George Anderson
M, #2570, b. 24 July 1832
George Anderson was born on 24 July 1832 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 He was the son of George Anderson and Jean Mair. George Anderson was baptized on 2 August 1832 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was a fisherman. He married Anne Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 October 1851.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 219 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Anderson, head; Ann Anderson, wife; Margaret Anderson, daughter; Ann Anderson, daughter; James Anderson, son.5
He was the informant for, and present at, Christian Anderson's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 January 1864.6 He was the informant for, and present at, Ann Anderson's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1864.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 219 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Anderson, head; Ann Anderson, wife; Margaret Anderson, daughter; Ann Anderson, daughter; James Anderson, son.5
He was the informant for, and present at, Christian Anderson's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 January 1864.6 He was the informant for, and present at, Ann Anderson's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1864.7
Children of George Anderson and Anne Mair
- Margaret Anderson b. 24 Oct 1852
- Ann Anderson b. 26 Jun 1855
- James Anderson b. 5 Nov 1857
- Alexander Anderson+ b. 13 Jun 1860
- Christian Anderson b. 17 Dec 1863, d. 7 Jan 1864
Citations
- [S2207] George Anderson, OPR Baptism entry, "1832, Anderson, 2d Augt, George Anderson Fisherman Portknockie, had a child by his Wife Jean Mair born on the 24th Ult. and baptized this day named George: Witnefses Geo. Wilson Shoemaker & Ann Sclater both in Portknockie."
- [S1906] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "George Anderson, male. Birth: 24 JUL 1832. Christening: 02 AUG 1832 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Anderson. Mother: Jean Mair."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S6417] George Anderson, Ann Mair, Surname: Anderson. Forename: George. Spouse Name: Ann Mair. Date: 23/10/1851. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 50 491. Parish: Cullen.
- [S10419] 1861, Scottish Census, "George Anderson, head, married, male, age 41, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, resident at 219 Portknockie."
- [S6423] Christian Anderson, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Christian Anderson (Single), died 1864, January Seventh 10h A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Female, 3 weeks. Father: George Anderson Fisherman, Mother: Ann Anderson M.S. Mair. Cause of death: Unknown, 3 days, No medical attendant. Informant: George Anderson, Father, present. Registered: 1864, January 9th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."
- [S10418] Ann Anderson née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ann Anderson (Married to George Anderson, Fisherman), died 1864, October Fourteenth 2h A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Female, 43 years. Father: Alexander Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Wood. Cause of death: Phlegmasia Dolens - 4 months, General Dropsy - 3 months, Complete Exhaustion - 5 months, As cert. by Hugh Sharp A.M. M.R.C.S of Eng. Informant: George Anderson, Widower, present. Registered: 1864, Oct. 21st at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."