Janet Mair
F, #2002, b. 2 December 1878, d. 29 December 1962
Janet Mair was born on 2 December 1878 at 11 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Georgina Allan. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bo". Janet Mair was also known as Jessie Mair. She married George Wilson at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 December 1903.2,3,1 As of 11 December 1903, her married name was Janet Wilson. Janet Mair was also known as Jessie Wilson.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 483 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wilson, head; Jessie Wilson, wife; Hellen Wilson, daughter; James A Wilson, son; George Wilson, son.4,1
Janet died on 29 December 1962 at 10 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 84.5,1 She was buried after 29 December 1962 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 483 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wilson, head; Jessie Wilson, wife; Hellen Wilson, daughter; James A Wilson, son; George Wilson, son.4,1
Janet died on 29 December 1962 at 10 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 84.5,1 She was buried after 29 December 1962 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5
Children of Janet Mair and George Wilson
- Helen Wilson b. 14 May 1905
- James Alexander Wilson b. 17 Sep 1907, d. 1980
- George Wilson b. 4 Jan 1910
- William Wilson+ b. 22 Dec 1912, d. 27 Sep 1992
- Jane Smith Wilson b. 18 Mar 1916, d. 1999
- John Wilson b. 18 Mar 1916
- Joseph Wilson+ b. 12 Sep 1920, d. 6 Sep 2005
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S2970] George Wilson to Jessie Mair, Statutory Register of Marriages, "1903, on the Eleventh day of December at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. George Wilson, Fisherman (Bachelor), 26 years, usual residence No 247 Portknockie, Father: James Wilson "Brown", Fisherman, Mother: Helen Wilson M.S. Mair. Jessie Mair, Fishergirl (Spinster), 25 years, usual residence No 11 Portknockie, Father: Alexander Mair "Bo", Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Georgina Mair M.S Allan. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Wilson Brown Witness. James Alexr. Mair Witness. Registered: 1903, December 12th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1440] Marlene Wilson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Marlene Wilson of Findochty, Scotland.
- [S5626] 1911, Scottish Census, "Jessie Wilson, wife, female, age 32, married, duration of marriage 7 years, children born alive 3, children still living 3, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 483 Portknockie."
- [S3044] Janet Wilson née Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM125741, Janet Wilson (née Mair), c. 1878 to 29 DEC 1962. Date of Birth : c. 1878. Spouse's Name : George Wilson. Headstone Ref : H399. Date of Death : 29 DEC 1962."