Margaret Wood

F, #2208, b. 6 October 1814, d. 27 March 1897
Pedigree
     Margaret Wood was born on 6 October 1814 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of William Wood and Jane Donaldson. Margaret Wood was baptized on 8 October 1814 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "King". She married John Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 November 1840.2 As of 17 November 1840, her married name was Margaret Mair.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, 20; Margt Mair, 20; Margt Mair, 1.3

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at 12 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Margret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son.4

She was listed as head of household's wife 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.5

She was listed as head of household's wife 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.6
She was the informant for, and present at, John Mair "Bobbin"'s death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 August 1881.7
She was listed as head of household's mother in the 1891 census at East Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair "King", head; Georgina Mair "King", wife; Margaret Wood "King", mother; Isabella Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Jean Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Jessie Ann Mair, daughter; William P Mair, son; Jane McLeod, relative.8
Margaret died on 27 March 1897 at 2 Mid Street, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 82.9
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)

Children of Margaret Wood and John Mair

Citations

  1. [S1609] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margt Wood, female. Birth: 06 OCT 1814. Christening: 08 OCT 1814 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Wm Wood. Mother: Jean Donaldson."
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S8675] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margt Mair, female, age 20, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S8574] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, wife, married, female, age 30, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's wife, resident at 12 Portknockie."
  5. [S4640] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, wife, married, female, age 46, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher's wife, resident at 63 Portknockie."
  6. [S4641] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margt Mair, wife, married, female, age 56, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 63 Portknockie."
  7. [S4635] John Mair "Bobbin", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Mair "Bobin", Fisherman (married to Margaret Wood "King"), died 1881, August Thirtieth 12h 0m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 64 years, Father: John Mair "Bobin" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Wood "King", Cause of death: Apoplexy, not certified, Informant: Margaret Mair, Her X Mark, Widow (Present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness, Registered: 1881, August 1st (sic) at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  8. [S5580] 1891, Scottish Census, "Margaret Wood "King", mother, widow, female, age 76, born in Banffshire, annuitant, resident at East Street, Portknockie."
  9. [S4634] Margaret Mair née Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Margaret Mair (Widow of John Mair Fisherman), died 1897, March Twenty Seventh 2h 40m A.M. at 2 Mid Street, Buckie, Female, 85 years, Father: William Wood Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Jane Wood M.S. King (sic) (deceased), Cause of death: Senile Debility, Congestion of Lungs, 5 days, As Certified by A.J. Neill B.R.C.P.M., Informant: John Mair, His X Mark, Son (Present), John Webster Registrar Witness, Registered: 1897, March 27th at Buckie, John Webster Registrar."