James Mair

M, #2778, b. 20 December 1840, d. 29 May 1898
Pedigree
     James Mair was born on 20 December 1840 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Mair and Catherine Findlay. James Mair was baptized on 24 December 1840 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Slack Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; William Mair, son; James Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Jean Hay, niece.3
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 140 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Cathrine Mair, head; James Mair, son; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; George Mair, son.4
He married Catherine Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 November 1862.5,6,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Francis Mair's death at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 April 1880.7,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair Shavie, head; Cath. Mair Shavie, wife; James Mair Shavie, son; William Mair Shavie, son; Cath. Mair Shavie, daughter; George Mair Shavie, son; Janet (sic) Mair Shavie, daughter; Joseph Mair Shavie, son; Alex. Mair Shavie, son.8
He was the informant for, and present at, John Mair's death at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 September 1881.9 He was the informant for Elsie Mair's death at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 February 1884.10,11 His family was known by the tee-name of "Campbell".
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas. Mair Shavie Campbell, head; Katrine Mair Shavie, wife; Geo. Mair Shavie, son; Joseph Mair Shavie, son; Alexr. Mair Shavie, son.12
James died on 29 May 1898 at 404 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 57.13,2
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Children of James Mair and Catherine Sclater

Citations

  1. [S2138] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Birth: 20 DEC 1840. Christening: 24 DEC 1840 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Catherine Findlay."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S3959] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Mair, son, male, age 9, born in Portknockie, Banff, scholar, resident in Slack Road."
  4. [S3960] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 140 Portknockie."
  5. [S7628] James Mair to Catherine Sclater, Marriage entry, "1862, November Twenty-eighth at Portknockie, After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. James Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 20, residence Portknockie, parents William Mair Fisherman (Deceased) and Catherine Mair M.S. Findlay. Catherine Slater, Her X Mark, Alexr. Mair Witness, William Mair Witness, (Spinster), age 22, residence Portknockie, parents George Slater Fisherman and Jane Slater M.S. Donaldson (Deceased). John MacKay, Minister of Fr. Ch. at Cullen. Alexander Mair Witness. John Donaldson Witness. Registered 1862 Nov. 29th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
  6. [S2291] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Spouse: Catherine Slater. Marriage: 28 NOV 1862, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  7. [S7236] Francis Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Francis Mair (Single), died 1880, April Tenth 5h 0m A.M. at 19 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 1 year, Father: James Mair Fisherman, Mother: Catharine Mair M.S. Slater, Cause of death: Hooping Cough, Bronchitis, 10 days, as cert. by S. Clark M.D. M.B.C.M., Informant: James Mair, Father (Present), Registered: 1880, April 12th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  8. [S7817] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Mair Shavie, head, married, male, age 38, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman, resident at 19 Portknockie."
  9. [S7228] John Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Mair (Single), died 1881, September Twenty Ninth 4h 0m A.M. at 19 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 4 months, Father: James Mair "Shavie" Fisherman, Mother: Catharine Mair M.S. Slater, Cause of death: Consumption, No medical attendant, Informant: James Mair, Father (Present), Registered: 1881, September 29th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  10. [S4452] Elsie Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Elsie Mair (Single), died 1884, February Fourth 10h 0m A.M. at 19 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 4 months. Father: James Mair "Shavie" Fisherman, Mother: Catherine Mair M.S. Slater. Cause of death: Infantile Syphilis, As Cert by Alexr Hendry M.B. C.M. Informant: James Mair, Father. Registered: 1884, February 4th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  11. [S3624] Ann Campbell, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Ann Campbell of Portknockie, Moray, Scotland.
  12. [S3696] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jas. Mair Shavie Campbell, head, married, male, age 51, born in Rathven, Portknockie, Bshire, fisherman, resident at 19 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  13. [S2290] James Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair, Fisherman (Married to Catharine Slater), died 1898, May Twenty Ninth 5h 30m P.M. at 404 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 54 years. Father: William Mair "Shavie", Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catharine Mair M.S. Findlay "Den". Cause of death: Chronic congestion of brain, 6 months, Paralysis, 14 days, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: George Mair "Shavie", Son. Registered: 1898, May 30th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."