James Mair
M, #1791, b. circa 1822
James Mair was born circa 1822 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. His family was known by the tee-name of "Big". He was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Elspet Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 March 1845.1
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 148 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Allexr Mair, son.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 148 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Allexr Mair, son.2
Children of James Mair and Elspet Wood
- James Mair b. c 1846
- Alexander Mair b. c 1848
Citations
- [S8472] James Mair, Elspet Wood, Surname: Mair. Forename: James. Spouse Name: Elspet Wood. Date: 13/03/1845. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 466. Parish: Cullen.
- [S8473] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Mair, head, married, male, age 39, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 148 Portknockie."