Robert Mair

M, #2786, b. 8 September 1873, d. 7 November 1912
     Robert Mair was born on 8 September 1873 at 4 Garvock Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Mair and Ann Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 145 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Mair, head; Annie Mair, wife; John Mair, son; Catherine Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; Robert Mair, son; James Mair, son.3
Robert Mair was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 145 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, head; Robert Mair, son; John Mair, grandson.4
He married Helen Ann Slater at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 December 1902.5,2 Robert died on 7 November 1912 at Aberdeen Poorhouse, Oldmill, Newhills, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 39.2

Citations

  1. [S2146] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Robert Mair, male. Birth: 08 SEP 1873 Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Ann Mair."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S6062] 1881, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, son, male, age 8, born in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, scholar, resident at 145 Portknockie."
  4. [S8327] 1901, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, son, single, male, age 26, born in Aberdeen, fisherman, own account, resident at 145 Portknockie."
  5. [S3836] Robert Mair "Shavie" to Hellen Ann Slater, Marriage entry, "1902 on the Nineteenth day of December at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Robert Mair "Shavie", Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence No. 148 Portknockie, parents William Mair "Shavie" Fisherman (Deceased) and Ann Mair M.S. Mair "Duncan". Hellen Ann Slater, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 19, usual residence No. 254 Portknockie, parents Joseph Slater Fisherman and Catharine Ann Slater M.S. Mair "Painter". James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. John Mair Witness. Joseph Slater Witness. Registered 1902 December 22nd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."