Margaret Mair
F, #3130, b. 12 April 1839
Margaret Mair was born on 12 April 1839 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Mair and Katherine Sclater. Margaret Mair was baptized on 6 May 1839 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, 40; Cathrine Mair, 35; Ann Mair, 10; John Mair, 10; Cathrine Mair, 7; George Mair, 4; Margaret Mair, 2; Janet Slater, 20.2
She married William Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 July 1860.3 As of 7 July 1860, her married name was Margaret Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 16 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Hellen Wood, servant; William Webster Wood, son.4
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, 40; Cathrine Mair, 35; Ann Mair, 10; John Mair, 10; Cathrine Mair, 7; George Mair, 4; Margaret Mair, 2; Janet Slater, 20.2
She married William Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 July 1860.3 As of 7 July 1860, her married name was Margaret Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 16 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Hellen Wood, servant; William Webster Wood, son.4
Children of Margaret Mair and William Wood
- William Webster Wood b. 1860
- Alexander Wood b. 7 Jan 1863
- George Walker Wood b. 1864, d. 17 Dec 1866
Citations
- [S2520] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Mair, female. Birth: 12 APR 1839. Christening: 06 MAY 1839 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Mair. Mother: Catherine Sclater."
- [S8715] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margaret Mair, female, age 2, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S7579] William Wood to Margaret Mair, Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "On the Seventh day of July 1860, at Portknockie. Marriage (after Banns) was solemnized between us according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William Wood, his X mark, Jas. Ledingham Witness, Alexr. Mair Witness, age 21, residence Portknockie, Fisherman (Bachelor), parents Alexander Wood Fisherman and Ann Wood Maiden Name Sutherland. Margaret Mair, her X mark, Jas. Ledingham Witness, Alexr. Mair Witness, age 21, residence Portknockie, (Spinster), parents James Mair Fisherman & Painter and Catherine Mair Maiden Name Sclater. Jas. Ledingham Minr. Alexr. Mair Witness. John Wood Witness. The above Marriage was Registered by me at Portknockie, on the 9th day of July, 1860. James Cumming Registrar."
- [S8405] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Wood, wife, married, female, age 22, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher's wife, resident at 16 Portknockie."