James Pirie

M, #9353, b. circa 1863
Pedigree
     James Pirie was born circa 1863 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander Mair and Margaret Sutherland. James Pirie was also known as Mair.
He was listed as head of household's adopted son in the 1871 census at 167 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Mair, head; Margret Mair, wife; James Pirie, adopted son.1
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's nephew in the 1881 census at 210 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr. Mair Houdie, head; Margt. Sutherland (Mair), wife; James Mair Houdie, nephew.2

Citations

  1. [S8462] 1871, Scottish Census, "James Pirie, adopted son, male, age 8, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 167 Portknockie."
  2. [S8463] 1881, Scottish Census, "James Mair Houdie, nephew, unmarried, male, age 18, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman, resident at 210 Portknockie."