Helen McBeath
F, #2591, b. circa 1831, d. 15 August 1924
Helen McBeath was born circa 1831 at Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James McBeath and Ann Findlay. She married Arthur Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 October 1856.1,2 As of 11 October 1856, her married name was Helen Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Arthur Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Ann Mair, daughter; Hellen Mair, daughter; Elisabeth Findly, servant.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 86 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Arthur Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Maggie Wood, granddaughter.4
Helen died on 15 August 1924 at 27 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5,6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Arthur Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Ann Mair, daughter; Hellen Mair, daughter; Elisabeth Findly, servant.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at 86 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Arthur Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Maggie Wood, granddaughter.4
Helen died on 15 August 1924 at 27 Park Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5,6
Children of Helen McBeath and Arthur Mair
- Ann Mair+ b. 2 Jan 1857, d. 2 Jan 1906
- John Mair b. 7 Mar 1859
- Helen Mair b. 17 Sep 1860
- Barbara Mair b. 9 Oct 1862, d. 25 Mar 1863
- Georgina Mair+ b. 19 Apr 1864, d. 2 May 1956
- James Mair+ b. 17 Apr 1866, d. 15 Oct 1904
- Arthur Mair b. 30 Apr 1868, d. 4 Oct 1892
- Isabella Mair+ b. 28 Aug 1870, d. 5 Mar 1943
- David Mair+ b. 28 Jun 1872, d. 5 Jan 1933
- John Mair+ b. 3 Jun 1874, d. 29 Apr 1941
- Margaret Mair+ b. 26 Apr 1876, d. 3 Apr 1967
Citations
- [S1924] Arthur Mair to Helen McBeath, Marriage entry, "On the Eleventh day of October 1856 at Seafield Church, District of Seafield. Marriage after Banns was solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Arthur Mair, age 24, residence Portknockie District of Seafield, Fisherman (Bachelor), parents John Mair Fisherman and Ann Mair maiden name Wood. Helen McBeath, Her X Mark, Alex Fraser Registrar Witnefs, age 24, residence Burgh of Cullen, Domestic Servant (Spinster), parents James McBeath Fisherman and Ann McBeath maiden name (Findley). Jas. Ledingham Minister of Seafield Church. William Mair Witnefs. Mary Bruce Witnefs. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Portknockie, on the 11th day of October, 1856. Alexander Fraser Registrar."
- [S1923] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Arthur Mair, male. Spouse: Helen McBeath. Marriage: 11 OCT 1856, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8469] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Mair, wife, married, female, age 28, born in Banffshire, Cullen, whitefisher's wife, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5512] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen Mair, wife, married, female, age 69, born in Cullen, Banffshire, resident at 86 Portknockie."
- [S5610] Helen Mair née McBeath, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Mair, (Widow of Arthur Mair "Dear", Fisherman), died 1924, August Fifteenth 9h P.M. at 27 Park St., Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 92 years. Father: James McBeth, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen (sic) McBeth M.S. Findlay (Deceased). Cause of death: Senile Decay, Hemiplegia, as cert. by I.A. Dawson M.B. Ch.B. Informant: William Smith Falconer, Grand Nephew, 5 Reidhaven St., Portknockie. Registered: 1924, 16th August at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.