Margaret Smith
F, #3156, b. 30 July 1863, d. 7 February 1953
Margaret Smith was born on 30 July 1863 at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Smith and Catherine Flett. She married George Mair at 167 East End, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 April 1890.2,3 As of 25 April 1890, her married name was Margaret Mair. She was the informant for Alexander Mair's birth at 238 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 May 1897.4,3
She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, head; William Mair, son.5
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Margaret Mair lived at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 Margaret died on 7 February 1953 at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 89.7,3
She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, head; William Mair, son.5
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that Margaret Mair lived at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6 Margaret died on 7 February 1953 at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 89.7,3
Children of Margaret Smith and George Mair
- Margaret Mair b. 9 Jun 1891
- Alexander Mair b. 8 May 1897
- William Mair b. 1900
Citations
- [S3165] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Smith, female. Birth: 30 JUL 1863 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Smith. Mother: Cathrine Flett."
- [S3164] George Mair "Bobbin" to Margaret Smith, Marriage entry, "1890 on the Twenty fifth day of April at 167 East End, Findochty. After Banns according to the Forms of the United Presbyterian Church. George Mair "Bobin", Fisherman (Widower), age 31, usual residence 238 Portknockie, Seafield, parents James Mair Fisherman Deceased and Mary Mair M.S. Wood. Margaret Smith, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 26, usual residence 238 Portknockie, Seafield, parents James Smith Carpenter (Master) and Catherine Smith M.S. Flett. J. Wesley McKee. William Flett Witness. James Mair Witness. Registered 1890 April 28 at Buckie, John Webster Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3294] Alexander Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Mair, 1897, May Eighth 8h 20m P.M. at 238 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: George Mair "Bobbin", Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair M.S. Smith, married 1890, April 25th in Findochty. Informant: Margaret Mair, Mother. Registered: 1897, May 31st at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S9543] 1921, Scottish Census, "Margaret Mair, head, age 57 years 10 months, female, widow, born in Banff, Portessie, personal occupation: Home Duties, dependent children: None, houses: 3 rooms 4 persons, holdings: 2 rooms 2 persons, resident at 4 Cliff Terrace."
- [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 111: PORTKNOCKIE, CLIFF TERRACE, "4, Mrs George Mair, "Bobbin", widow."
- [S3184] Margaret Mair née Smith, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Mair (Widow of George Mair, Fisherman), died 1953, February Seventh 10h 0m P.M. at 4 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Female, 89 years. Father: James Smith Carpenter (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Smith (M.S. Flett) (Deceased). Cause of death: Mycordial Degeneration, Fracture of neck of Femur (L), 14 days, Senility, as cert. by:- A.W. Thomson M.B. Ch.B. Informant: James Mair, Son (Present). Registered: 1953, February 7th at Portknockie, F.S. Kneale, Asst. Registrar."