George Mair

M, #9347, b. circa 1845, d. 10 January 1916
Pedigree
     George Mair was born circa 1845 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of James Mair and Elizabeth Grant.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 28 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; William Mair, son; Isabella Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Robert Mair, son; George Mair, son.1
George Mair was a mason, builder and crofter.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair, head; Isobela Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter; Robert Mair, son; George Mair, son; George Mair, grandson.2
He was the informant for, and present at, James Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 21 October 1865.3 He married Ann Taylor at Upper Skeith, Deskford, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 December 1869.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at Denhead, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Isabella Mair, daughter.5
He was the informant for, and present at, George Mair's birth at Bauds, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 October 1875.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at Bads, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Isabella Mair, daughter; Elsie Jane Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Annie Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; Jessie Legg, servant.7

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at Bads E Croft, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Ann Mair, wife; Isabella Mair, daughter; Elsie Jane Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Annie Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; Beatrice Grant Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Robert Mair, son; William Mair, son; Joseph Mair, son.8

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at West Bauds, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Mair, head; Annie Mair, wife; Elsie J Mair, daughter; George Mair, son; Annie Mair, daughter; Beatrice G Mair, daughter; James Mair, son; Robert Mair, son; William Mair, son; Thomas J Mair, son.9
George died on 10 January 1916 at West Bauds, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland.10,11 He was buried after 10 January 1916 at Cullen Old Kirkyard, Old Church Road, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.11

Children of George Mair and Ann Taylor

Citations

  1. [S8578] 1851, Scottish Census, "George Mair, son, male, age 6, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 28 Portknockie."
  2. [S8445] 1861, Scottish Census, "George Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 16, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), apprentice masson, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S10260] James Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair, Mason (Widower of Beatrice (sic) Grant), died 1865, October Twenty-first 8h P.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male, 61 years. Father: William Mair Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Mair M.S. Findlay (Deceased). Cause of death: Nervous debility, 4 months, No Regular Medical Attendant. Informant: George Mair, Son, present. Registered: 1865, October 24th at Farskane, Jas Cumming, Registrar."
  4. [S10262] George Mair to Annie Taylor, Marriage entry, "1869 On the Seventeenth day of December at Upper Skeith, Deskford. After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. George Mair, Mason (Bachelor), age 24 years, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Mair, Mason (deceased) and Beatrice (sic) Mair M.S. Grant (deceased). Annie Taylor, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 22 years, usual residence Upper Skeith, Parish of Deskford, parents Alexander Taylor, Crofter and Elspet Taylor M.S. Riddoch. James Mackintosh Minister of Deskford. Robert Mair Witnefs. William Sutherland Witnefs. Registered 1869 December 18th at Deskford, William Smith Registrar."
  5. [S10271] 1871, Scottish Census, "George Mair, head, married, male, age 26, born in Rathven, Banffshire, mason (journeyman), resident at Denhead."
  6. [S10283] George Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "George Mair, 1875, October Third 4h 30m A.M. at Bauds, Seafield, Rathven, Male. Father: George Mair, Mason (Journeyman). Mother: Ann Mair M.S. Taylor, married 1869 December 15th in Deskford. Informant: George Mair, Father, Present. Registered: 1875, October 23rd at Manse of Seafield, Thomas Fraser, Registrar."
  7. [S10267] 1881, Scottish Census, "George Mair, head, married, male, age 36, born in Rathven, Banff, crofter of 16 acres & mason, resident at Bads."
  8. [S10272] 1891, Scottish Census, "George Mair, head, married, male, age 46, born in Rathven, Banffshire, crofter & builder, resident at Bads E Croft."
  9. [S10273] 1901, Scottish Census, "George Mair, head, married, male, age 56, born in Rathven, Banffshire, mason contractor, resident at West Bauds."
  10. [S10264] George Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "George Mair, Builder (Master), (Married to Annie Taylor), died 1916, January Tenth 4h 30m A.M. at West Bauds, Findochty, Male, 71 years. Father: James Mair, Builder (Master) (deceased), Mother: Beatrice (sic) Mair M.S. Grant (deceased). Cause of death: Arterio Sclerosis, Hypertrophied prostate with cystitis (as certified by W.R. Duguid M.B.C.M.) Informant: George Mair, Son (Present), 189 Findochty. Registered: 1916, January 10th at Buckie, John W. Gordon, Registrar."
  11. [S10266] George Mair, Gravestone inscription data, "NM122538, George Mair, c. 1845 to 10 JAN 1916. Occupation : Builder & Mason. Date of Birth : c. 1845. Place of Birth : Portknockie. Spouse's Name : Annie Taylor. Headstone Ref : C(O)222. Date of Death : 10 JAN 1916. Place of Death : West Bauds, Findochty."