Margaret Mair
F, #1328, b. 4 December 1827, d. 1 January 1882
Margaret Mair was born on 4 December 1827 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Margaret Sclater. Margaret Mair was baptized on 8 December 1827 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Slater".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 11; John Mair, 10; James Mair, 5; Francis Mair, 2; Francis Slater, 25.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 52 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Francis Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter.4
She married George Pirie at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 October 1852.5,2 As of 30 October 1852, her married name was Margaret Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; Jessie Pirrie, daughter; Caithren An Pirrie, daughter.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 101 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie "Buxer", head; Margt Pirie "Buxer", wife; Isabella Pirie "Buxer", daughter; Cath Ann Pirie "Buxer", daughter; Margt Pirie "Buxer", daughter; George Pirie "Buxer", son; Hellen Pirie "Buxer", daughter.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; Catherine A Pirie, daughter; Maggie Pirie, daughter; George Pirie, son; Hellen Pirie, daughter.8
Margaret died on 1 January 1882 at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 54.9
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 11; John Mair, 10; James Mair, 5; Francis Mair, 2; Francis Slater, 25.3
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at 52 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; George Mair, son; Margret Mair, daughter; John Mair, son; James Mair, son; Francis Mair, son; Cathrine Mair, daughter.4
She married George Pirie at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 30 October 1852.5,2 As of 30 October 1852, her married name was Margaret Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirrie, head; Margret Pirrie, wife; Jessie Pirrie, daughter; Caithren An Pirrie, daughter.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 101 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie "Buxer", head; Margt Pirie "Buxer", wife; Isabella Pirie "Buxer", daughter; Cath Ann Pirie "Buxer", daughter; Margt Pirie "Buxer", daughter; George Pirie "Buxer", son; Hellen Pirie "Buxer", daughter.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Pirie, head; Margaret Pirie, wife; Catherine A Pirie, daughter; Maggie Pirie, daughter; George Pirie, son; Hellen Pirie, daughter.8
Margaret died on 1 January 1882 at 130 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 54.9
Children of Margaret Mair and George Pirie
- Jessie Pirie b. c 1854
- Isabella Pirie+ b. 28 Jun 1854, d. 20 Jun 1903
- Margaret Pirie b. 12 Feb 1857, d. 17 Sep 1860
- Catherine Ann Pirie+ b. 20 Dec 1859, d. 15 May 1890
- Margaret Pirie+ b. 22 Nov 1862, d. 20 Apr 1940
- George Pirie b. 4 May 1866, d. 13 Feb 1895
- Helen Pirie b. 9 May 1869
Citations
- [S1194] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Mair, female. Birth: 04 DEC 1827. Christening: 08 DEC 1827 Portknockie, Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Mair. Mother: Margaret Sclater."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S1210] 1841, Scottish Census, "Margaret Mair, female, age 11, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S1209] 1851, Scottish Census, "Margret Mair, daughter, unmarried, female, age 21, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, servant at home, resident at 52 Portknockie."
- [S1195] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "George Pirie, male. Spouse: Margaret Mair. Marriage: 30 OCT 1852, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S5409] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margret Pirrie, wife, married, female, age 32, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher's wife, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5408] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margt Pirie "Buxer", wife, married, female, age 43, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at 101 Portknockie."
- [S796] 1881, Scottish Census, "Margaret Pirie, wife, married, female, age 52, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 130 Portknockie."
- [S795] Margaret Pirie née Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Margaret Mair (Married to George Pirie "Buxer", Fisherman), died 1882, January First 11h 15m P.M. at 130 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 49 years, Father: Alexander Mair "Sandy" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Mair M.S. Mair (Deceased), Cause of death: Acute Pneumonia (1 day), as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M., Informant: James Wood "King", Brother-in-law (Present), 57 Portknockie, Registered: 1882, January 2nd at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."