Alexander Mair

M, #1891, b. circa 1849, d. 22 August 1911
Pedigree
     Alexander Mair was born circa 1849 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Mair and Elizabeth Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Saucy".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Elisabeth Mair, wife; Margret Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, daughter; Elisabeth Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son.1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 205 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Al Mair, head; Elisabeth Mair, wife; Margaret Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, daughter; Al Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Catherine Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; Isabella Mair, daughter.2
Alexander Mair was a fisherman. They was the informant for Alexander Mair's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 November 1872.3,4,5 He married Elizabeth Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 October 1873.6,7,8,5 He was the informant for, and present at, William Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 November 1876.9
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 237 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair "Saucie", head; Elizabeth Pirie Mair, wife; Alexr Mair "Saucie", son; Margt Mair "Saucie", daughter; William Mair "Saucie", son; Jessie Mair "Saucie", daughter.10
He was the informant for David Mair's birth at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 October 1883.11,8,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 235 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair "Saucy", head; Elizabeth Pirie, wife; Alex Mair "Saucy", son; Wm Mair "Saucy", son; Jessie Mair "Saucy", daughter; Joseph Mair "Saucy", son; David Mair "Saucy", son; George Mair "Saucy", son; Elizabeth Mair "Saucy", daughter; Richard Mair "Saucy", son; Isabella Mair "Saucy", daughter; Jean Ann Mair "Saucy", daughter; James Robert Mair "Saucy", son.12

The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1905-1906 shows that Alexander Mair "Saucy" was owner occupier of 234 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.13 Alexander died on 22 August 1911 at 235 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8,5
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Mair "Saucy" (b. 1818)
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 Elizabeth Pirie

Citations

  1. [S1336] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, son, male, age 2, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at Pultney Street."
  2. [S8545] 1861, Scottish Census, "Al Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 14, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 205 Portknockie."
  3. [S2819] Alexander Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair (Illegitimate), 1872, November Eleventh 9h 30m P.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Saucy", Fisherman. Mother: Elizabeth Pirie, Fisherman's Daughter. Informant: Elizabeth Pirie, Her X Mark, Mother, James Cumming Registrar Witness, Alexander Mair Saucy, Father, Portknockie. Registered: 1872, November 28th at Farskane, James Cumming, Registrar."
  4. [S1523] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 11 NOV 1872 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Elizabeth Pirie."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S7183] Alexander Mair to Elizabeth Pirie, Marriage entry, "1873, on the Twenty-fourth day of October at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alexander Mair "Sacy" (sic), Fisherman (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence Portknockie, Seafield, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman and Elizabeth Mair M.S. Wood. Elisabeth Pirie, Her X Mark, Thomas Fraser Witness, (Spinster), age 20, usual residence Portknockie, Seafield, parents William Pirie Fisherman and Jane Pirie M.S. Gray. Thomas Fraser, Minister, Seafield. William Wood, Witness. John Wood "King", Witness. Registered 1873 October 27th at Farskane, James Cumming, Registrar."
  7. [S1448] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Elisabeth Pirie. Marriage: 24 OCT 1873, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  8. [S1332] Mary Laing, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Mary Laing of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  9. [S2401] William Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Mair (Single), died 1876, November Fifth 7h 35m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Male, 2 years. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman, Mother: Elizabeth Mair M.S. Pirie. Cause of death: Jaundice, Twelve Days, As cert. by Hugh Sharp A.M. M.R.C.S. of England. Informant: Alex Mair, Father (Present). Registered: 1876, November 6th at Manse of Seafield, Jno Allan, Assistant Registrar."
  10. [S5407] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair "Saucie", head, married, male, age 31, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 237 Portknockie."
  11. [S4462] David Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "David Mair, 1883, October Twenty First 9h 30m P.M. at 225 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Saucy", Fisherman. Mother: Elizabeth Mair M. S. Pirie, married 1873 October 24th in Seafield. Informant: Alexr Mair Saucy, Father. Registered: 1883, November 10th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  12. [S5229] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alex Mair "Saucy", head, married, male, age 51, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 235 Portknockie."
  13. [S4121] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1905-1906, Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for the Year 1905-1906 - Parish of Rathven, Page 384, "Special Water and Scavenging District of Portknockie, No. 3277, Description: House, Situation: 235 Portknockie, Proprietor: Alexander Mair, "Saucy", Occupier: Proprietor, Feu-duty or Ground Annual: £0 12s 0d, Yearly Rent or Value: £6 0s 0d."