David Mair

M, #1425, b. 16 September 1855
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     David Mair was born on 16 September 1855 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Mair and Catherine Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 100 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Mair, head; Catherine Mair, wife; Margret Mair, daughter; Joseph Mair, son; James Mair, son; David Mair, son.3
David Mair was a fisherman. He married Margaret McDonald at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 October 1880.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 36 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife.5

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 137 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; Joseph Mair, son; Catherine Mair, daughter; Alexander Mair, son; Mary Mair, daughter.6

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 83 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Mair, head; Margaret Mair, wife; Joseph Mair, son; Alexander Mair, son; May (sic) Mair, daughter; Agnes Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; Maggie Mair, daughter.7
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)

Children of David Mair and Margaret McDonald

Citations

  1. [S887] David Mair, 1855 Register of Births in the Parish of Rathven in the County of Banff, "On the information of the Father within 21 days. Mair David present, Male, 1855 September Sixteenth, 9h P.M. at Portknockie. Father: Joseph Mair, Fisherman, 46 years, birthplace Portknockie. Married 1835 (sic), Portknockie, 2 boys & 3 girls living, 1 boy & 2 girls deceased. Mother: Catherine Mair, Maiden Name Mair, her 8th child, 40 years, birthplace Portknockie. Informant: Joseph Mair, father. Registered: 1855 September 24th at Rathven, Geo. Coull Registrar."
  2. [S883] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "David Mair, male. Birth: 16 SEP 1855 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: Joseph Mair. Mother: Catharine Mair."
  3. [S886] 1861, Scottish Census, "David Mair, son, aged 5, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 100 Portknockie."
  4. [S888] David Mair to Margaret McDonald, Marriage entry, "1880 on the Eighth day of October at Seafield Church, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. David Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 24, usual residence Portknockie, parents Joseph Mair Fisherman and Catherine Mair M.S. Mair. Margaret McDonald, Fisherman's Daughter (Spinster), age 19, usual residence Portknockie, parents John McDonald Fisherman (Deceased) and Agnes McDonald M.S. Gault (sic). James McIntyre Minister of Seafield. Wm. Slater Witness. John Falconer Witness. Registered 1880 October 8th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  5. [S892] 1881, Scottish Census, "David Mair, head, married, male, age 24, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 36 Portknockie, has 1 room with one or more windows."
  6. [S893] 1891, Scottish Census, "David Mair, head, married, male, age 35, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 137 New Street."
  7. [S894] 1901, Scottish Census, "David Mair, head, married, male, age 47, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 83 Portknockie."
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