James Mair
M, #522, b. 12 June 1850, d. 27 February 1918
James was born at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 June 1850.1 He was the son of James Mair and Mary Wood. James Mair was baptized on 14 June 1850 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 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Mary Mair, wife; Ann Mair, daughter; James Mair, son.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 204 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Mary Mair, wife; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Mary Mair, daughter; George Mair, son.3
He was a boat carpenter.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 204 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Mary Mair, wife; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Mary Ann Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter.4
He was the informant for, and present at, James Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 September 1875.5 He married Jessie Flett at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 November 1875.6 James died on 27 February 1918 at Merivale, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 67.7 He was buried after 27 February 1918 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Mary Mair, wife; Ann Mair, daughter; James Mair, son.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 204 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Mary Mair, wife; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Mary Mair, daughter; George Mair, son.3
He was a boat carpenter.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 204 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Mary Mair, wife; James Mair, son; John Mair, son; Mary Ann Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Margaret Mair, daughter.4
He was the informant for, and present at, James Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 September 1875.5 He married Jessie Flett at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 November 1875.6 James died on 27 February 1918 at Merivale, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 67.7 He was buried after 27 February 1918 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.7
Child of James Mair and Janet Flett
- Helen Anne Mair b. 3 Jan 1880
Citations
- [S557] James Mair, OPR Baptism entry, "14th June 1850 James Mair, Bobbin, Portknockie had a child by his wife Mary Wood born on the 12th inst. and baptized this day named James; Witnefses Jas Wood senr and James Wood junr both in Portknockie."
- [S709] 1851, Scottish Census, "James Mair, son, male, age 9 months, born in Portknockie, Banff, resident at Pultney Street."
- [S708] 1861, Scottish Census, "James Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 9, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 204 Portknockie."
- [S707] 1871, Scottish Census, "James Mair, son, single, male, age 21, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, boat carpenter, resident at 204 Portknockie."
- [S5027] James Mair "Tells", Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair "Tells" (Fisherman), Married to Mary Wood, died 1875, September Twenty sixth 3h 30m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield, Rathven, Male, 55 years, Father: John Mair "Bobin" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Wood (Deceased), Cause of death: Tumour (Cancerous?) near stomach 3 years, Diahorrea - 4 months, as Certified by Alexander Robb M.D., Informant: James Mair, Son (Present), Registered: 1875, September 27th at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser Registrar."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S941] James Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM122821, James Mair, c. 1851 to 27 FEB 1918. Occupation: Boatbuilder. Date of Birth : c. 1851. Spouse's Name: Jessie Flett. Headstone Ref : H560. Date of Death : 27 FEB 1918. Place of Death: Merivale Findochty."