Alexander Mair

M, #2086, b. circa 1844, d. 31 May 1910
Pedigree
     Alexander Mair was born circa 1844 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Mair and Elspet Donaldson. His family was known by the tee-name of "Rose".
He was listed as head of household's son 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.1
Alexander Mair was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son 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.2
He married Jane Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 October 1868.3,4 He was the informant for Elsie Mair's birth at Frithside Street, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 14 August 1869.5,4
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1875-1876 shows that Alexander Mair "Rose" was owner occupier of 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 He was the informant for Margaret-Anne Mair's birth at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 December 1879.7,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr. Mair “Rose”, head; Jane Wood, wife; Alexr. Mair “Rose”, son; William Mair “Rose”, son; Jane Mair “Rose”, daughter; Mary Mair “Rose”, daughter; Maggie Mair “Rose”, daughter; Jane Rae, visitor; Maggie Wilson, visitor; Jane Wilson, visitor.8
He was the informant for James Mair's birth at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 March 1885.9,4
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1885-1886 shows that Alexander Mair "Rose" was owner occupier of 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair "Rose", head; Jane Mair "Rose", wife; Alex Mair "Rose", son; Wm Mair "Rose", son; Jane Mair "Rose", daughter; Mary Mair "Rose", daughter; Maggie Mair "Rose", daughter.11
He was the informant for Elspet Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 May 1895.12,4
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1895-1896 shows that Alexander Mair "Rose" was owner occupier of 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.13
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair "Rose", head; Jane Mair "Rose", wife; Alex Mair "Rose", son; Mary Mair "Rose", daughter; Maggie Mair "Rose", daughter.14

The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1905-1906 shows that Alexander Mair "Rose" was owner occupier of 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.15 Alexander died on 31 May 1910 at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.16
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)

Children of Alexander Mair and Jane Wood

Citations

  1. [S4981] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, son, male, age 7, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 66 Portknockie."
  2. [S4982] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, resident at 144 Portknockie."
  3. [S2405] Alexander Mair "Rose" to Jane Wood, Marriage entry, "1868 on the Twenty-fourth day of October at Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Alexander Mair "Rose", Fisherman (Bachelor), age 25, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair "Rose" Fisherman and Elspet Mair M.S. Donaldson. Jane Wood, her X mark, Alexr. Mair Witness, George Mair Witness, (Spinster), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Wood "King" Fisherman and Margaret Wood M.S. Imlach. John Mackay, Minister of Fr. Ch. at Cullen. William Wood, Witness. George Mair, Witness. Registered 1868 October 26th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."
  4. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  5. [S2583] Elsie Mair, Register of Births in the Parish of Fraserburgh in the County of Aberdeen, "Elsie Mair, 1869, August Fourteenth 7h 0m A.M. at Frithside Street, Fraserburgh, Female. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman (Domicil - Portknockie, Parish of Rathven). Mother: Jane Mair M. S. Wood, married 1868 October 17th in Rathven. Informant: Alexander Mair, Father (Not present). Registered: 1869, August 28th at Fraserburgh, H.W Lawrence, Registrar."
  6. [S4091] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1875-1876, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Parish of Rathven, Year 1875-1876, Page 234, "Village of Portknockie, No. 2204, Description: House and Shop 220, Proprietor: Alexander Mair Jr "Rose", Occupier: said Alexr. Mair Jr, Yearly Rent or Value: 4/0/0."
  7. [S2582] Margaret-Anne Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret-Anne Mair, 1879, December Tenth 7h 0m A.M. at 220 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Jane Mair M. S. Wood, married 1868 October 24th in Seafield. Informant: Alexander Mair, Father. Registered: 1879, December 12th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S3699] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexr. Mair "Rose", head, married, male, age 37, born in Banff, Rathven, fisherman, resident at 220 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  9. [S9276] James Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair, 1885, March Twenty-Fifth 9h 0m P.M. at 220 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair "Rose", Fisherman. Mother: Jane Mair M.S. Wood "King", married 1871 October 17th (sic) in Seafield. Informant: Alexander Mair Rose, Father. Registered: 1885, April 1st at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  10. [S4094] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1885-1886, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Parish of Rathven, Year 1885-1886, Page 289, "Village of Portknockie, No. 2461, Description: House 220, Proprietor: Alexander Mair Junr "Rose", Occupier: Same, Feu-duty or Ground Annual: £0 12s 0d, Yearly Rent or Value: £4 0s 0d."
  11. [S5535] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alex Mair "Rose", head, married, male, age 45, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  12. [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."
  13. [S4095] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1895-1896, Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for the Year 1895-96 - Parish of Rathven, Page 373, "Special Water District of Portknockie, No. 2847, Description: House and shop, Situation: 220 Portknockie, Proprietor: Alexander Mair, jr., "Rose", Occupier: Proprietor, Feu-duty or Ground Annual: £0 12s 0d, Yearly Rent or Value: £4 0s 0d."
  14. [S5490] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alex Mair "Rose", head, married, male, age 55, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherman, resident at 220 Portknockie, has 4 rooms with one or more windows."
  15. [S4121] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1905-1906, Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for the Year 1905-1906 - Parish of Rathven, Page 384, "Special Water and Scavenging District of Portknockie, No. 3262, Description: House and shop, Situation: 220 Portknockie, Proprietor: Alexander Mair, "Rose", Occupier: Proprietor, Feu-duty or Ground Annual: £0 12s 0d, Yearly Rent or Value: £4 0s 0d."
  16. [S5731] Alexander Mair "Rose", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair "Rose", Fisherman (married to Jane Wood "King"), died 1910, May Thirty First 2h 0m A.M. at 220 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 66 years. Father: Alexander Mair "Rose" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Elsie Mair M.S. Donaldson (Deceased). Cause of death: Pulmonary Phthisis, 3 Months, as Cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B.C.M. Informant: Alexander Mair Rose, Son (Present). Registered: 1910, June 1st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."