Elspet Donaldson
F, #2084, b. 28 September 1818, d. 30 May 1895
Elspet Donaldson was born on 28 September 1818 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of John Donaldson and Jane Imlach. Elspet Donaldson was baptized on 4 October 1818 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Donaldson, 50; Elspet Donaldson, 20; James Donaldson, 20; Ann Donaldson, 15; Alexr Donaldson, 13; William Donaldson, 6.2
She married Alexander Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 October 1843.3 As of 19 October 1843, her married name was Elspet Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 66 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, servant.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 144 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; William Mair, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Jas Mair, son; William Mair, son; Jane Mair, daughter; Mary Ann Wood, servant.6
Elspet died on 30 May 1895 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 76.7,8
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jane Donaldson, 50; Elspet Donaldson, 20; James Donaldson, 20; Ann Donaldson, 15; Alexr Donaldson, 13; William Donaldson, 6.2
She married Alexander Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 October 1843.3 As of 19 October 1843, her married name was Elspet Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 66 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, servant.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 144 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; William Mair, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; Jas Mair, son; William Mair, son; Jane Mair, daughter; Mary Ann Wood, servant.6
Elspet died on 30 May 1895 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 76.7,8
Children of Elspet Donaldson and Alexander Mair
- Alexander Mair+ b. c 1844, d. 31 May 1910
- John Mair b. c 1846
- James Mair b. c 1848
- Ann Mair+ b. c 1850, d. 1930
- William Mair+ b. 28 May 1856, d. 17 Aug 1930
- Jane Mair+ b. 29 Apr 1862, d. 29 Oct 1926
Citations
- [S1482] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Elspet Donaldson, female. Birth: 28 SEP 1818. Christening: 04 OCT 1818 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Donaldson. Mother: Jean Imlach."
- [S1513] 1841, Scottish Census, "Elspet Donaldson, female, age 20, born in county."
- [S1481] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Spouse: Elspet Donaldson. Marriage: 19 OCT 1843, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S4981] 1851, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, wife, married, female, age 32, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's wife, resident at 66 Portknockie."
- [S4982] 1861, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, wife, married, female, age 42, born in Banffshire, Rathven, wife, resident at 144 Portknockie."
- [S5536] 1871, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, wife, married, female, age 53, born in Banffshire, resident in Portknockie."
- [S1480] Elspet Mair née Donaldson, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Elspet Mair "Rose" (Married to Alexander Mair "Rose" Fisherman), died 1895, May Thirtieth 11h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 71 years. Father: John Donaldson Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Donaldson M.S. Imlach (Deceased). Cause of death: Chronic Pneumonia, 12 months, Congestion of lungs, 6 days, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: Alexander Mair, son, 220 Portknockie. Registered: 1895, May 30th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.