Janet Mair
F, #2454, b. 4 January 1849, d. 5 January 1932
Janet Mair was born on 4 January 1849 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Janet Sclater. Janet Mair was baptized on 6 February 1849 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bo".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 84 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter.2
Janet Mair was also known as Jessie.
She was listed as head of household's niece in the 1861 census at 7 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, head; Margret Mair, sister; Allexr Mair, nephew; Jessie Mair, niece; Ann Mair, niece.3
She married James Bruce at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 October 1871.4,5,6 As of 12 October 1871, her married name was Jessie Bruce.
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jessie Bruce, head; Francis W. Bruce, son; Jessie A. Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; Alexander Bruce, son.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Jessie Bruce, wife; Francis W Bruce, son; Jessie A Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; Alexander Bruce, son; Helen Bruce, daughter; David Bruce, son; John Bruce, son; Walter Halfnight, adopted son; Maggie Mair, servant; Jessie Mair, mother-in-law; William Mair, adopted son.8
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Jessie Bruce, wife; Frances W Bruce, son; Alick Bruce, son; Nellie G Bruce, daughter; David Bruce, son; John F Bruce, son; Robert H Bruce, son; Jessie Mair Slater, mother-in-law.9
Jessie died on 5 January 1932 at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 83.10
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 84 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; George Mair, son; Janet Mair, daughter.2
Janet Mair was also known as Jessie.
She was listed as head of household's niece in the 1861 census at 7 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, head; Margret Mair, sister; Allexr Mair, nephew; Jessie Mair, niece; Ann Mair, niece.3
She married James Bruce at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 October 1871.4,5,6 As of 12 October 1871, her married name was Jessie Bruce.
She was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jessie Bruce, head; Francis W. Bruce, son; Jessie A. Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; Alexander Bruce, son.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Jessie Bruce, wife; Francis W Bruce, son; Jessie A Bruce, daughter; James Bruce, son; Alexander Bruce, son; Helen Bruce, daughter; David Bruce, son; John Bruce, son; Walter Halfnight, adopted son; Maggie Mair, servant; Jessie Mair, mother-in-law; William Mair, adopted son.8
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Bruce, head; Jessie Bruce, wife; Frances W Bruce, son; Alick Bruce, son; Nellie G Bruce, daughter; David Bruce, son; John F Bruce, son; Robert H Bruce, son; Jessie Mair Slater, mother-in-law.9
Jessie died on 5 January 1932 at 9 Wood Street, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 83.10
Children of Janet Mair and James Bruce
- James Bruce b. 24 Sep 1872, d. 7 Oct 1872
- Francis William Bruce b. 13 Aug 1873
- Jessie Ann Bruce b. c 1875
- James Bruce b. 17 Feb 1878
- Alexander Bruce b. 25 Mar 1880
- Helen Bruce b. 1882
- David Bruce b. 24 Apr 1885
- John Farquhar Bruce b. 1 Sep 1887, d. 1983
- Robert Hollman Bruce+ b. 19 Apr 1892, d. 18 Sep 1951
Citations
- [S1834] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Janet Mair, female. Birth: 04 JAN 1849. Christening: 06 FEB 1849 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Janet Sclater."
- [S6100] 1851, Scottish Census, "Janet Mair, daughter, female, age 1, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 84 Portknockie."
- [S8395] 1861, Scottish Census, "Jessie Mair, niece, female, age 11, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident at 7 Portknockie."
- [S7048] James Bruce to Janet (Jessie) Mair, Marriage entry, "1871, On the Twelfth day of October at Seafield Church. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Bruce, his X mark, Alexander Pirie Witness, George Mair Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents George Bruce Agricultural Labourer and Helen Bruce M.S. Wood. Jessie Mair, her X mark, Alexander Pirie Witness, George Mair Witness, (Spinster), age 21, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair "Boo" Fisherman and Janet Mair M.S. Slater. Charles Gordon Minr. of Seafield. Alexander Pirie Witness. George Mair Witness. Registered 1871 October 13th at Farskane, James Cumming Registrar."
- [S6102] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "James Bruce, male. Spouse: Jessie Mair. Marriage: 12 OCT 1871, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
- [S7473] 1881, Scottish Census, "Jessie Bruce, wife (head), married, female, age 31, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman's wife, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
- [S9945] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jessie Bruce, wife, married, female, age 41, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
- [S9943] 1901, Scottish Census, "Jessie Bruce, wife, married, female, age 52, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 9 Wood Street, Banff."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.