William Mair

M, #4716, b. circa 1874
     William Mair was born circa 1874 at Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Mair and Jane Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Rose".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1881 census at 220 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr. Mair “Rose”, head; Jane Wood, wife; Alexr. Mair “Rose”, son; William Mair “Rose”, son; Jane Mair “Rose”, daughter; Mary Mair “Rose”, daughter; Maggie Mair “Rose”, daughter; Jane Rae, visitor; Maggie Wilson, visitor; Jane Wilson, visitor.1
William Mair was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at Church Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Mair "Rose", head; Jane Mair "Rose", wife; Alex Mair "Rose", son; Wm Mair "Rose", son; Jane Mair "Rose", daughter; Mary Mair "Rose", daughter; Maggie Mair "Rose", daughter.2

Citations

  1. [S3699] 1881, Scottish Census, "William Mair "Rose", son, unmarried, male, age 7, born in Banff, Rathven, scholar, resident at 220 Portknockie."
  2. [S5535] 1891, Scottish Census, "Wm Mair "Rose", son, male, age 17, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at Church Street, Portknockie."