Helen Mair
F, #1349, b. 1883, d. 20 September 1973
Helen Mair was born in 1883 at Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of George Mair and Helen Donaldson. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin Shy".
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1901 census at 195 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Catherine Wood, wife; Hellen Mair "Bobin", domestic.3
She married David Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 September 1912.2 As of 13 September 1912, her married name was Helen Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; George Alex Pirie, son; Jessie Helen Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son.4
Helen died on 20 September 1973.5 She was buried after 20 September 1973 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5
She was listed as a servant in the head of household's house in the 1901 census at 195 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Catherine Wood, wife; Hellen Mair "Bobin", domestic.3
She married David Pirie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 September 1912.2 As of 13 September 1912, her married name was Helen Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1921 census at 13 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: David Pirie, head; Helen Pirie, wife; George Alex Pirie, son; Jessie Helen Pirie, daughter; David Pirie, son.4
Helen died on 20 September 1973.5 She was buried after 20 September 1973 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5
- Charts
- Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "Doo" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (box): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)
Chart (indented): Descendants of John Wood "Royal" (b. c1800)
Children of Helen Mair and David Pirie
- Jessie Helen Pirie b. 15 Jul 1914, d. 29 Jun 1988
- George Alexander Pirie+ b. 15 Jul 1914, d. 16 Apr 1942
- David Pirie+ b. c Jan 1921, d. 24 Sep 2011
Citations
- [S9762] Helen Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Fraserburgh, Surname: Mair. Forename: Helen. Mother's Maiden Name: Donaldson. Gender: Female. Year: 1883. Ref: 196/ 232. Registration District Name: Fraserburgh.
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S5491] 1901, Scottish Census, "Hellen Mair "Bobin", single, female, age 18, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, domestic, resident at 195 Portknockie."
- [S9761] 1921, Scottish Census, "Helen Pirie, wife, age 37 years 9 months, female, married, born in Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, personal occupation: Home Duties, resident at 13 Reidhaven Street."
- [S4683] Helen Mair, David Pirie and Maureen Graham David Pirie, Monumental inscription, "In loving memory of DAVID PIRIE died 4th Dec. 1971 aged 87 beloved husband of HELEN MAIR died 20th Sept. 1973 aged 90, also their son DAVID PIRIE died 24th Sept. 2011 aged 90 beloved husband of MAUREEN GRAHAM died 11th June 2014 aged 91."