Euphemia Pirie
F, #2151, b. 28 March 1844, d. 19 June 1909
Euphemia Pirie was born on 28 March 1844 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Pirie and Margaret Flett. Euphemia Pirie was baptized on 4 April 1844 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Skipper".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; John Pirrie, son; Allexr Pirrie, son; Euphemia Pirrie, daughter; James Wood, son-in-law; Hellen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grandson; James Wood, grandson.2
She married George Mair at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 January 1866.3,4 As of 18 January 1866, her married name was Euphemia Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Euphemia Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; James Mair, son; Jane Pirie, visitor; Helen Pirie, servant.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 4 Fountain Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Euphemia Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; James Mair, son; William Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter; David Mair, son; John Mair, son; Euphemia Mair, daughter; Margaret Pirie, servant.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 227 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair “Shanker”, head; Euphemia Mair “Shanker”, wife; Alexr Mair “Shanker”, son; Jas Mair "Shanker", son; Wm Mair “Shanker”, son; Maggie Mair “Shanker”, daughter; David Mair "Shanker", son; John Mair "Shanker", son; Euphemia Mair "Shanker", daughter; Helen Mair "Shanker", daughter; Joseph Mair "Shanker", son; George Mair "Shanker", son.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 227 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair Shanker, head; Euphemia Mair, wife; William Mair, son; David Mair, son; Euphemia Mair, daughter; Joseph Mair, son; George Mair, son.8
Euphemia died on 19 June 1909 at 250 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 65.9,10
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 32 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; John Pirrie, son; Allexr Pirrie, son; Euphemia Pirrie, daughter; James Wood, son-in-law; Hellen Wood, daughter; William Wood, grandson; James Wood, grandson.2
She married George Mair at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 January 1866.3,4 As of 18 January 1866, her married name was Euphemia Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Euphemia Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; James Mair, son; Jane Pirie, visitor; Helen Pirie, servant.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 4 Fountain Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Euphemia Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; James Mair, son; William Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter; David Mair, son; John Mair, son; Euphemia Mair, daughter; Margaret Pirie, servant.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 227 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair “Shanker”, head; Euphemia Mair “Shanker”, wife; Alexr Mair “Shanker”, son; Jas Mair "Shanker", son; Wm Mair “Shanker”, son; Maggie Mair “Shanker”, daughter; David Mair "Shanker", son; John Mair "Shanker", son; Euphemia Mair "Shanker", daughter; Helen Mair "Shanker", daughter; Joseph Mair "Shanker", son; George Mair "Shanker", son.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 227 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair Shanker, head; Euphemia Mair, wife; William Mair, son; David Mair, son; Euphemia Mair, daughter; Joseph Mair, son; George Mair, son.8
Euphemia died on 19 June 1909 at 250 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 65.9,10
Children of Euphemia Pirie and George Mair
- Alexander Mair+ b. 28 Jun 1866
- George Mair b. 21 May 1868, d. 5 Nov 1885
- James Mair+ b. 25 Jul 1870, d. 17 Jan 1905
- William Mair+ b. 28 Jun 1872, d. 17 Jan 1905
- Margaret Mair b. 19 Jul 1874
- David Mair+ b. 18 May 1876, d. 3 Sep 1948
- John Mair+ b. 10 May 1878, d. 7 May 1950
- Euphemia Mair b. 27 Jul 1880, d. 18 Dec 1956
- Helen Ann Mair+ b. 3 May 1882, d. 1 Feb 1917
- Joseph Mair+ b. 15 May 1884, d. 23 Feb 1960
- George Mair b. 18 Jan 1886
Citations
- [S1536] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Euphemia Pirie, female. Birth: 28 MAR 1844. Christening: 04 APR 1844 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Pirie. Mother: Margaret Flett."
- [S5304] 1861, Scottish Census, "Euphemia Pirrie, daughter, unmarried, female, age 16, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher's daughter, resident at 32 Portknockie."
- [S1532] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "George Mair, male. Spouse: Euphemia Pirie. Marriage: 18 JAN 1866, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S5532] 1871, Scottish Census, "Euphemia Mair, wife, married, female, age 27, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 191 Portknockie."
- [S1556] 1881, Scottish Census, "Euphemia Mair, wife, married, female, age 36, born in Portknockie, Banff, resident at 4 Fountain Street."
- [S1555] 1891, Scottish Census, "Euphemia Mair "Shanker", wife, married, female, age 46, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman (sic), resident at 227 Portknockie."
- [S10259] 1901, Scottish Census, "Euphemia Mair, wife, married, female, age 56, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at 227 Portknockie."
- [S4286] Euphemia Mair née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Euphemia Mair (Widow of George Mair "Shanker", Fisherman), died 1909, June Nineteenth 4h 32m P.M. at 250 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 65 years, Father: George Pirie Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Pirie M.S. Flett (Deceased), Cause of death: Intestinal Obstruction, 5 Days, As Cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B. C.M., Informant: John Mair, Son, 300a Portknockie (Present), Registered: 1909, June 19th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1535] Carole Dillon, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carole Dillon of Nottingham, England.