James Ritchie Mair

M, #665, b. 7 August 1899, d. 6 June 1974
Pedigree
     James Ritchie Mair was born on 7 August 1899 at 61 Roanheads, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Andrew Ritchie Mair and Jane Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 443 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Andrew R Mair, head; Jean R Mair, wife; Margaret R Mair, daughter; James R Mair, son; Elsie R Mair, daughter; Catherine Mair, daughter.3
James Ritchie Mair was a fisherman.
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that James Ritchie Mair lived at 12 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.4 He married Williamina Mair at Royal Bank Buildings, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, on 1 March 1928.5,2 James died on 6 June 1974 at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, at age 74.6,7,8,2 He was buried after 6 June 1974 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6,7
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)

Children of James Ritchie Mair and Williamina Mair

Citations

  1. [S4792] James Ritchie Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Ritchie Mair, 1899, August Seventh 8h P.M. at 61 Roanheads, Peterhead, Male. Father: Andrew Ritchie Mair, Fisherman, Domicil 289 Portknockie. Mother: Jane Mair M.S. Wood, married 1892 (sic) December 15th in Portknockie. Informant: Jane Mair, Mother. Registered: 1899, August 28th at Peterhead, Alex. Robertson, Registrar. 30th August Transcribed at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar. Par. of Birth Peterhead, No. 333."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S3188] 1911, Scottish Census, "James R Mair, son, male, age 11, school, born in Aberdeen, Peterhead, resident at 443 Portknockie."
  4. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 76: PORTKNOCKIE, "Mair, Jas. R., 12 Seafield Street", page 113: PORTKNOCKIE, SEAFIELD STREET, "12, Andrew R. Mair, "Shavie"; Jas. R. Mair."
  5. [S4800] James Ritchie Mair to Williamina Mair, Marriage entry, "1928 on the First day of March at Royal Bank Buildings, Elgin. By Declaration in presence of William George Mair, 21 High Street, Portknockie and Elsie Ritchie Mair, 12 Seafield Street, Portknockie. James Ritchie Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 28, usual residence 12 Seafield Street, Portknockie, parents Andrew Ritchie Mair Fisherman and Jane Mair M.S. Wood (deceased). Williamina Mair, Fish Worker (Spinster), age 27, usual residence 21 High Street, Portknockie, parents William Mair Fisherman and Ann Mair M.S. Wood. Warrant of Sheriff Substitute of Elginshire, dated 1st March 1928. Registered 1928 March 1st at Elgin, E.M. Cameron Assist. Registrar."
  6. [S8905] James Ritchie Mair and Williamina Mair née Mair, Monumental inscription, "JAMES R. MAIR died 6th June 1974 aged 74 years, beloved husband of WILLIAMINA MAIR died 18th May 1994 aged 94 years. Till He come."
  7. [S2040] James Ritchie Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM122869, James R Mair, c. 1900 to 06 JUN 1974. Date of Birth : c. 1900. Spouse's Name : Williamina Mair. Headstone Ref : H128. Date of Death : 06 JUN 1974."
  8. [S8904] James Ritchie Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Buckie, Surname: Mair. Forename: James Ritchie. Age at death: 74. Mother's Maiden Name: Wood. Year: 1974. Ref: 290/ 79. Registration District Name: Buckie.