John Mair

M, #2477, b. 23 April 1796, d. 29 May 1882
Pedigree
     John Mair was born on 23 April 1796 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was baptized on 24 April 1796 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,3 He was the son of John Mair and Margaret Slater. His family was known by the tee-name of "Cock". John Mair was a whitefisher and fisherman. He married Janet Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1820.4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at 58 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Janet Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Mary Mair, daughter.6
He married Ann Strachan at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 July 1860.7,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 21 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Jannet Mair, daughter; Mary Mair, daughter.8
He was the informant for, and present at, Andrew Kidd Mair's birth at Roanheads, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 7 July 1864.9,10,2 John died on 29 May 1882 at 79 Roanheads, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 86.11,2
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)

Children of John Mair and Janet Wood

Child of John Mair and Ann Strachan

Citations

  1. [S5856] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Mair, male. Birth: 23 APR 1796. Christening: 24 APR 1796 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Mair. Mother: Margaret Slater."
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S5860] John Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Cullen, Surname: Mair. Forename: John. Parents: John Mair / Margaret Slater. Gender: Male. Date: 24/04/1796. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 40 102. Parish: Cullen.
  4. [S1859] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Mair, male. Spouse: Janet Wood. Marriage: 14 OCT 1820, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S1813] Edward and Hectorina Louvine Kemp, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Edward and Louvine Kemp of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  6. [S8583] 1851, Scottish Census, "John Mair, head, widower, male, age 55, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher, resident at 58 Portknockie."
  7. [S5959] John Mair to Ann Strachan, Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "On the Third day of July 1860, at Portknockie. Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Mair, age 55, residence Portknockie, Fisherman (Widower), parents John Mair Fisherman (Deceased) and Margaret Mair Maiden Name Slater (Deceased). Ann Strachan, age 45, residence Portknockie, Domestic Servant (Spinster), parents George Strachan Fisherman and Mary Strachan Maiden Name Bruce. Jas. Ledingham Minr. Alexr. Mair Witness. John Wood Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Portknockie, on the 5th day of July, 1860. James Cumming Registrar."
  8. [S8411] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Mair, head, married, male, age 67, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 21 Portknockie."
  9. [S5939] Andrew Kidd Mair, Register of Births in the District of Peterhead in the County of Aberdeen, "Andrew Kidd Mair, 1864, July Seventh 9h 30m P.M. at Roneheads, Male. Father: John Mair, Seaman & Fisherman. Mother: Ann Mair M. S. Strachan, married 1861 June in Rathven. Informant: John Mair, His X Mark, Father (Present), James Lyall Registrar Witnefs. Registered: 1864, July 9th at Peterhead, James Lyall, Registrar."
  10. [S5942] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Andrew Kidd Mair, male. Birth: 7 JUL 1864 Peterhead, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: John Mair. Mother: Ann Strachan."
  11. [S5947] John Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Peterhead in the County of Aberdeen, "John Mair, Fisherman, Married to Ann Strachan, died 1882, May Twenty Ninth 3h 30m P.M. at 79 Roanheads, Peterhead, Male, 87 years. Father: John Mair, Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Unknown to informant. Cause of death: Apoplexy, 8 days, As Certified by Jas. Stephen M.D. Informant: Mary Allan(?), Sister in Law (present). Registered: 1882, May 30 at Peterhead, Alex Robertfon, Registrar."