Margaret Mair
F, #3001, b. circa 1850, d. 24 December 1916
Margaret Mair "Shanker" was born circa 1850 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Margaret Wilson. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Shanker".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Helen Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; George Mair, son; David Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter.1
She married David Falconer at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 October 1870.2 As of 1 October 1870, her married name was Margaret Falconer. Margaret Mair was a seamstress. She married George Wood at 128 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 November 1900.3,4 As of 30 November 1900, her married name was Margaret Wood. Margaret died on 24 December 1916 at 122 Walker Road, Torry, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; Helen Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; George Mair, son; David Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter.1
She married David Falconer at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 October 1870.2 As of 1 October 1870, her married name was Margaret Falconer. Margaret Mair was a seamstress. She married George Wood at 128 Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 November 1900.3,4 As of 30 November 1900, her married name was Margaret Wood. Margaret died on 24 December 1916 at 122 Walker Road, Torry, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.4
Children of Margaret Mair and David Falconer
- Alexander Falconer b. 4 Oct 1872
- David Falconer+ b. 16 Apr 1875, d. 8 Aug 1935
Citations
- [S8529] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 10, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), scholar, resident at 130 Portknockie."
- [S2349] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "David Falconer, male. Spouse: Margaret Mair. Marriage: 01 OCT 1870, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S2921] George Wood to Margaret Mair, Marriage entry, "1900 on the Thirtieth day of November at 128 Seatown, Cullen. After Banns, According to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. George Wood, Fisherman (Widower), age 62, usual residence 128 Seatown, Cullen, parents George Wood Fisherman (Deceased) and Hellen Wood M.S. Mair (Deceased). Margaret Mair, Seamstress (Widow), age 49, usual residence Portknockie, Parish of Seafield, parents Alexander Mair Fisherman (Deceased) and Margaret Mair M.S. Wilson (Deceased). William Rose, U.F.C. Minister, Cullen. Alexr. Mair Witness. John Innes Witness. Registered 1900 December 3rd at Cullen, John G. Dunbar Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.