Helen Sclater

F, #1030, b. 9 April 1865
     Helen Sclater was born on 9 April 1865 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Sclater and Helen Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 213 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Sclater, head; Cathrine Sclater, wife; George Sclater, son; Arthur Sclater, son; William Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; Joseph Sclater, son; Helen Sclater, daughter; Margaret A Sclater, daughter; Elizabeth Ritchie, step-daughter; Jane Sclater, servant.2

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 254 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Slater "Hassar", head; David Slater "Hassar", son; Joseph Slater "Hassar", son; Helen Slater "Hassar", daughter; Maggie A Slater "Hassar", daughter; Helen Goodbrand, servant.3
She married James Cowie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 September 1890.4 As of 17 September 1890, her married name was Helen Cowie.

Child of Helen Sclater and James Cowie

Citations

  1. [S1232] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Helen Sclater, female. Birth: 09 APR 1865 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Sclater. Mother: Helen Mair."
  2. [S503] 1871, Scottish Census, "Helen Sclater, daughter, female, age 5, scholar, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 213 Portknockie."
  3. [S1235] 1881, Scottish Census, "Helen Slater "Hassar", daughter, female, age 15, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman's daughter, resident at 254 Portknockie."
  4. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.