Francis William Sclater
M, #1796, b. 28 January 1818, d. 29 October 1881
Francis William Sclater "Hasser" was born on 28 January 1818 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of George Sclater and Katharine Mair. Francis William Sclater was baptized on 30 January 1818 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 His family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser". He was a whitefisher and fisherman.
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 11; John Mair, 10; James Mair, 5; Francis Mair, 2; Francis Slater, 25.3
He married Anne Smith at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 July 1843.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife; Cathrine Sclater, daughter; Margret Sclater, daughter; Ann Sclater, daughter; Helen Pirie, servant; Margaret Wood, lodger.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 59 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis W Scleter, head; Ann W Scleter, wife; Caithren Scleter, daughter; Ann Scleter, daughter; Jean Scleter, daughter; Francis Scleter, son.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 59 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife; Jane Sclater, daughter; Francis Sclater, son; Barbara Wood, visitor.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 78 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis W. Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife.8
Francis died on 29 October 1881 at 78 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 63.9
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Margaret Mair, 40; Margaret Mair, 11; John Mair, 10; James Mair, 5; Francis Mair, 2; Francis Slater, 25.3
He married Anne Smith at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 July 1843.4
He was listed as head of household in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife; Cathrine Sclater, daughter; Margret Sclater, daughter; Ann Sclater, daughter; Helen Pirie, servant; Margaret Wood, lodger.5
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 59 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis W Scleter, head; Ann W Scleter, wife; Caithren Scleter, daughter; Ann Scleter, daughter; Jean Scleter, daughter; Francis Scleter, son.6
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 59 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife; Jane Sclater, daughter; Francis Sclater, son; Barbara Wood, visitor.7
He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 78 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis W. Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife.8
Francis died on 29 October 1881 at 78 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 63.9
Children of Francis William Sclater and Anne Smith
- Catherine Sclater+ b. 5 Sep 1843, d. 8 Apr 1918
- Ann Sclater b. 5 Nov 1845
- Margaret Sclater b. c 1848
- Ann Sclater b. c 1850
- Jane Sclater+ b. 22 Oct 1852, d. 16 Feb 1931
- Francis William Sclater+ b. 18 Dec 1856, d. 21 Apr 1931
- Ellen Sclater b. 18 Dec 1856
Citations
- [S10061] Francis William Sclater, OPR Baptism entry, "Sclater 1818, Jan. 30th, George Sclater in Portknockie had a child by his wife Katherine Mair born the 28 instant & baptized this day named Francis William. Witnefses Francis Wm Innes & Margaret Mair."
- [S1202] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Francis William Sclater, male. Birth: 28 JAN 1818. Christening: 30 JAN 1818 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Sclater. Mother: Katharine Mair."
- [S1210] 1841, Scottish Census, "Francis Slater, male, age 25, fisherman, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
- [S1374] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, “Francis William Slater, male. Spouse: Ann Smith. Marriage: 04 JUL 1843 Cullen, Banff, Scotland”.
- [S5430] 1851, Scottish Census, "Francis Sclater, head, married, male, age 33, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, whitefisher, resident in Portknockie."
- [S5431] 1861, Scottish Census, "Francis W Scleter, head, married, male, age 42, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), whitefisher, resident at 59 Portknockie."
- [S5432] 1871, Scottish Census, "Francis Sclater, head, married, male, age 52, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher, resident at 59 Portknockie."
- [S8447] 1881, Scottish Census, "Francis W. Sclater, head, married, male, age 63, born in Portknockie, Banff, fisherman, resident at 78 Portknockie."
- [S7229] Francis William Sclater, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Francis William Slater, Fisherman (Married to Ann Smith), died 1881, October Twenty Ninth 7h 0m A.M. at 78 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 63 years, Father: George Slater Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catharine Slater M.S. Mair (Deceased), Cause of death: Pneumonia, 6 Days, As Cert. by Alex. Hendry M.B.C.M., Informant: John Mair, Son-in-law, 18 Portknockie, Registered: 1881, October 29th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."