Mary Ann Mair

F, #86, b. 4 October 1880, d. 21 December 1946
Mary Ann Slater née Mair (c1880-1946)
(Photograph kindly provided by Edgar Donaldson Mair)
     Mary Ann Mair was born on 4 October 1880 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of John Mair and Margaret Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Mull" or "Bobbin".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Maggie Slater, wife; Mary Ann Mair, daughter.2

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1891 census at 237 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair “Bobin”, head; Maggie Mair “Bobin”, wife; Mary Ann Mair “Bobin”, daughter; Maggie Mair, daughter; John Mair “Bobin”, son; James Mair “Bobin”, son; George Mair, son.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1901 census at 237 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; Mary Ann Mair, daughter; Margaret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; George Mair, son; Fanny Mair, daughter.4
She married William George Slater at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 December 1903.5 As of 10 December 1903, her married name was Mary Ann Slater. Mary Ann Slater witnessed the birth of Williamina Slater on 5 January 1910 at 446 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.6,7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 446 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William G. Slater, head; Mary Ann Slater, wife; Maggie Slater, daughter; Eveline Slater, daughter; Williamina Slater, daughter.8

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 6 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Geo Slater, head; Mary Ann Slater, wife; Evaline Slater, daughter; Williamina Slater, daughter.9
Mary Ann Mair died on 21 December 1946 at Banff, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 66.10,1 She was buried after 21 December 1946 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.10

Children of Mary Ann Mair and William George Slater

Citations

  1. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  2. [S705] 1881, Scottish Census, "Mary Ann Mair, daughter, female, age 6 months, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman's daughter."
  3. [S39] 1891, Scottish Census, "Mary Ann Mair "Bobin", daughter, female, age 10, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 237 Portknockie."
  4. [S704] 1901, Scottish Census, "Mary Ann Mair, daughter, single, female, age 20, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, domestic worker, resident at 237 Portknockie."
  5. [S6118] William George Slater to Mary Ann Mair, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1903, on the Tenth day of December at Seafield Church, After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William George Slater, Fisherman (Bachelor), 25 years, resident at No 271 Portknockie, Father: Alexander Slater, Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Slater M.S. Goodbrand. Mary Ann Mair, Fishergirl (Spinster), 23 years, resident at No 237 Portknockie, Father: John Mair "Bobbin", Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Mair M.S Mair. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. John Mair Witness. James Findlay Witness. Registered: 1903, December 11th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  6. [S2965] Williamina Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Williamina Slater, 1910, January Fifth 11h 45m P.M. at 446 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: William George Slater, Fisherman. Mother: Mary Ann Slater M. S. Mair, married 1903 December 10th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Ann Slater, Mother. Registered: 1910, January 27th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  7. [S816] Lynda McHardy née Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Lynda McHardy of Aberdeen, Scotland.
  8. [S3186] 1911, Scottish Census, "Mary Ann Slater, wife, female, age 30, married, duration of marriage 7 years, children born alive 3, children still living 3, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 446 Portknockie."
  9. [S9394] 1921, Scottish Census, "Mary Ann Slater, wife, age 40 years 8 months, female, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 6 Seafield Street."
  10. [S1118] Mary Ann Slater née Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM175150, Mary Ann Slater (née Mair), c. 1880 to 21 DEC 1946. Date of Birth : c. 1880. Spouse's Name : William George Slater. Headstone Ref : H393. Date of Death : 21 DEC 1946."