Margaret Ann Donaldson
F, #7876, b. circa 1853, d. 4 March 1927
Margaret Ann Donaldson was born circa 1853. She was the daughter of John Donaldson and Margaret Runcie.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 211 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Donaldson, head; Margaret Donaldson, wife; Jean Donaldson, daughter; John Donaldson, son; Margt Ann Donaldson, daughter; George Donaldson, son; William Donaldson, son.1
She married Joseph Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 October 1874.2,3 As of 9 October 1874, her married name was Margaret Ann Mair.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 252 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Donaldson, head; George Donaldson, son; Wm. Donaldson, son; Alexr. Donaldson, son; Margaret A. Mair, daughter; Elsie Ann Mair, grand daughter; Maggie Mair, grand daughter; Joseph Mair, grand son.4
She was listed as head of household's mother-in-law in the 1921 census at 2 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jeannie Mair, head; Margaret A. Mair, mother-in-law; Joseph Mair, son; William A. Mair, son; John D. Mair, son.5
Margaret died on 4 March 1927.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 211 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Donaldson, head; Margaret Donaldson, wife; Jean Donaldson, daughter; John Donaldson, son; Margt Ann Donaldson, daughter; George Donaldson, son; William Donaldson, son.1
She married Joseph Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 October 1874.2,3 As of 9 October 1874, her married name was Margaret Ann Mair.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 252 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Donaldson, head; George Donaldson, son; Wm. Donaldson, son; Alexr. Donaldson, son; Margaret A. Mair, daughter; Elsie Ann Mair, grand daughter; Maggie Mair, grand daughter; Joseph Mair, grand son.4
She was listed as head of household's mother-in-law in the 1921 census at 2 Cliff Terrace, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jeannie Mair, head; Margaret A. Mair, mother-in-law; Joseph Mair, son; William A. Mair, son; John D. Mair, son.5
Margaret died on 4 March 1927.3
Children of Margaret Ann Donaldson and Joseph Mair
- Elsie Ann Mair+ b. 1875
- Margaret Mair b. 5 Jan 1877
- Joseph Mair+ b. c 1878
Citations
- [S8548] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margt Ann Donaldson, daughter, female, age 8, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 211 Portknockie."
- [S6557] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Joseph Mair, male. Spouse: Margaret Ann Donaldson. Marriage: 9 OCT 1874, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S8552] 1881, Scottish Census, "Margaret A. Mair, daughter, widow, female, age 27, born in Rathven, Banff, resident at 252 Portknockie."
- [S9551] 1921, Scottish Census, "Margaret A. Mair, mother-in-law, age 68 years 6 months, female, widow, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Home Duties, dependent children: None, resident at 2 Cliff Terrace."