Elizabeth Strachan
F, #2080, b. circa 1830, d. 7 April 1907
Elizabeth Strachan was born circa 1830 at Inverallochy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of William Strachan and Margaret Masson. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Mull". She married John Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 14 October 1852.1 As of 14 October 1852, her married name was Elizabeth Mair. She was the informant for, and present at, John Mair's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 6 October 1856.2,1
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 95 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Elizabeth Mair, wife; Elizabeth Ann Mair, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 210 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Elizabeth Mair, wife; Elizabeth Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; Andrew R Mair, son; David Mair, son; John Mair, father; Barbra Ritchie, servant.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair Shavie, head; Eliza Strachan Mair Mull, wife; Eliza A Mair Shavie, daughter; Alexr Mair Shavie, son; Andrew Ritchie Mair Shavie, son; David Mair Shavie, son; Elspet Smith Mair Shavie, daughter.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair Shavie, head; Elizabeth Mair Shavie, wife; Elizabeth Ann Mair Shavie, daughter; Andrew Mair Shavie, son; David Mair Shavie, son; Elsie Mair Shavie, daughter; George Mair, grandson.6
She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Betsy Mair, head; Elizabeth Ann Mair, daughter; David Mair, son; George Mair, grandson.7
Elizabeth died on 7 April 1907 at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8,1
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 95 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Elizabeth Mair, wife; Elizabeth Ann Mair, daughter.3
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 210 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair, head; Elizabeth Mair, wife; Elizabeth Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; Andrew R Mair, son; David Mair, son; John Mair, father; Barbra Ritchie, servant.4
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair Shavie, head; Eliza Strachan Mair Mull, wife; Eliza A Mair Shavie, daughter; Alexr Mair Shavie, son; Andrew Ritchie Mair Shavie, son; David Mair Shavie, son; Elspet Smith Mair Shavie, daughter.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Mair Shavie, head; Elizabeth Mair Shavie, wife; Elizabeth Ann Mair Shavie, daughter; Andrew Mair Shavie, son; David Mair Shavie, son; Elsie Mair Shavie, daughter; George Mair, grandson.6
She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Betsy Mair, head; Elizabeth Ann Mair, daughter; David Mair, son; George Mair, grandson.7
Elizabeth died on 7 April 1907 at 251 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.8,1
Children of Elizabeth Strachan and John Mair
- John Mair b. 29 Dec 1855, d. 6 Oct 1856
- James Mair b. 28 Apr 1858, d. 1 Jan 1861
- Elizabeth Mair+ b. 10 Aug 1860
- Alexander Mair+ b. 13 Feb 1865, d. 4 Aug 1943
- Andrew Ritchie Mair+ b. 27 Jun 1867, d. 18 Nov 1935
- David Mair+ b. 20 Dec 1869, d. 9 Mar 1923
- Elspet Smith Mair b. 2 Feb 1874
Citations
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S9803] John Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Mair John (Single), died 1856, October Sixth 5h 0m A.M. at Portknockie, District of Seafield, Male, 10 months, Father: John Mair Fisherman, Mother: Elizabeth Mair Maiden Name Strachan, Cause of death: Supposed Teething Fever, No Medical Attendant, Burial place: Old Churchyard Cullen, as certified by James Eddie, Sexton, Informant: Elizabeth Mair, Her X Mark, Mother (Present), Alex Fraser Registrar Witnefs, Registered: 1856, October 6th at Portknockie, Alex Fraser Registrar."
- [S8533] 1861, Scottish Census, "Elizabeth Mair, wife, married, female, age 31, born in Aberdeenshire, Rathen (Originally: Aberdeenshire - Inverallochy), wife, resident at 95 Portknockie."
- [S10521] 1871, Scottish Census, "Elizabeth Mair, wife, married, female, age 42, born in Rathen, Aberdeenshire, resident at 210 Portknockie."
- [S10522] 1881, Scottish Census, "Eliza Strachan Mair Mull, wife, married, female, age 51, born in Rathen, Aberdeen, resident at 251 Portknockie."
- [S10523] 1891, Scottish Census, "Elizabeth Mair Shavie, wife, married, female, age 62, born in Rathven, Banffshire (sic), resident at 251 Portknockie."
- [S10520] 1901, Scottish Census, "Betsy Mair, wife (sic), widow, female, age 68, born in Aberdeenshire, Inverallochy, fishworker, resident at 251 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
- [S1475] Elizabeth Mair née Strachan, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Elizabeth Mair (Widow of John Mair "Shavie", Fisherman), died 1907, April Seventh 10h 30m P.M. at 251 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 76 years. Father: William Strachan Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Strachan M.S. Mason (sic) (Deceased). Cause of death: Atrophy of Liver, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: Alick Mair, Son, 191 Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1907, April 10th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."