Helen Mair

F, #5736, b. 25 July 1912, d. 1987
     Helen Mair was born on 25 July 1912 at 486 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Mair and Mary Ann Wilson. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Bobbin".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1921 census at 4 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Mary Ann Mair, wife; Isabella Mair, daughter; Hellen Mair, daughter; Alexina (sic) Mair, daughter; James W. Mair, son.3,4
She married David Gardiner at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 June 1932.5,2 As of 29 June 1932, her married name was Helen Gardiner. Helen died in 1987 at Buckie, Moray, Scotland.6

Citations

  1. [S4493] Helen Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Mair, 1912, July Twenty Fifth 4h 0m P.M. at 486 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: Alexander Mair "Bobin" Fisherman. Mother: Mary Ann Mair M.S. Wilson, married 1907 December 12th in Seafield. Informant: Mary Ann Mair, Mother. Registered: 1912, August 11th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S9477] 1921, Scottish Census, "Hellen Mair, daughter, age 8 years 11 months, female, both alive, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Scholar, resident at 4 Admiralty Street."
  4. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  5. [S4494] David Gardiner to Helen Mair, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1932, on the Twenty-Ninth day of June at Seafield Parish Church. After Banns: According to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. David Gardiner, Plumber (Bachelor), 23 years, usual residence 6 Victoria Street, Cullen, Father: William Gardiner, Fisherman, Mother: Elizabeth Gardiner M.S. Addison. Helen Mair, Domestic Servant (Spinster), 19 years, usual residence 4 Admiralty Street, Portknockie, Father: Alexander Mair, Fisherman, Mother: Mary Ann Mair M.S. Wilson. John Taulds, Minister of the Parish of Seafield. David John Mair, 2 Seafield St, Portknockie, Witness. Elsie Jane Gardiner, 6 Victoria St, Cullen, Witness. Registered: 1932, June 29th at Manse of Seafield, John Taulds Registrar."
  6. [S9482] Helen Gardiner née Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Deaths, Registration District of Buckie, Surname: Gardiner. Forename: Helen. Age at death: 75. Mother's Maiden Name: Wilson. Gender: Female. Year: 1987. Ref: 290/ 175. Registration District Name: Buckie.