Helen Bruce

F, #1994, b. circa 1824, d. 25 April 1908
     Helen Bruce was born circa 1824 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of George Bruce and Jane Bruce. She married George Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 February 1845.1 As of 27 February 1845, her married name was Helen Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Jean Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Jannet Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, servant.2

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Jean Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Hellen Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Mary Ann Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter.3

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair "Bobin", head; Helen Mair "Bobin", wife.4
Helen died on 25 April 1908 at 246 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5,6

Children of Helen Bruce and George Mair

Citations

  1. [S2753] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "George Mair, male. Spouse: Helen Bruce. Marriage: 27 FEB 1845, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  2. [S8626] 1851, Scottish Census, "Hellen Mair, wife, married, female, age 25, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's assistant, resident in Pultney Street, Portknockie."
  3. [S8546] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Mair, wife, married, female, age 36, born in Banffshire, Rathven, wife, resident at 206 Portknockie."
  4. [S5527] 1891, Scottish Census, "Helen Mair "Bobin", wife, married, female, age 65, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  5. [S3456] Helen Mair née Bruce, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Mair (Widow of George Mair, Fisherman), died 1908, April Twenty Fifth 8h 0m P.M. at 246 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 84 years. Father: George Bruce Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Bruce M.S. Bruce (Deceased). Cause of death: Senile Degeneration, as cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B.C.M. Informant: John Mair, Son, Sea Cliff, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1908, April 27th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  6. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.