Helen Mair

F, #6034, b. 3 March 1833, d. 11 August 1917
     Helen Mair was born on 3 March 1833 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of William Mair and Helen Smith. Helen Mair was baptized on 20 March 1833 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Coy". Helen was usually known as Nellie.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Mair, 35; William Mair, 1; Margrete Mair, 10; Helen Mair, 8; Helen Mair, 30.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 27 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Mair, head; Helen Mair, daughter; William Mair, son; Janet Cowie, lodger.4
She married John Galt at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 October 1854.5,2 As of 21 October 1854, her married name was Helen Galt.2 Helen Mair was also known as Helen Gault.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 57 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Gault, head; Hellen Gault, wife; Margret Gault, daughter; Hellen Gault, daughter; James Gault, son; Caithren McIntosh, servant.6
Helen died on 11 August 1917 at 41 King Street, Lossiemouth, Elgin, Scotland, at age 84.7,2

Children of Helen Mair and John Galt

Citations

  1. [S4711] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Helen Mair, female. Birth: 03 MAR 1833. Christening: 20 MAR 1833 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Helen Smith."
  2. [S4702] Fiona Laws, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Fiona Laws of Auckland, New Zealand.
  3. [S8670] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Mair, female, age 8, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S8577] 1851, Scottish Census, "Helen Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 17, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, domestic servant, resident at 27 Portknockie."
  5. [S4712] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "John Galt, male. Spouse: Helen Mair. Marriage: 21 OCT 1854, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  6. [S8446] 1861, Scottish Census, "Hellen Gault, wife, married, female, age 28, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher's wife, resident at 57 Portknockie."
  7. [S4759] Helen Gault née Mair, Register of Deaths in the Parish of Drainie in the County of Elgin, "Helen Gault, Widow of John Gault, Fisherman, died 1917, August Eleventh 4h 40m A.M. at 41 King Street, Lossiemouth, Female, 85 years. Father: William Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Mair M.S. Smith (Deceased). Cause of death: Senile Asthema, Ascitis, As Certified by Thomas Branden M.B.C.M. Informant: Alex Smith, Son-in-law (Present). Registered: 1917, August 11th at Lossiemouth, James A. Peterkin, Registrar."