Alexander Sclater

M, #1826, b. 21 April 1829, d. 25 November 1911
Pedigree
Alexander Slater "Mash"
(1829-1911)
(Photograph kindly provided by Mary Laing)
     Alexander Sclater was born on 21 April 1829 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of John Sclater and Helen Imlach. Alexander Sclater was baptized on 26 April 1829 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 His family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
He was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Slater, 20; Hellen Slater/Imlach, 40; John Slater, 20; Margaret Slater, 15; William Slater, 12; Alexr Slater, 11; David Slater, 9; Helen Slater, 5; Jane Slater, 4.2
He was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Sclater, head; Hellen Sclater, wife; John Sclater, son; William Sclater, son; Alexander Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; Hellen Sclater, daughter; Jean Sclater, daughter; Caithren Mair, servant.3
Alexander Sclater was also known as Alexander Slater. He married Helen Mair at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 15 October 1853.4,5 His family was known by the tee-name of "Mash". Alexander Slater is reputed to to have created the tee name "Mash", declaring that it stood for Mr Alexander Slater "Hasser."
He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census at 200 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Ali Slater, head; Hellen Slater, wife; John Slater, son; Hellen Slater, daughter; Al Slater, son; Margt Slater, daughter; Lillia Mair, servant.6
He was the informant for, and present at, James Slater's birth at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 December 1868.7,8,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census at 200 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Helen Sclater, wife; John Sclater, son; Helen Sclater, daughter; Alexander Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; James Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Jane Mitchel, servant.9

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Slater Mash, head; James Slater Mash, son; George Slater Mash, son; John Mair, son-in-law; Helen Mair, daughter; Georgina Mair, grand child.10
He married Helen Slater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 July 1881.11,5 He was the informant for Jessie Ann Slater's death at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 11 November 1885.12
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexr Slater Mash, head; Helen Slater, wife; Helen Slater, daughter; Jessie Slater, daughter; Georgina Slater, daughter; Catherine Mair, servant, Jane Mair, servant.13,5
He was the informant for Helen Slater's birth at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 October 1895.14,15,16,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alex Slater, head; Hellen Mair, wife; Jessie Slater, daughter.17

The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1905-1906 shows that Alexander Slater was owner of 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.18
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1905-1906 shows that Alexander Slater was owner occupier of 231 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.19
The Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for Year 1905-1906 shows that Alexander Slater was owner occupier of 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.19
He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Slater, head; Helen Mair Slater, wife.20
Alexander died on 25 November 1911 at 230 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 82.5
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Slater "Mash" (b. 1829)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Slater "Mash" (b. 1829)

Children of Alexander Sclater and Helen Mair

Children of Alexander Sclater and Helen Mair

Citations

  1. [S1244] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Slater, male. Birth: 21 APR 1829. Christening: 26 APR 1829 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: John Slater. Mother: Helen Imlach."
  2. [S1264] 1841, Scottish Census, "Alexr Slater, male, age 11, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S1263] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Sclater, son, unmarried, male, age 22, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S2763] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Sclater, male. Spouse: Helen Mair. Marriage: 15 OCT 1853, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S3953] 1861, Scottish Census, "Ali Slater, head, married, male, age 31, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 200 Portknockie."
  7. [S9096] James Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Slater, 1868, December Ninth 4h 30m A.M. at Portknockie (Rathven), Male. Father: Alexander Slater "Mash", Fisherman. Mother: Helen Slater M.S. Mair, married 1853 Oct. in Portknockie. Informant: Alexr Slater Mash, Father (Present). Registered: 1868, December 22nd at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
  8. [S2780] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Slater, male. Birth: 09 DEC 1868 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Slater. Mother: Helen Mair."
  9. [S3952] 1871, Scottish Census, "Alexander Sclater, head, married, male, age 42, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 200 Portknockie."
  10. [S6700] 1881, Scottish Census, "Alexander Slater Mash, head, widower, male, age 53, born in Rathven, Banff, fisherman, resident at 230 Portknockie."
  11. [S8672] Alexander Slater to Helen Slater née Mair, Marriage entry, "1881, on the Fourth day of July at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. Alexr. Slater, Fisherman (Widower), Age 52, Usual residence: Portknockie, Father: John Slater Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Helen Slater M.S. Imlach (Deceased). Helen Slater, Her X Mark, Wm. Smith Witness, Frank Mair Witness, Domestic Servant (Widow), Age 40, Usual residence: Portknockie, Father: Alexander Mair Fisherman, Mother: Margaret Mair M.S. McIntosh. Peter Brown, F. Ch. Minister, Wm. Smith Witness, John Slater Witness. Registered: 1881 July 6th At Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  12. [S8094] Jessie Ann Slater, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jessie Ann Slater (Single), died 1885, November Eleventh 4h 0m P.M. at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 1 year, Father: John Slater "Mash" Fisherman, Mother: Jane Slater M.S. Donaldson, Cause of death: Scarlatina Maligna, 12 Days, as Cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M., Informant: Alexr Slater Mash, Grandfather, 230 Portknockie, Registered: 1885, November 12th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  13. [S3682] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexr Slater Mash, head, married, male, age 62, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 230 Portknockie, has 4 rooms with one or more windows."
  14. [S9102] Helen Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Slater, 1895, October Ninth 4h 0m A.M. at 230 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: James Slater, Fisherman. Mother: Helen Slater M.S. Slater, married 1894 December 7th in Seafield. Informant: Alexr Slater "Mash", Grandfather. Registered: 1895, October 25th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
  15. [S9092] Helen Slater, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Slater. Forename: Helen. Gender: Female. Year: 1895. Ref: 167/ 60. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  16. [S9054] Paula Barlow, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Paula Barlow of Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England.
  17. [S3951] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alex Slater, head, married, male, age 72, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 230 Portknockie."
  18. [S4121] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1905-1906, Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for the Year 1905-1906 - Parish of Rathven, Page 384, "Special Water and Scavenging District of Portknockie, No. 3271, Description: House, Situation: 230 Portknockie, Proprietor: Alexander Slater, "Mash", Tenant: James Mair, fisherman, Occupier: Same, Yearly Rent or Value: £4 0s 0d."
  19. [S4121] National Records of Scotland, Valuation Roll, County of Banff, Year 1905-1906, Valuation Roll for the County of Banff for the Year 1905-1906 - Parish of Rathven, Page 384, "Special Water and Scavenging District of Portknockie, No. 3270, Description: House and store, Situation: 230, 231 Portknockie, Proprietor: Alexander Slater, "Mash", Occupier: Proprietor, Feu-duty or Ground Annual: £0 17s 6d, Yearly Rent or Value: £2 0s 0d."
  20. [S10234] 1911, Scottish Census, "Alexander Slater, head, male, age 82, married, fisherman, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at 230 Portknockie, 2 rooms with one or more windows, 2 persons in house."