Christian Taylor
F, #3070, b. before 17 April 1836
Christian Taylor was born before 17 April 1836 at Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was baptized on 17 April 1836 at Parish of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Andrew Taylor and Jane Stephen. Christian Taylor was also known as Christina. She married James Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 March 1861.2,3 As of 2 March 1861, her married name was Christian Mair.
She was listed as head of household's daughter-in-law in the 1861 census at 6 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; George Mair, son; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; Christina (sic) Mair, daughter-in-law.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 222 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Christina Mair, wife; James Mair, son; Jessie Mair, daughter; Jane Mair, daughter; Margaret A. Mair, daughter; Margaret Taylor, visitor; Jessie Taylor, visitor.5
She was listed as head of household's daughter-in-law in the 1861 census at 6 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; George Mair, son; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; Christina (sic) Mair, daughter-in-law.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 222 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Christina Mair, wife; James Mair, son; Jessie Mair, daughter; Jane Mair, daughter; Margaret A. Mair, daughter; Margaret Taylor, visitor; Jessie Taylor, visitor.5
Children of Christian Taylor and James Mair
- James Mair b. 21 May 1861
- Jessie Mair b. 6 Jan 1863
- Jane Mair b. 12 Jun 1865
- Margaret Ann Mair b. 23 Sep 1867
- Andrew Mair b. 9 Sep 1870, d. 12 Mar 1871
- Andrew Mair b. 7 Mar 1872
- Mary Mair b. 16 Nov 1873
- Christina Mair b. 23 May 1881, d. 4 Feb 1951
Citations
- [S7201] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Christian Taylor, female. Christening: 17 APR 1836 Fraserburgh, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: Andrew Taylor. Mother: Jane Stephen."
- [S7205] James Mair to Christian Taylor, Marriage entry, "1861, March Second at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 23, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Mair Fisherman and Janet Mair M.S. Gault. Christian Taylor, Her X Mark, James Wood Witness, George Anderson Witness (Spinster), age 23, usual residence Portknockie, parents Andrew Taylor Fisherman and Jane Taylor M.S. Stephen (Deceased). Walter Gregor, Minister of Macduff. Jas. Cumming Witness. William Mair Witness. Registered 1861 March 4th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S4624] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, “James Mair, male. Spouse: Christian Taylor. Marriage: 2 MAR 1861 Seafield, Banff, Scotland”.
- [S8394] 1861, Scottish Census, "Christina (sic) Mair, daughter-in-law, married, female, age 25, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Aberdeenshire - Fraserburgh), whitefisher's wife, resident at 6 Portknockie."
- [S7454] 1871, Scottish Census, "Christina Mair, wife, married, female, age 27, born in Aberdeenshire, Fraserburgh, resident at 222 Portknockie."