George Mair
M, #3172, b. 18 February 1860
George Mair "Johns" was born on 18 February 1860 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 He was the son of James Mair and Elizabeth Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Johns".
He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Isobela Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter; Robert Mair, son; George Mair, son; George Mair, grandson.4
George Mair was a fisherman. He married Margaret Ferguson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 September 1887.5 His family was known by the tee-name of "Jameson". He was the informant for Jemima Mair's birth at 70 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 July 1890.6,7 He was the informant for Margaret Ann Mair's birth at 70 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 July 1890.8,9
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 70 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Maggie Mair, wife; Jemima Mair, daughter; Thomas J. Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter; Richard G. Mair, son.10
He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Isobela Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter; Robert Mair, son; George Mair, son; George Mair, grandson.4
George Mair was a fisherman. He married Margaret Ferguson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 September 1887.5 His family was known by the tee-name of "Jameson". He was the informant for Jemima Mair's birth at 70 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 July 1890.6,7 He was the informant for Margaret Ann Mair's birth at 70 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 20 July 1890.8,9
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 70 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Maggie Mair, wife; Jemima Mair, daughter; Thomas J. Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter; Richard G. Mair, son.10
Children of George Mair and Margaret Ferguson
- Jemima Mair b. 20 Jul 1890
- Margaret Ann Mair b. 20 Jul 1890, d. 24 Feb 1891
- Thomas James Mair b. 1896
- Margaret Mair b. 6 Oct 1899
- Richard George Mair b. 1902
Citations
- [S2888] George Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "George Mair, 1860, February Eighteenth 3h 0m A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: James Mair, Seaman (R.N.) H.M. Ship Centurion. Mother: Elizabeth Mair, Maiden Name Mair. Informant: James Mair, Grandfather, Present. Registered: 1860, Feb. 29th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming, Registrar."
- [S2565] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "George Mair, male. Birth: 18 FEB 1860 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Mair. Mother: Elizabeth Mair."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S8445] 1861, Scottish Census, "George Mair, grandson, male, age 1, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), resident in Portknockie."
- [S2946] George Mair to Margaret Ferguson, Marriage entry, "1887 on the Twenty-Third day of September at Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. George Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Mair "Johns" Fisherman and Elizabeth Mair M.S. Mair. Margaret Ferguson, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), age 22, usual residence Portsoy, parents John Ferguson Fisherman and Ann Ferguson M.S. McIntosh. Peter Brown, Free Church Minister. William Mair Witness. Robert Mair Witness. Registered 1887 September 24th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S7013] Jemima Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Twin, Jemima Mair, 1890, July Twentieth 7h 15m P.M. at 70 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: George Mair "James' son", Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair M. S. Ferguson, married 1887 September 23d in Seafield. Informant: George Mair, Father. Registered: 1890, August 2nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S7016] Jemima Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Mair. Forename: Jemima. Gender: Female. Year: 1890. Ref: 167/ 28. Registration District Name: Seafield.
- [S8045] Margaret Ann Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Twin, Margaret Ann Mair, 1890, July Twentieth 7h 0m P.M. at 70 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: George Mair "Jameson", Fisherman. Mother: Margaret Mair M. S. Ferguson, married 1887 September 23d in Seafield. Informant: George Mair, Father. Registered: 1890, August 2nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S7017] Margaret Ann Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Mair. Forename: Margaret Ann. Gender: Female. Year: 1890. Ref: 167/ 27. Registration District Name: Seafield.
- [S7020] 1911, Scottish Census, "George Mair, head, male, age 51, married, fishing in fishing industry, own account, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 70 Portknockie, 2 rooms with one or more windows, 6 persons in house."