Joseph Mair

M, #2207, b. 22 March 1858, d. 24 August 1909
Pedigree
     Joseph Mair was born on 22 March 1858 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Mair and Margaret Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 63 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Margret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Isobela Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Joseph Mair, son.2

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 63 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair (Bobbin), head; Margt Mair, wife; Jane Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Joseph Mair, son.3
Joseph Mair was a fisherman. He was an informant for John Mair's birth at 10 Roanheads, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 1 August 1881.4 He married Ann Pirie at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 October 1881.5 His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin King". He was the informant for Ann Pirie's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 June 1882.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jos Mair "Bobin King", head; Annie Mair "Bobin King", wife; John Mair "Bobin King", son; Mary Pirie, sister-in-law.7
Joseph died on 24 August 1909 at Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall, Orkney, Scotland, at age 51.8,9,10 He was buried after 24 August 1909 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.9,10
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Pirie "Skipper" (b. c1760)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Child of Joseph Mair and Ann Pirie

Citations

  1. [S4636] Joseph Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Mair Joseph, 1858, March Twenty-second 10h 20m A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: John Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair, Maiden Name Wood. Informant: John Mair, Father (Present). Registered: 1858, March 27th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."
  2. [S4640] 1861, Scottish Census, "Joseph Mair, son, male, age 4, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 63 Portknockie."
  3. [S4641] 1871, Scottish Census, "Joseph Mair, son, male, age 12, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 63 Portknockie."
  4. [S4639] John Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Mair, Illegitimate, 1881, August First 9h P.M. at 10 Roanheads, Peterhead, Male. Father: Joseph Mair Fisherman (Domicil Portknockie, Rathven). Mother: Ann Pirie, Fisher Girl. Informant: Ann Pirie, Her X Mark, Mother, Joseph Mair, His X Mark, Father, Alex. Robinson Registrar Witness. Registered: 1881, August 20 at Peterhead, Alex. Robinson, Registrar. August 27th Transcribed at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar. Par. of Birth: Peterhead."
  5. [S4637] Joseph Mair to Ann Pirie, Marriage entry, "1881 on the Seventh day of October at Seafield Church, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Joseph Mair, His X Mark, Wm. Smith Witness, Wm. Slater Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Mair Fisherman (Deceased) and Margaret Mair M.S. Pirie (sic). Ann Pirie, Her X Mark, Wm. Smith Witness, Wm. Slater Witness, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Pirie Fisherman (Deceased) and Ann Pirie M.S. Ross. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. James Milne Witness. William Pirie Witness. Registered 1881 October 8th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  6. [S4961] Ann Pirie née Ross, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ann Pirie, (Widow of John Pirie "Jackie"), died 1882, June Eighth 8h 15m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 66 years. Father: John Ross, Fisherman, Mother: Ann Ross M.S. Herd. Cause of death: Inflammation of Kidneys, 2 Months, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: Joseph Mair "Bobin", His X Mark, Son-in-law, 132 Portknockie, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1882, June 8th At Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  7. [S5513] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jos Mair "Bobin King", head, married, male, age 32, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  8. [S4638] Joseph Mair "King", Register of Deaths in the District of Kirkwall in the County of Orkney, "Joseph Mair "King", Fisherman, Married to Ann Pirie, died 1909, August Twenty-fourth 10h P.M. at Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall, Usual Residence 211 Port Knockie, Male, 52 years, Father: John Mair Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Margaret Mair M.S. King (sic) (deceased), Cause of death: Acute Peritonitis, 1 day, As Certified by G. Sinclair M.D. Kirkwall, Informant: John Mair "King", Son, 440 Port Knockie, Registered: 1909, August 25th at Kirkwall, Wm. Hourston Registrar."
  9. [S4644] Ann Pirie, Mary Ann Pirie, John Mair and Jessie Mair Joseph Mair, Monumental inscription, "Erected by JOHN MAIR in loving memory of his father JOSEPH MAIR who died 24th Aug. 1909 aged 52 years. Also his mother ANN PIRIE who died 10th Feb. 1917 aged 59 years. Also MARY ANN PIRIE who died 2nd (sic) July 1922 aged 73 years. Also the above JOHN MAIR who died 5th Nov. 1961 aged 80 years. Also is wife JESSIE MAIR who died 24th Feb. 1962."
  10. [S4645] Joseph Mair "King", Gravestone inscription data, "NM123146, Joseph "King" Mair, c. 1857 to 24 AUG 1909. Occupation : Fisherman. Date of Birth : c. 1857. Spouse's Name : Ann Pirie. Headstone Ref : H313. Date of Death : 24 AUG 1909. Place of Death : Balfour Hospital, Kirkwall."