Jessie Ann Pirie

F, #4669, b. 19 August 1878, d. 1 July 1947
     Jessie Ann Pirie was born on 19 August 1878 at Roanheads, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of William Pirie and Ann Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Coull". Her family was known by the bye-name of "Willackie" or "Wildie".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 131 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jessie Ann Pirie, daughter; Mary Pirie, daughter.2

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at 131 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; William Pirie, son; James Pirie, son; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jessie A. Pirie, daughter; John M. Pirie, son; Jacob Pirie, son; George Pirie, son; Jemima Pirie, daughter; Arthur Pirie, son.3
She was the informant for Jessie Ann Pirie's birth at 131 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 June 1896.4
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 131 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Pirie, head; Ann Pirie, wife; Georgina Pirie, daughter; Jessie A. Pirie, daughter; John Pirie, son; George Pirie, son; Jemima Pirie, daughter; Arthur Pirie, son; Jessie A. Pirie, daughter (sic).5
She married Alexander Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 September 1902.6,1 As of 10 September 1902, her married name was Jessie Ann Mair. She was the informant for Margaret Mair's birth at 418 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 September 1906.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 25 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair, head; Jessie Ann Mair, wife; Francis Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter; Alex Mair, son; Rose Helen Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; William John Mair, son.8
She was the informant for Ruby Mair's birth at 25 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 January 1922.9 Jessie died on 1 July 1947 at 25 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 68.10,11,12,13 She was buried after 1 July 1947 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.12

Children of Jessie Ann Pirie and Alexander Mair

Citations

  1. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  2. [S5312] 1881, Scottish Census, "Jessie Ann Pirie, daughter, female, age 3, born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, resident at 131 Portknockie."
  3. [S3648] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jessie A. Pirie, daughter, unmarried, female, age 12, born in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, scholar, resident at 131 Portknockie."
  4. [S8335] Jessie Ann Pirie, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jessie Ann Pirie (Illegitimate), 1896, June Sixteenth 8h 0m P.M. at 131 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: -. Mother: Jessie Ann Pirie, Fisher-girl. Informant: Jessie Ann Pirie, Mother. Registered: 1896, August 22nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  5. [S3675] 1901, Scottish Census, "Jessie A. Pirie, daughter, single, female, age 20, born in Aberdeen, Peterhead, fisherworker, worker, resident at 131 Portknockie."
  6. [S5166] Alexander Mair to Jessie Ann Pirie, Marriage entry, "1902, On the Tenth day of September at Seafield Church, Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. Alex. Mair Fisherman (Bachelor), Age 29, Usual residence: No. 418 Portknockie, Father: Francis Mair "Slater" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Annie Mair M.S. Flett (Deceased). Jessie Ann Pirie Fishergirl (Spinster), Age 24, Usual residence: No. 236 Portknockie, Father: William Pirie "Wildie" Fisherman, Mother: Ann Pirie M.S Mair. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. William Pirie Witness, James Wood Witness. Registered: 1902 September 11th At Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S4541] Margaret Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Mair, 1906, September Sixth 5h 0m A.M. at 418 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Mair "Frank", Fisherman. Mother: Jessie Ann Mair M. S. Pirie, married 1902, September 10th, Seafield. Informant: Jessie Ann Mair, Mother. Registered: 1906 December 26th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S9375] 1921, Scottish Census, "Jessie Ann Mair, wife, age 43 years 9 months, female, married, born in Banff, Portknockie (sic), personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 25 Seafield Street."
  9. [S9504] Ruby Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ruby Mair, 1922, January Twenty Seventh 9h 45m P.M. at 25 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman. Mother: Jessie Ann Mair M.S. Pirie, married 1903 September 18th in Seafield. Informant: Jessie Ann Mair, Mother. Registered: 1922, February 17th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  10. [S9403] Jessie Ann Mair née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jessie Ann Mair, Married to Alexander Mair Fisherman (Retired), died 1947, July First 4h 30m A.M. at 25 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Female, 68 years. Father: William Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Pirie M.S. Wood (sic) (Deceased). Cause of death: Carcinoma of Rectum, as cert. by J.C. Wood M.B. Ch.B. Informant: Alex Mair, Widower (Present). Registered: 1947, July 1st at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."
  11. [S9376] Jessie Ann Mair née Pirie, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Mair. Forename: Jessie Ann. Age at death: 68. Gender: Female. Year: 1947. Ref: 164/2 10. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  12. [S4675] Jessie Ann Pirie, Francis Mair, James Mair and William John Mair Alexander Mair, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of JESSIE ANN PIRIE who died 3rd July (sic) 1947 aged 68 years beloved wife of ALEXANDER MAIR who died 1st December (sic) 1947 aged 74 years, and sons FRANCIS who died 23rd July 1975 aged 72 years, JAMES MAIR who died 27th March 1996 aged 78 years, WILLIAM JOHN MAIR who died 9th August 2000 aged 80 years."
  13. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.