Alexander Mair
M, #2779, b. 7 July 1843, d. 18 September 1893
Alexander Mair was born on 7 July 1843 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Mair and Catherine Findlay. Alexander Mair was baptized on 9 July 1843 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Slack Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; William Mair, son; James Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Jean Hay, niece.3
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 140 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Cathrine Mair, head; James Mair, son; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; George Mair, son.4
He married Ann Wood "Park" at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 November 1867.5,2 Alexander died on 18 September 1893 at 155 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 50.2
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Slack Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; William Mair, son; James Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Jean Hay, niece.3
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 140 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Cathrine Mair, head; James Mair, son; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; George Mair, son.4
He married Ann Wood "Park" at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 November 1867.5,2 Alexander died on 18 September 1893 at 155 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 50.2
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Park" (b. c1773)
Children of Alexander Mair and Ann Wood
- William Mair b. 7 Sep 1868
- Alexander Mair+ b. 31 May 1870, d. 17 Aug 1914
- Catherine Ann Mair b. 20 Dec 1872
- Mary Mair b. 5 Aug 1876
- John Mair b. 27 Aug 1883, d. 24 Nov 1959
Citations
- [S2139] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Mair, male. Birth: 07 JUL 1843. Christening: 09 JUL 1843 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Catherine Findlay."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S3959] 1851, Scottish Census, "Allexr Mair, son, male, age 7, born in Portknockie, Banff, scholar, resident in Slack Road."
- [S3960] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Mair, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 140 Portknockie."
- [S10494] Alexander Mair to Ann Wood "Park", Marriage entry, "1867 On the Ninth day of November at Portknockie. After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Alexander Mair, His X Mark, James Wood "Park" James Mair Witnesses, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Mair "Shavie", Fisherman (Deceased) and Catherine Mair "Shavie" M.S. Findlay. Ann Wood "Park", Her X Mark, James Mair James Wood "Park" Witnesses (Spinster), age 20, usual residence Portknockie, parents Alexander Wood "Park", Fisherman and Ann Wood "Park" M.S. Sutherland. John Mackay. James Wood "Park" Witness. James Mair Witness. Registered 1867 November 11th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."