Margaret Mair
F, #7847, b. 19 November 1817, d. 30 May 1877
Margaret Mair was born on 19 November 1817 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Mair and Ann Mair. Margaret Mair was baptized on 23 November 1817 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.2,1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Pim".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, 45; Margaret Mair, 20; Joseph Mair, 15.3
She married George Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 December 1842.4 As of 27 December 1842, her married name was Margaret Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Margret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; James Wood, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 196 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; Margaret Wood, daughter; James Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Hellen Wood, daughter; Catherine Wood, daughter; Jessie Ann Wood, daughter.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 194 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Ann Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Jessie A Wood, daughter.7
Margaret died on 30 May 1877 at The Square, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.8,9 She was buried after 30 May 1877 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.9
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, 45; Margaret Mair, 20; Joseph Mair, 15.3
She married George Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 27 December 1842.4 As of 27 December 1842, her married name was Margaret Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Margret Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; James Wood, son.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 196 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margaret Wood, wife; Margaret Wood, daughter; James Wood, son; Ann Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Hellen Wood, daughter; Catherine Wood, daughter; Jessie Ann Wood, daughter.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 194 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Wood, head; Margret Wood, wife; Ann Wood, daughter; George Wood, son; Helen Wood, daughter; Jessie A Wood, daughter.7
Margaret died on 30 May 1877 at The Square, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.8,9 She was buried after 30 May 1877 at Cullen Cemetery, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.9
Children of Margaret Mair and George Wood
- Margaret Wood b. 5 Feb 1843
- George Wood b. c 1848
- James Wood+ b. c 1850, d. 1 Jun 1892
- Ann Wood b. c 1851
- George Wood b. c 1853, d. 9 Oct 1873
- Helen Wood b. c 1855, d. 22 May 1892
- Catherine Wood b. c 1858, d. 2 Feb 1870
- Jessie Ann Wood b. 19 Jan 1861
Citations
- [S6507] Margaret Mair, OPR Baptism entry, "23 NOVEMBER 1817 JAMES MAIR in Portknockie had a child by his wife ANN MAIR born the 19th instant & baptized this day named MARGARET: Witnesses Margt Sclater, Margt Mair, Arthur Mair."
- [S6506] Margaret Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Old Parochial Register of Baptisms, Parish of Cullen, Surname: Mair. Forename: Margaret. Parents: James Mair / Ann Mair. Gender: Female. Date: 23/11/1817. Parish Number: 150. Ref: 40 266. Parish: Cullen.
- [S8716] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margaret Mair, female, age 20, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S6508] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "George Wood, male. Spouse: Margaret Mair. Marriage: 27 DEC 1842, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S6522] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Wood, wife, married, female, age 33, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's wife, resident in Portknockie."
- [S6523] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Wood, wife, married, female, age 43, born in Banffshire, Rathven, wife, resident at 196 Portknockie."
- [S6524] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margret Wood, wife, married, female, age 53, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 194 Portknockie."
- [S6521] Margaret Wood née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Portsoy in the County of Banff, "Margaret Wood, Widow of George Wood, Shipowner, died 1877, May Thirtieth 6h 0m P.M. at Square, Portsoy, Female, 59 years, Father: James Mair Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Mair (deceased), Cause of death: Inflammation of Kidneys & Bladder - 3 Months, Constipation & Chronic Gastritis, Inflammation & suppuration of Glands of arm & axilla after poisoned wound, As cert. by Alexr. Robb M.D.&C., Informant: John Peterkin, Son-in-law, Seafield Street, Portsoy (Present), Registered: 1877, May 31st at Portsoy, Jas. Kissach Registrar."
- [S6528] Margaret Wood née Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM200523, Margaret Wood (née Mair), c. 1821 to 30 MAY 1877. Date of Birth : c. 1821. Spouse's Name : George Wood, Ship Owner, Portknockie. Headstone Ref : C(N)162. Date of Death : 30 MAY 1877. Place of Death : Portsoy."