Isabella Pirie

F, #1817, b. 12 October 1867, d. 8 June 1913
Isabella Slater née Pirie "Buxer" (1867-1913)
(Photograph kindly provided by John Falconer)
     Isabella Pirie was born on 12 October 1867 at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Pirie and Catherine Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Buxer".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 37 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Catherine Pirie, wife; John Pirie, son; Isa Pirie, daughter; Alexander M Pirie, son.2

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1881 census at 48 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Pirie, head; Cath Pirie, wife; Isabella Pirie, daughter; Alex M. Pirie, son; Cath A. Pirie, daughter.3
She married William Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 16 September 1890.4 As of 16 September 1890, her married name was Isabella Slater. Isabella Pirie was a fisherwoman.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Park Street, 89 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Slater, head; Isa Pirie or Slater, wife; Bella Slater, daughter; George Slater, son.5,6
She was the informant for William Slater's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 July 1892.7,8 She was the informant for, and present at, James Slater's birth at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 10 May 1897.9,6 Isabella died on 8 June 1913 at 64 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 45.10,6

Children of Isabella Pirie and William Slater

Citations

  1. [S1223] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Isabella Pirie, female. Birth: 12 OCT 1867 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Pirie. Mother: Catherine Mair."
  2. [S1227] 1871, Scottish Census, "Isa Pirie, daughter, female, age 3, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 37 Portknockie."
  3. [S1260] 1881, Scottish Census, "Isabella Pirie, daughter, female, age 14, born in Portknockie, Banff, resident at 48 Portknockie."
  4. [S2068] William Slater to Isabella Pirie, Marriage entry, "1890 on the Sixteenth day of September at Portknockie. After Banns According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Wm. Slater, Fisherman (Widower), age 27, usual residence Portknockie, parents William Slater "Wildie", Fisherman and Isabella Slater M.S. Mair "Bobin" (Deceased). Isabella Pirie, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 22, usual residence Portknockie, parents James Pirie "Buxer", Fisherman (Deceased) and Catherine Pirie M.S. Mair "Johndie". Peter Brown, Free Church Minister. Alexander Mair Pirie, Witness. William Wood, Witness. Registered 1890 September 17th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  5. [S6372] 1891, Scottish Census, "Isa Pirie or Slater, wife, married, female, age 23, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, fisherwoman, employed, resident at 89 Park Street, Portknockie."
  6. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  7. [S3363] William Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Slater, 1892, July Fourth 5h 30m A.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: William Slater "Wildie", Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Slater M. S. Pirie, married 1890 September 16th in Seafield. Informant: Isabella Slater, mother. Registered: 1892, July 14th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S3360] John Falconer, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by John Falconer of Buckie, Moray, Scotland.
  9. [S3295] James Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Slater, 1897, May Tenth 11h 0m A.M. at 64 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: William Slater, Fisherman. Mother: Isabella Slater M.S. Pirie, married 1890, September 16th in Seafield. Informant: Isabella Slater, Mother. Registered: 1897, May 31st at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  10. [S3289] Isabella Slater née Pirie, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Isabella Slater (Widow of William Slater, Fisherman), died 1913, June Eighth 2h P.M. at 64 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 45 years. Father: James Pirie, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Catherine Pirie M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis, as cert. by T. MacHardy M.B.C.M. Informant: John Pirie, Brother, 48 Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1913, June 9th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."