Helen Mair

F, #3112, b. 3 May 1829, d. 23 January 1880
     Helen Mair was born on 3 May 1829.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Margaret Mair. Helen Mair was baptized on 9 May 1829 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 18; James Mair, 14; Helen Mair, 10; John Mair, 9; Ann Mair, 7; Lillie Mair, 4.2
She married Alexander Sclater at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 October 1853.3,4 As of 15 October 1853, her married name was Helen Sclater. Helen Mair was also known as Helen Slater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 200 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ali Slater, head; Hellen Slater, wife; John Slater, son; Hellen Slater, daughter; Al Slater, son; Margt Slater, daughter; Lillia Mair, servant.5

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 200 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Helen Sclater, wife; John Sclater, son; Helen Sclater, daughter; Alexander Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; James Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Jane Mitchel, servant.6
Helen died on 23 January 1880 at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 50.4

Children of Helen Mair and Alexander Sclater

Citations

  1. [S2494] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Helen Mair, female. Birth: 03 MAY 1829. Christening: 09 MAY 1829 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Mair."
  2. [S8677] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Mair, female, age 10, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S2763] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Sclater, male. Spouse: Helen Mair. Marriage: 15 OCT 1853, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  4. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  5. [S3953] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Slater, wife, married, female, age 31, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman wife, resident at 200 Portknockie."
  6. [S3952] 1871, Scottish Census, "Helen Sclater, wife, married, female, age 40, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at 200 Portknockie."