Margaret Mair

F, #3565, b. 21 December 1879, d. 2 February 1939
     Margaret Mair was born on 21 December 1879 at 10 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Mair and Helen Donaldson. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin Shy" or "Shy". She married William Mair at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 December 1907.2,1
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at 484 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Mair, head; Maggie Mair, wife; George A Mair, son.3,1

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 8 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; George A Mair, son; William Mair, son; Alexander Mair, son; Hellen D Mair, daughter; Elizabeth Mair, daughter.4,5
Margaret died on 2 February 1939 at 8 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 59.1

Children of Margaret Mair and William Mair

Citations

  1. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  2. [S10539] William Mair to Margaret Mair, Marriage entry, "1907 on the Nineteenth day of December at Seafield Church. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. William Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 29, usual residence 235 Portknockie, parents Alexander Mair "Saucy", Fisherman and Elizabeth Mair M.S. Pirie. Margaret Mair, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 27, usual residence 321 Portknockie, parents George Mair "Shy", Fisherman and Helen Mair M.S. Donaldson. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. Joseph Mair Witness. George Mair Witness. Registered 1907 December 20th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  3. [S5628] 1911, Scottish Census, "Maggie Mair, wife, female, age 31, married, duration of marriage 3 years, children born alive 1, children still living 1, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 484 Portknockie."
  4. [S9498] 1921, Scottish Census, "Margaret Mair, wife, age 41 years 6 months, female, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 8 Admiralty Street."
  5. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.