Margaret Mair
F, #2479, b. 3 January 1821, d. September 1908
Margaret Mair was born on 3 January 1821 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Mair and Janet Wood. Margaret Mair was baptized on 7 January 1821 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Cock".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Janet Mair, 40; James Mair, 15; John Mair, 10; Jenet Mair, 12; Margt Mair, 18; Mary Mair, 8 months.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.5
She married George Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 June 1854.6,3 As of 27 June 1854, her married name was Margaret Pirie. Margaret Mair was a herring net weaver.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 222 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Pirie, head; John Pirie, son; Hellen Gray, visitor.7
She married George Anderson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 November 1866.3 As of 4 November 1866, her married name was Margaret Anderson. Margaret died in September 1908 at Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 87.3
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Janet Mair, 40; James Mair, 15; John Mair, 10; Jenet Mair, 12; Margt Mair, 18; Mary Mair, 8 months.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.5
She married George Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 June 1854.6,3 As of 27 June 1854, her married name was Margaret Pirie. Margaret Mair was a herring net weaver.
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 222 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Pirie, head; John Pirie, son; Hellen Gray, visitor.7
She married George Anderson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 November 1866.3 As of 4 November 1866, her married name was Margaret Anderson. Margaret died in September 1908 at Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 87.3
Children of Margaret Mair and George Pirie
- George Pirie b. 18 Mar 1856, d. 24 Mar 1856
- John Pirie b. 18 Mar 1856
Citations
- [S1853] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Mair, female. Birth: 03 JAN 1821. Christening: 07 JAN 1821 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Mair. Mother: Janet Wood."
- [S1813] Edward and Hectorina Louvine Kemp, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Edward and Louvine Kemp of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S7451] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margt Mair, female, age 18, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S8583] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 29, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, house keeper, resident at 58 Portknockie."
- [S6881] George Pirie to Margaret Mair, OPR Marriage entry, "Pirie & Mair 24th June 1854. George Pirie & Margaret Mair both in Portknockie were matrimonially contracted and after proclamations no objections having being offered were married on the 27th June."
- [S5871] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Pirie, head, widow, female, age 40, born in Banffshire, Rathven, herring net weaver, resident at 222 Portknockie, has 2 rooms with one or more windows."