Alexander Mair

M, #3071, b. 19 October 1850, d. 12 November 1926
Pedigree
     Alexander Mair "Bobbin" was born on 19 October 1850 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of James Mair and Janet Mair. Alexander Mair was baptized on 17 November 1850 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son.3

He was listed as head of household's stepson in the 1861 census at 228 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, wife; Al Mair, son; Jessie Mair, daughter.4
He was a fisherman. He married Isabella Galt at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 September 1872.5,2,6 He was the informant for, and present at, James Mair's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 October 1872.7,8,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Alexander Mair's birth at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 January 1879.9,2 He was the informant for Alexander Mair's death at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 February 1879.10,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Mair "Bobin", head; Isabella Mair "Bobin", wife; James Mair "Bobin", son; Jessie Mair "Bobin", daughter; Tom Mair "Bobin", son; Mary (sic) Mair "Bobin", daughter; Maggie Mair "Bobin", daughter; Alexr Mair "Bobin", son; John Mair "Bobin", son




.11
He was the informant for, and present at, William George Mair's birth at 5 Longate, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 6 August 1893.12,2
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Alexander Mair lived at 40 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.13 Alexander died on 12 November 1926 at 40 Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 76.2
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Children of Alexander Mair and Isabella Galt

Citations

  1. [S3099] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 19 OCT 1850. Christening: 17 NOV 1850 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Mair. Mother: Janet Mair."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S8612] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Mair, son, male, age 5 months, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's son, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S8543] 1861, Scottish Census, "Al Mair, son, male, age 9, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 228 Portknockie."
  5. [S2458] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexr. Mair, male. Spouse: Isabella Galt. Marriage: 14 SEP 1872, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  6. [S2637] Yvonne Cowie, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Yvonne Cowie of Portknockie, Scotland.
  7. [S2629] James Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair, 1872, October Sixteenth 5h A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Mair M. S. Galt. Married 1872 Septr 14th at Portknockie. Informant: Alexander Mair, Father (present). Registered: 1872, October 26th at Farskane, James Cumming, Registrar."
  8. [S2460] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Birth: 16 OCT 1872 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Isabella Galt."
  9. [S3553] Alexander Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair, 1879, January Tenth 9h 0m P.M. at 64 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Mair Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Mair M.S. Gault, married 1872 September 14th in Seafield. Informant: Alex Mair, Father (Present). Registered: 1879, January 25th at Seafield Manse, (name missing) Registrar."
  10. [S4480] Alexander Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair (Single), died 1879, February Tenth 10h 30m A.M. at 64 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 1 month. Father: Alexander Mair Fisherman, Mother: Isabella Mair M.S. Gault. Cause of death: Gripes, No Medical Attendant. Informant: Alexr Mair, Father. Registered: 1879, February 11th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  11. [S5529] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair "Bobin", head, married, male, age 40, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."
  12. [S3591] William George Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William George Mair, 1893, August Sixth 10h 35m A.M. at 5 Longate, Peterhead, Male. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman (Domicil Portknockie, Rathven). Mother: Isabella Mair M. S. Gault, married 1872, September in Portknockie. Informant: Alexander Mair, Father (Present). Registered: 1893, August 9th at Peterhead, Jno Paterson, Assistant Registrar. August 12th, Transcribed at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  13. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 76: PORTKNOCKIE, "Mair, Alex., 40 Church Street", page 111: PORTKNOCKIE, CHURCH STREET, "40, Alex. Mair, "Bobbin"; Ernest Mair."