James Mair
M, #2778, b. 20 December 1840, d. 29 May 1898
James Mair|b. 20 Dec 1840\nd. 29 May 1898|p2778.htm|William Mair|b. 10 Jun 1816|p1596.htm|Catherine Findlay|b. 1 Dec 1812\nd. 11 Apr 1889|p2776.htm|William Mair|b. 15 May 1794\nd. b 31 Mar 1851|p1541.htm|Margaret Smith|b. c 1796|p1591.htm|James Findlay|b. 21 Aug 1781|p3265.htm|Elspet Runcie|b. c 1777|p3266.htm|
James Mair was born on 20 December 1840 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of William Mair and Catherine Findlay. James Mair was baptized on 24 December 1840 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie". He was a fisherman. He married Catherine Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 November 1862.3,2 His family was known by the tee-name of "Campbell".
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas. Mair Shavie Campbell, head; Katrine Mair Shavie, wife; Geo. Mair Shavie, son; Joseph Mair Shavie, son; Alexr. Mair Shavie, son.4
James died on 29 May 1898 at 404 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 57.5,2
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas. Mair Shavie Campbell, head; Katrine Mair Shavie, wife; Geo. Mair Shavie, son; Joseph Mair Shavie, son; Alexr. Mair Shavie, son.4
James died on 29 May 1898 at 404 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 57.5,2
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Mair "Shavie" (b. c1765)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Children of James Mair and Catherine Sclater
- James Mair+ b. 14 Aug 1862, d. 30 May 1940
- William Mair b. 15 Apr 1864, d. c 1886
- Catherine Mair b. 9 Jan 1866
- George Mair b. 22 Feb 1868, d. 15 Jan 1944
- Jane Mair b. 8 Jun 1870
- Joseph Mair+ b. 8 Jun 1872, d. 1 Nov 1938
- John Mair b. 16 Jul 1874, d. 8 Feb 1875
- Alexander Mair b. 26 Mar 1876, d. 23 Jun 1896
- Francis Mair b. 7 Jan 1879
Citations
- [S2139] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Birth: 20 DEC 1840. Christening: 24 DEC 1840 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: William Mair. Mother: Catherine Findlay."
- [S773] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S2292] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Spouse: Catherine Slater. Marriage: 28 NOV 1862, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
- [S3697] 1891, Scottish Census, "Jas. Mair Shavie Campbell, head, married, male, age 51, born in Rathven, Portknockie, Bshire, fisherman, resident at 19 Portknockie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
- [S2291] James Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Mair, Fisherman (Married to Catharine Slater), died 1898, May Twenty Ninth 5h 30m P.M. at 404 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 54 years. Father: William Mair "Shavie", Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catharine Mair M.S. Findlay "Den". Cause of death: Chronic congestion of brain, 6 months, Paralysis, 14 days, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: George Mair "Shavie", Son. Registered: 1898, May 30th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
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