Catherine Findlay
F, #2776, b. 1 December 1812, d. 11 April 1889
Catherine Findlay was born on 1 December 1812 at Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of James Findlay and Elspet Runcie. Catherine Findlay was baptized on 4 December 1812 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Den". She married William Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 February 1837.3 As of 12 February 1837, her married name was Catherine Mair.3
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Mair, 60; Catherine Mair, 30; Wm Mair, 25; Wm Wood, 15.4
She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Slack Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; William Mair, son; James Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Jean Hay, niece.5
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 140 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Cathrine Mair, head; James Mair, son; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; George Mair, son.6
Catherine died on 11 April 1889 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 76.2
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Mair, 60; Catherine Mair, 30; Wm Mair, 25; Wm Wood, 15.4
She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Slack Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Caithren Mair, head; William Mair, son; James Mair, son; Allexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; Jean Hay, niece.5
She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 140 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Cathrine Mair, head; James Mair, son; Alexr Mair, son; John Mair, son; George Mair, son.6
Catherine died on 11 April 1889 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 76.2
Children of Catherine Findlay and William Mair
- Margaret Mair b. 31 Jan 1837
- William Mair+ b. 27 May 1838, d. 19 Dec 1883
- James Mair+ b. 20 Dec 1840, d. 29 May 1898
- Alexander Mair+ b. 7 Jul 1843, d. 18 Sep 1893
- John Mair+ b. 1849
- George Mair+ b. c 1851, d. 10 Oct 1934
Citations
- [S2656] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Katharine Findlay, female. Birth: 01 DEC 1812. Christening: 04 DEC 1812 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Findlay. Mother: Elspet Runcie."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S2135] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "William Mair, male. Spouse: Catherine Findlay. Marriage: 12 FEB 1837, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
- [S8684] 1841, Scottish Census, "Catherine Mair, female, age 30, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S3959] 1851, Scottish Census, "Caithren Mair, head, married, female, age 40, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman's wife, resident in Slack Road."
- [S3960] 1861, Scottish Census, "Cathrine Mair, head, widow, female, age 46, born in Cullen, Banffshire, fisherman's widow, resident at 140 Portknockie."