Margaret Galt
F, #1696, b. 20 May 1839, d. 27 September 1895
Margaret Galt was born on 20 May 1839 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of James Galt and Margaret McIntosh. Margaret Galt was baptized on 28 May 1839 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Galt, head; Margret Galt, wife; John Galt, son; George Galt, son; David Galt, son; Margret Galt, daughter.3
She married Alexander Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 March 1866.4,5,2 As of 3 March 1866, her married name was Margaret Mair. Margaret died on 27 September 1895 at 41 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 56.6,2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Galt, head; Margret Galt, wife; John Galt, son; George Galt, son; David Galt, son; Margret Galt, daughter.3
She married Alexander Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 March 1866.4,5,2 As of 3 March 1866, her married name was Margaret Mair. Margaret died on 27 September 1895 at 41 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 56.6,2
Children of Margaret Galt and Alexander Mair
- Alexander Mair+ b. 9 Jun 1867, d. 12 Feb 1955
- James Mair+ b. 26 Jan 1869, d. 30 Oct 1940
- John Mair+ b. 8 Jul 1871, d. 30 Sep 1905
- Joseph Mair b. 20 Nov 1873, d. 19 Dec 1873
- David Mair b. 20 Nov 1873, d. 17 Nov 1946
Citations
- [S1169] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Galt, female. Birth: 20 MAY 1839. Christening: 28 MAY 1839 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Galt. Mother: Margaret McIntosh."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S8580] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Galt, daughter, female, age 12, born in Banffshire Portknockie, scholar, resident at 44 Portknockie."
- [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."
- [S1168] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Margret Galt. Marriage: 03 MAR 1866, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S5688] Margaret Mair née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Mair (Married to Alexander Mair "Shavie" "Dowie", Fisherman), died 1895, September Twenty-Seventh 2h 0m P.M. at 41 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 53 years. Father: James Mair "Gault" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Mair "Gault" M.S. McIntosh (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Bronchitis, 18 months, Dropsy, 3 months, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: Alexander Mair Gault (sic), Son. Registered: 1895, September 27th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."