Catherine Pirie
F, #4920, b. 2 May 1886, d. 6 February 1952
Catherine Pirie was born on 2 May 1886 at 14 Manner Street, Macduff, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Pirie and Helen Innes. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Priest".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 135½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Margaret S Pirie, daughter; Jane K Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, grandson.2,3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1911 census at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Jeannie Pirie, daughter.4
She married George Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1911.1 As of 12 December 1911, her married name was Catherine Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 10 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Catherine Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Helena Mair, daughter; Francis Mair, son.5
Catherine died on 6 February 1952 at 14 Ugie Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 65.1
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 135½ Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Hellen Pirie, wife; George Pirie, son; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Margaret S Pirie, daughter; Jane K Pirie, daughter; Alexander Pirie, grandson.2,3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1911 census at 225 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; Helen Pirie, daughter; Catherine Pirie, daughter; Jeannie Pirie, daughter.4
She married George Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 December 1911.1 As of 12 December 1911, her married name was Catherine Mair.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 10 Harbour Place, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Catherine Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Helena Mair, daughter; Francis Mair, son.5
Catherine died on 6 February 1952 at 14 Ugie Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 65.1
Children of Catherine Pirie and George Mair
- George Mair b. 10 Dec 1912, d. 24 Jul 1940
- Helena Mair+ b. 10 Nov 1914, d. 28 Feb 1974
- Francis Mair b. 28 Feb 1917
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S6394] 1901, Scottish Census, "Catherine Pirie, daughter, female, age 15, born in Banff, Portknockie, general servant, resident at 135½ Portknockie."
- [S5231] 1901, Scottish Census, "Catherine Pirie, daughter, female, age 15, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, general servant, resident at 135 Portknockie."
- [S10223] 1911, Scottish Census, "Catherine Pirie, daughter, female, age 24, single, fishworker, born in Banffshire, Macduff, resident at 225 Portknockie."
- [S9469] 1921, Scottish Census, "Catherine Mair, wife, age 35 years 1 month, female, married, born in Banff, Macduff, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 10 Harbour Place."