Isabella Mair

F, #1934, b. 10 November 1879, d. 5 August 1960
Pedigree
     Isabella Mair was born on 10 November 1879 at 18 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of John Mair and Catherine Sclater. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin", "Shy" or "Bobbin Shy".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 18 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair "Shay", head; Cath. Mair "Shay", wife; Margaret Mair "Shay", daughter; Alex. Mair "Shay", son; Ann S. Mair "Shay", daughter; Francis W. Mair "Shay", son; Jane Mair "Shay", daughter; John Mair "Shay", son; James Mair "Shay", son; Lizzie (sic) Mair "Shay", daughter; Isabella Mair "Shay", daughter.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair "Bobin", head; Kate Mair "Bobin", wife; James Mair "Bobin", son; Jessie Mair "Bobin", daughter; Isabella Mair "Bobin", daughter; Wm Mair "Bobin", son.4
She married James Slater at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 December 1902.5 As of 10 December 1902, her married name was Isabella Slater. She was the informant for Isabella Slater's birth at 73 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 June 1913.6,7 She was the informant for James Charles Slater's birth at 73 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 June 1913.8,7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 12 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Slater, head; Isabella Slater, wife; William Slater, son; John Slater, son; Francis Slater, son; Alexander Slater, son; Isabella Slater, daughter; James C. Slater, son; Katherine Slater, daughter.9,10
Isabella died on 5 August 1960 at age 80.11 She was buried after 5 August 1960 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#2)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)

Children of Isabella Mair and James Slater

Citations

  1. [S2343] Isabella Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Isabella Mair, 1879, November Tenth 9h 0m A.M. at 18 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: John Mair "Bobin" Fisherman. Mother: Catharine Mair M. S. Slater, married 1864 October 29th in Seafield. Informant: John Mair Bobin, Father. Registered: 1879, November 13th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar. Twin."
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S7868] 1881, Scottish Census, "Isabella Mair "Shay", daughter, female, age 1, born in Portknockie, Banff, resident at 18 Portknockie."
  4. [S5525] 1891, Scottish Census, "Isabella Mair "Bobin", daughter, female, age 10, born in Banffshire, scholar, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  5. [S4334] James Slater to Isabella Mair, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1902, on the Tenth day of December at Seafield Church, After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Slater, Fisherman (Bachelor), 27 years, resident at No 33 Portknockie, Father: William Slater, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Slater M.S. Mair "Bobbin" (Deceased). Isabella Mair, Fishergirl (Spinster), 23 years, resident at No 18 Portknockie, Father: John Mair "Bobbin" "Shy", Fisherman, Mother: Catherine Mair M.S. Slater. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. James Mair Witness. Alexander Slater Witness. Registered: 1902, December 11th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  6. [S4331] Isabella Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Isabella Slater, 1913, June Seventh 5h 40m P.M. at 73 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: James Slater, Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Slater M. S. Mair, married 1902 December 10th in Seafield. Informant: Isabella Slater, Mother. Registered: 1913, June 30th At Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S4332] James Findlay, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by James Findlay of Aberdeen, Scotland.
  8. [S4333] James Charles Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Charles Slater, 1913, June Seventh 6h 40m P.M. at 73 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Slater, Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Slater M. S. Mair, married 1902 December 10th in Seafield. Informant: Isabella Slater, Mother. Registered: 1913, June 30th At Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
  9. [S9424] 1921, Scottish Census, "Isabella Slater, wife, age 41 years 5 months, female, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 12 Reidhaven Street."
  10. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  11. [S2546] Isabella Slater née Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM174143, Isabella Slater (née Mair), ? to 5 AUG 1960. Spouse's Name : James Slater. Headstone Ref : H312. Date of Death : 5 AUG 1960."