James Mair

M, #9953, b. 22 September 1904
     James Mair was born on 22 September 1904 at 419 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Mair and Jane Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Shavie". James Mair was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1921 census at 23 Seafield Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Joseph Mair, head; Jeanie Mair, wife; James Mair, son.3
He was the informant for Jane Mair's death at Campbell Hospital, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 August 1966.2

Citations

  1. [S9383] James Mair, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Mair. Forename: James. Mother's Maiden Name: Mair Shy. Gender: Male. Year: 1904. Ref: 167/ 53. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S9382] 1921, Scottish Census, "James Mair, son, age 16 years 9 months, male, single, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Employer, resident at 23 Seafield Street."