Robert Mair

M, #3985, b. 16 February 1842, d. 2 December 1922
Pedigree
     Robert Mair was born on 16 February 1842 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of James Mair and Elizabeth Grant. Robert Mair was baptized on 5 March 1842 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 28 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; William Mair, son; Isabella Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Robert Mair, son; George Mair, son.2
He was a boat builder and ship carpenter.
He was listed as head of household's son 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.3
He married Ann Wood at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 31 December 1867.4,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 44 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Beatrice Mair, daughter.6

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 55 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Beatrice Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; Cath Mair, daughter.7

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 54 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Beatrice Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; Catherine A Mair, daughter.8

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 54 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Robert Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; William Mair, son; Catherine Mair, daughter.9
Robert died on 2 December 1922 at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 80.10,11,12 He was buried after 2 December 1922 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11

Children of Robert Mair and Ann Wood

Citations

  1. [S9738] Robert Mair, Baptism extracts, "5 MARCH 1842 JAMES MAIR Mason, Portknockie had a child by his Wife ELIZABETH GRANT born on the 16th ult. & baptized this day, named ROBERT. Witnesses Robt. Grant & Isabella Allan. [Cullen OPR Vol.5 p.107 128]"
  2. [S8578] 1851, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, son, male, age 9, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 28 Portknockie."
  3. [S8445] 1861, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 19, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), journeyman boat builder, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S9737] Robert Mair to Ann Wood, Marriage entry, "1867 on the Thirty-first day of December at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. Robert Mair, Boat Carpenter (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Mair, Stone Mason (Deceased) and Beatrice (sic) Mair M.S. Grant (Deceased). Ann Wood (Spinster), age 29, usual residence Portknockie, parents John Wood, Fisherman and Ann Wood M.S. Mair. Chas. R.H.D. Gordon, Minister of Seafield. George Mair Witness. James Wood Witness. Registered 1867 December 31st at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
  5. [S3151] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Robert Mair, male. Spouse: Ann Wood. Marriage: 31 DEC 1867, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  6. [S9740] 1871, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, head, married, male, age 28, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, boat carpenter, resident at 44 Portknockie."
  7. [S9741] 1881, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, head, married, male, age 39, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, boat builder, resident at 55 Portknockie."
  8. [S10202] 1891, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, head, married, male, age 48, born in Banffshire, boatbuilder, resident at 54, New Street, Portknockie."
  9. [S9742] 1901, Scottish Census, "Robert Mair, head, married, male, age 59, boat carpenter, resident at 54 Portknockie."
  10. [S3150] Robert Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Robert Mair, Boat Carpenter (Married to Ann Wood), died 1922, December Second 6h A.M. at New St., Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 81 years. Father: James Mair Mason - Master (Deceased), Mother: Elizabeth Mair M.S. Grant (Deceased). Cause of death: Arterio-Sclerosis, Duration Uncertain, as cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B. C.M. Informant: George Mair, Nephew, 21 Park St., Portknockie. Registered: 1922, December 2nd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  11. [S3243] Robert Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM123315, Robert Mair, c. 1841 to 02 DEC 1922. Occupation : Boat Carpenter. Date of Birth : c. 1841. Spouse's Name : Ann Wood. Date of Marriage : 31 DEC 1867. Place of Marriage : Seafield. Headstone Ref : H159. Date of Death : 02 DEC 1922. Place of Death : New Street Portknockie."
  12. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.