Margaret Sclater

F, #1991, b. 14 December 1860, d. 30 September 1928
     Margaret Sclater was born on 14 December 1860 at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Sclater and Margaret Mair. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser". Margaret Sclater was also known as Margaret Slater.
She was listed as head of household's daughter 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.2,3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 216 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Margret Sclater, wife; George Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; Margret Sclater, daughter; William Sclater, nephew.4
She married James Lovie Cruden at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 31 December 1881.5 As of 31 December 1881, her married name was Margaret Cruden. Margaret died on 30 September 1928 at age 67.6 She was buried after 30 September 1928 at Rathven Old Churchyard, Main Road, Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.6

Citations

  1. [S1424] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Slater, female. Birth: 14 DEC 1860 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Slater. Mother: Margaret Mair."
  2. [S7439] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Slater, daughter, female, age 4 months, born in Banffshire, Rathven, daughter, resident at 215 Portknockie."
  3. [S6162] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Slater, female, age 0, born in Rathven, Banffshire, daughter, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S3707] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margret Sclater, daughter, female, age 10, born in Banffshire, Portknockie, scholar, resident at 216 Portknockie."
  5. [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
  6. [S1425] Margaret Cruden (née Slater), Gravestone inscription data, "NM035324, Margaret Cruden (née Slater), c. 1861 to 30 SEP 1928. Date of Birth : c. 1861. Spouse's name : James Lovie Cruden. Headstone Ref : Rv(O)559. Date of Death : 30 SEP 1928."