James Mair
M, #3113, b. 24 November 1826, d. 27 May 1898
James Mair "Bobbin" was born on 24 November 1826 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Mair and Margaret Mair. James Mair was baptized on 2 December 1826 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin". He was a whitefisher and fisherman.
He 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
He married Janet Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 March 1850.3,4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son.6
He married Ann Sclater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 October 1860.7,4 He was the informant for, and present at, Margaret Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 July 1862.8 James died on 27 May 1898 at Banff District Asylum, Boyndie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.4
He 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
He married Janet Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 March 1850.3,4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Jannet Mair, wife; Alexander Mair, son.6
He married Ann Sclater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 October 1860.7,4 He was the informant for, and present at, Margaret Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 2 July 1862.8 James died on 27 May 1898 at Banff District Asylum, Boyndie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 71.4
Children of James Mair and Janet Mair
- Alexander Mair+ b. 19 Oct 1850, d. 12 Nov 1926
- Janet Mair+ b. 12 Oct 1859, d. 5 Mar 1931
Citations
- [S2495] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Birth: 24 NOV 1826. Christening: 02 DEC 1826 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Mair."
- [S8677] 1841, Scottish Census, "James Mair, male, age 14, born in county, white fisher, resident in Portknockie."
- [S3098] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Spouse: Janet Mair. Marriage: 23 MAR 1850, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S2637] Yvonne Cowie, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Yvonne Cowie of Portknockie, Scotland.
- [S8612] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Mair, head, married, male, age 23, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher, resident in Portknockie."
- [S3088] James Mair to Ann Sclater, Marriage entry, "On the Eighteenth day of October 1860, at Portknockie, Marriage (after Banns) was Solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. James Mair, Age 32, Residence: Portknockie, Fisherman (Widower), Father: Alexr. Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Mair Maiden Name Mair. Ann Sclater, Her X Mark, Alexr. Slater Witness, John Wood Witness, Age 32, Residence: Portknockie, - (Spinster), Father: Alexander Sclater Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Sclater Maiden Name Innes. Jas. Ledingham Minr., Alexr. Slater Witness, John Wood Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Portknockie, on the 20th day of October, 1860 Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S8653] Margaret Mair née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Mair (Widow of Alexr Mair Fisherman), died 1862, July Second 8h 0m A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Female, 63 years. Father: John Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Gradual Decay (old age), 18 months, No Medical Attendant. Informant: James Mair, Son, present. Registered: 1862, July 2nd at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."