Alexander Sclater

M, #1985, b. circa 1850, d. 29 August 1882
     Alexander Sclater was born circa 1850 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of Alexander Sclater and Margaret Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Margret Sclater, wife; Alexander Sclater, son; Margret Mair, servant.2
Alexander Sclater was also known as Alexander Slater.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 215 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Al Slater, head; Margaret Slater, wife; Alexr Slater, son; Jean Slater, daughter; George Slater, son; David Slater, son; Margaret Slater, daughter.3,4
Alexander died on 29 August 1882 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,5 He was buried after 29 August 1882 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1

Citations

  1. [S1416] Alexander Slater, Gravestone inscription data, "NM173482, Alexander Slater, c. 1850 to 1882. Date of Birth : c. 1850. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)559. Date of Death : 1882."
  2. [S8629] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Sclater, son, male, age 1, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, resident at Pultney Street, Portknockie."
  3. [S7439] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Slater, son, male, age 11, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 215 Portknockie."
  4. [S6162] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexr Slater, male, age 11, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident in Portknockie."
  5. [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.