Alexander Mair

M, #2779, b. 7 July 1843, d. 18 September 1893
     Alexander Mair was born on 7 July 1843 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Mair and Catherine Findlay. Alexander Mair was baptized on 9 July 1843 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 Ann Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 November 1867.2 Alexander died on 18 September 1893 at 155 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 50.2

Children of Alexander Mair and Ann Wood

Citations

  1. [S2139] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 07 JUL 1843. Christening: 09 JUL 1843 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, "Allexr Mair, son, male, age 7, born in Portknockie, Banff, scholar, resident in Slack Road."
  4. [S3960] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 140 Portknockie."