Alexander Mair
M, #2001, b. circa 1846, d. 8 February 1894
Alexander Mair was born circa 1846 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Mair and Janet Sclater. His family was known by the tee-name of "Bo".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 84 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter.2
He was listed as head of household's nephew in the 1861 census at 7 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, head; Margret Mair, sister; Allexr Mair, nephew; Jessie Mair, niece; Ann Mair, niece.3
Alexander Mair was a fisherman. He married Georgina Allan at Parish of Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 November 1875.4,5 Alexander died on 8 February 1894 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 84 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter.2
He was listed as head of household's nephew in the 1861 census at 7 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, head; Margret Mair, sister; Allexr Mair, nephew; Jessie Mair, niece; Ann Mair, niece.3
Alexander Mair was a fisherman. He married Georgina Allan at Parish of Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 November 1875.4,5 Alexander died on 8 February 1894 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6
Children of Alexander Mair and Georgina Allan
- Elizabeth Smith Mair+ b. 16 Jan 1876, d. 22 Apr 1943
- Janet Mair+ b. 2 Dec 1878, d. 29 Dec 1962
- James Alexander Mair+ b. 19 Apr 1881, d. 10 Sep 1943
- George Mair+ b. 20 Dec 1885, d. 12 Apr 1936
- Margaret Mair b. 12 Jul 1888, d. 21 Jul 1915
- Alexandrina Mair+ b. 30 Mar 1894, d. 1977
Citations
- [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
- [S6100] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, son, male, age 5, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 84 Portknockie."
- [S8395] 1861, Scottish Census, "Allexr Mair, nephew, unmarried, male, age 15, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident at 7 Portknockie."
- [S1441] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Georgina Allan. Marriage: 12 NOV 1875, Deskford, Banff, Scotland."
- [S1440] Marlene Wilson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Marlene Wilson of Findochty, Scotland.
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.