Ann Mair
F, #1920, b. 3 March 1849, d. 12 May 1928
Ann Mair was born on 3 March 1849 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Margaret Wood. Ann Mair was baptized on 8 March 1849 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin" or "Bobbin Shy".2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at North Extremity, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; John Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Jean McIntosh, servant.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 4 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Allexr Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; William Mair, son.4
She married James Bruce at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 October 1871.5,6 As of 6 October 1871, her married name was Ann Bruce. Ann Mair was a dressmaker. She married John Bruce Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 June 1881.7,6 As of 18 June 1881, her married name was Ann Slater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 274 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce Slater, head; Ann Mair Slater, wife; Maggie Wood Slater, daughter; Hellen Ann Slater, daughter; James Slater, son; John A Slater, son; Mary Mair Slater, daughter; Wm Slater, son; Ethel Slater, daughter.8
Ann died on 12 May 1928 at 19 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 79.9,2 She was buried after 12 May 1928 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at North Extremity, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; John Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Jean McIntosh, servant.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 4 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Allexr Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; William Mair, son.4
She married James Bruce at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 October 1871.5,6 As of 6 October 1871, her married name was Ann Bruce. Ann Mair was a dressmaker. She married John Bruce Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 June 1881.7,6 As of 18 June 1881, her married name was Ann Slater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 274 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce Slater, head; Ann Mair Slater, wife; Maggie Wood Slater, daughter; Hellen Ann Slater, daughter; James Slater, son; John A Slater, son; Mary Mair Slater, daughter; Wm Slater, son; Ethel Slater, daughter.8
Ann died on 12 May 1928 at 19 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 79.9,2 She was buried after 12 May 1928 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10
Child of Ann Mair and James Bruce
- Ann Bruce b. 31 Jul 1872
Children of Ann Mair and John Bruce Sclater
- Margaret Wood Slater+ b. 24 Mar 1882, d. 7 Apr 1956
- Helen Ann Slater+ b. 8 Jul 1883, d. c 1956
- James Slater b. c 1884
- John Alexander Slater+ b. 28 Aug 1886, d. 22 Mar 1941
- Mary Mair Slater b. c 1892
- William Slater+ b. c 1894, d. 22 Mar 1941
- Ethel Slater b. 16 May 1896
Citations
- [S1367] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Ann Mair, female. Birth: 03 MAR 1849. Christening: 08 MAR 1849 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Wood."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S8632] 1851, Scottish Census, "Ann Mair, daughter, female, age 2, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at North Extremity, Portknockie."
- [S8393] 1861, Scottish Census, "Ann Mair, daughter, female, age 12, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident at 4 Portknockie."
- [S3257] James Bruce to Ann Mair, Marriage entry, "1871 on the Sixth day of October at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. James Bruce, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Bruce Fisherman and Helen Bruce M.S. Sutherland. Ann Mair, her X mark, John Mair Witness, George Bruce Witness (Spinster), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman and Margaret Mair M.S. Wood. John Mackay, Minister of F. Ch. at Cullen. John Mair Witness. John Mair Witness. Registered 1871 October 10th at Farskane, James Cumming Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3256] John Bruce Slater to Ann Bruce née Mair, Marriage entry, "1881 on the Eighteenth day of June at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. John Bruce Slater, Journeyman Boat Builder (Bachelor), age 30, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Slater Jobbing-Tailor and Ann Slater M.S. Sutherland. Ann Bruce, Dressmaker (Widow), age 31, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman and Margaret Mair M.S. Wood. Peter Brown, F. Ch. Minister. David Wood Witness. Wm. Sutherland Witness. Registered 1881 June 20th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S5955] 1901, Scottish Census, "Ann Mair Slater, wife, married, female, age 51, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman & carpenter's wife, resident at 274 Portknockie."
- [S1956] Ann Slater née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ann Slater, Married to John Bruce Slater, Fisherman, died 1928, May Twelfth 3h 0m P.M. at 19 Church Street, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 79 years. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Mair M.S. Wood (Deceased). Cause of death: Acute Pneumonia, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B., C.M. Informant: John A. Slater, Son (Present), 8 Station Road, Portknockie. Registered: 1928, May 14th at Manse of Seafield, John Taulds, Registrar."
- [S1959] Ann Slater née Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM173553, Ann Slater (née Mair), c. 1849 to 12 MAY 1928. Date of Birth : c. 1849. Spouse's Name : John Bruce Slater. Headstone Ref : H189. Date of Death : 12 MAY 1928."