John Mair
M, #3435, b. 25 March 1854, d. 30 May 1940
John Mair was born on 25 March 1854.1 He was the son of George Mair and Helen Bruce. John Mair was baptized on 2 April 1854 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Jean Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Hellen Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Mary Ann Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter.2
He was a fisherman. He married Helen Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 April 1878.3
He was listed as head of household's son-in-law in the 1881 census at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Slater Mash, head; James Slater Mash, son; George Slater Mash, son; John Mair, son-in-law; Helen Mair, daughter; Georgina Mair, grand child.4
He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Mair's death at 246 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 April 1908.5,3 John died on 30 May 1940 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.3
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 206 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Jean Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Hellen Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Mary Ann Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter.2
He was a fisherman. He married Helen Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 April 1878.3
He was listed as head of household's son-in-law in the 1881 census at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Slater Mash, head; James Slater Mash, son; George Slater Mash, son; John Mair, son-in-law; Helen Mair, daughter; Georgina Mair, grand child.4
He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Mair's death at 246 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 April 1908.5,3 John died on 30 May 1940 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.3
Child of John Mair and Helen Sclater
- Georgina Mair+ b. 4 Sep 1878
Citations
- [S2754] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Mair, male. Birth: 25 MAR 1854. Christening: 02 APR 1854 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Mair. Mother: Hellen Bruce."
- [S8546] 1861, Scottish Census, "John Mair, son, male, age 7, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 206 Portknockie."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S6700] 1881, Scottish Census, "John Mair, son-in-law, married, male, age 27, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman, resident at 230 Portknockie."
- [S3456] Helen Mair née Bruce, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Mair (Widow of George Mair, Fisherman), died 1908, April Twenty Fifth 8h 0m P.M. at 246 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 84 years. Father: George Bruce Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Jane Bruce M.S. Bruce (Deceased). Cause of death: Senile Degeneration, as cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B.C.M. Informant: John Mair, Son, Sea Cliff, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1908, April 27th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."