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Elspet Wood

F, #2410, b. 25 November 1823, d. 4 February 1908

Elspet Wood was born on 25 November 1823 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of John Wood and Helen Wood. Elspet Wood was baptized on 30 November 1823 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.¹ Her family was known by the tee-name of "Royal". She married Joseph Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1847.² As of 14 October 1847, her married name was Elspet Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Braehead of Shore, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Christina Ritchie, servant.³

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 196 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Joseph Mair, son; George Mair, son; Arthur Mair, son; Elspet Mair, daughter; Ann Mair, daughter.⁴

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 196 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Mair, head; Elspet Mair, wife; John Mair, son; George Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; William A Mair, son.⁵

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 233 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Mair "Pim", head; Elsie Wood, wife; Arthur Mair "Pim", son; Ann Mair "Pim", daughter; Wm. Alex Mair "Pim", son.⁶
Elspet died on 4 February 1908 at 240 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 84.^7,8

Charts: Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)

Children of Elspet Wood and Joseph Mair

James Mair b. c 1849
John Mair b. c 1850
Joseph Mair+ b. c 1851, d. 19 Sep 1879
George Mair+ b. c 1854, d. 29 Dec 1933
Arthur Mair+ b. 20 May 1856, d. 20 Mar 1943
Elspeth Mair+ b. 3 Sep 1858, d. 12 Sep 1912
Ann Mair+ b. 25 Aug 1860
Ellen Mair b. 31 Jul 1862, d. 6 Jan 1867
William Alexander Mair+ b. 25 Jun 1864, d. 18 Apr 1889

Citations

[S1996] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Elspet Wood, female. Birth: 25 NOV 1823. Christening: 30 NOV 1823 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Jno. Wood. Mother: Helen Wood."
[S2181] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Joseph Mair, male. Spouse: Elspet Wood. Marriage: 14 OCT 1847, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
[S6549] 1851, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, wife, married, female, age 27, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's wife, resident at Braehead of Shore."
[S6550] 1861, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, wife, married, female, age 37, born in Banffshire, Rathven, wife, resident at 196 Portknockie."
[S6551] 1871, Scottish Census, "Elspet Mair, wife, female, age 47, born in Banffshire, resident at 196 Portknockie."
[S6552] 1881, Scottish Census, "Elsie Wood, wife, married, female, age 57, born in Rathven, Banff, resident at 233 Portknockie."
[S4457] Elspet Wood, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Elspet Mair (Widow of Joseph Mair "Pim", Fisherman), died 1908, February Fourth 5h 30m A.M. at 240 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 83 years. Father: John Wood "Royal" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Wood M.S. Wood (Deceased). Cause of death: Pyaemia 7 Days, Bedsores 10 Months, As Cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B.C.M. Informant: Arthur Mair, Son. Registered: 1908, February 4th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
[S3624] Ann Campbell, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Ann Campbell of Portknockie, Moray, Scotland.