Jean Mair
F, #8666, b. 6 March 1837
Jean Mair was born on 6 March 1837 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Mair and Jean Lyall. Jean Mair was baptized on 18 March 1837 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Laird". Jean Mair was also known as Jane.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, 45; Jane Mair, 45; Alexr Mair, 20; George Mair, 14; William Mair, 11; Ann Mair, 9; Andrew Mair, 6; Jane Mair, 3.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Mair, head; George Mair, son; William Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's sister-in-law in the 1861 census at 203 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, wife; Margt Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, sister-in-law.4
She married William Bruce at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 November 1862.5,6 As of 21 November 1862, her married name was Jean Bruce.
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, 45; Jane Mair, 45; Alexr Mair, 20; George Mair, 14; William Mair, 11; Ann Mair, 9; Andrew Mair, 6; Jane Mair, 3.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jean Mair, head; George Mair, son; William Mair, son; Ann Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's sister-in-law in the 1861 census at 203 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ann Mair, wife; Margt Mair, daughter; Jean Mair, sister-in-law.4
She married William Bruce at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 November 1862.5,6 As of 21 November 1862, her married name was Jean Bruce.
Citations
- [S7635] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Jean Mair, female. Birth: 6 MAR 1837. Christening: 18 MAR 1837 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Mair. Mother: Jean Lyall."
- [S8714] 1841, Scottish Census, "Jane Mair, female, age 3, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S8611] 1851, Scottish Census, "Jean Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 15, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisher's assistant, resident in Portknockie."
- [S8622] 1861, Scottish Census, "Jean Mair, sister-in-law, unmarried, female, age 24, born in Banffshire, Rathven, domestic servant, resident at 203 Portknockie."
- [S7627] William Bruce to Jean Mair, Marriage entry, "1862, November Twenty-first at Seafield Church, After Banns, according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William Bruce, His X Mark, Jas. Ledingham Witness, James Bruce Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 27, residence Portknockie, parents James Bruce Fisherman and Catherine Bruce M.S. Thomson. Jane Mair (Spinster), age 26, residence Portknockie, parents George Mair Fisherman (Deceased) and Jane Mair M.S. Lyall. Jas. Ledingham, Minr. Alexander Pirie Witness. James Bruce Witness. Registered 1862 Nov. 24th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.