff, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1906, April 16th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S7470] Annie Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Twin Annie Mair, 1906, April Tenth 6h 15m A.M. at 42 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: John Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Jessie Ann Mair M. S. Wilson, married 1896 April 20th in Banff. Informant: Jessie Wilson, Her X Mark, Grandmother, 18 Scotston, Banff, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1906, April 16th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."