James Mair
M, #2942, b. 14 August 1862, d. 30 May 1940
James Mair was born illegitimate on 14 August 1862 at Helmsdale, Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of James Mair and Catherine Sclater. His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie". James Mair was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son 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.3
His family was known by the tee-name of "Campbell". He married Margaret Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 September 1888.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 404 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; James Mair, son; Jeanie W Mair, daughter; Adamina Mair, daughter; Margaret A Mair, daughter; Georgina Mair, daughter.4,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 7 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; Georgina Mair, daughter.5,6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Mair lived at 7 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7 James died on 30 May 1940 at 7 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 77.2 He was buried after 30 May 1940 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
He was listed as head of household's son 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.3
His family was known by the tee-name of "Campbell". He married Margaret Wood at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 September 1888.2
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 404 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; James Mair, son; Jeanie W Mair, daughter; Adamina Mair, daughter; Margaret A Mair, daughter; Georgina Mair, daughter.4,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 7 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; Georgina Mair, daughter.5,6
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Mair lived at 7 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7 James died on 30 May 1940 at 7 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 77.2 He was buried after 30 May 1940 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8
- 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)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Wilkin" (b. c1800)
Children of James Mair and Margaret Wood
- William Mair b. 11 Sep 1889, d. 14 Nov 1975
- James Mair b. 6 Sep 1891
- Jane Wood Mair b. 6 Sep 1891, d. 4 Apr 1974
- Catherine Mair b. 23 Aug 1893
- Adamina Mair b. 2 May 1896
- Margaret Ann Mair b. 1 Feb 1899
- Georgina Mair b. 20 Jan 1903, d. 19 Jan 1977
Citations
- [S2308] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Slater, male. Birth: 14 AUG 1862 Kildonan, Sutherland, Scotland. Mother: Cathrine Slater."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S7817] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Mair Shavie, son, unmarried, male, age 18, born in Portknockie, Banff (sic), fisherman, resident at 19 Portknockie."
- [S5627] 1911, Scottish Census, "James Mair, head, male, age 49, married, fisherman in fishing industry, worker, born in Sutherland, Helmsdale, resident at 404 Portknockie, 3 rooms with one or more windows, 7 persons in house."
- [S9495] 1921, Scottish Census, "James Mair, head, age 58 years 10 months, male, married, born in Sutherland, Helmsdale, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Employer, dependent children: None, houses: 4 rooms 3 persons, holdings: 4 rooms 3 persons, resident at 7 Admiralty Street."
- [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 76: PORTKNOCKIE, "Mair, James, 7 Admiralty Street", page 110: PORTKNOCKIE, ADMIRALTY STREET, "7, James Mair, "Campbell", fishern."
- [S2309] James Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM122825, James Mair, c. 1863 to 30 MAY 1940. Date of Birth : c. 1863. Spouse's Name : Margaret Wood. Headstone Ref : H288. Date of Death : 30 MAY 1940."