Margaret Ann Topp
F, #2534, b. 2 September 1860
Margaret Ann Topp was born on 2 September 1860 at Parish of Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of George Reid Topp and Margaret Pirie.
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 11 Hill Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Topp, head; Margaret Topp, wife; John Topp, son; Margaret Ann Topp, daughter.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 14 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Topp, head; Margaret Topp, wife; John Topp, son; Margaret Topp, daughter; Isabel Topp, daughter; Mary Topp, daughter; George Topp, son.3
She married William Sclater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 October 1878.4,5 As of 4 October 1878, her married name was Margaret Ann Sclater. Margaret Ann Topp was also known as Margaret Ann Slater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 67 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Slater, head; Margaret A. Slater, wife; William Slater, son.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 108 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Slater, head; Maggie Ann Slater, wife; Wm Slater, son; Geo Slater, son; Frank Slater, son; Alexr. Slater, son; John Slater, son; James Slater, son.7
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 11 Hill Street, Portsoy, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Topp, head; Margaret Topp, wife; John Topp, son; Margaret Ann Topp, daughter.2
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1871 census at 14 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Topp, head; Margaret Topp, wife; John Topp, son; Margaret Topp, daughter; Isabel Topp, daughter; Mary Topp, daughter; George Topp, son.3
She married William Sclater at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 4 October 1878.4,5 As of 4 October 1878, her married name was Margaret Ann Sclater. Margaret Ann Topp was also known as Margaret Ann Slater.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 67 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Slater, head; Margaret A. Slater, wife; William Slater, son.6
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 108 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Slater, head; Maggie Ann Slater, wife; Wm Slater, son; Geo Slater, son; Frank Slater, son; Alexr. Slater, son; John Slater, son; James Slater, son.7
Children of Margaret Ann Topp and William Sclater
- Helen Jane Slater b. 13 Jan 1879, d. 10 Mar 1879
- William Slater+ b. 5 May 1880, d. 29 Jul 1942
- George Slater b. 2 Nov 1881, d. 12 May 1916
- Francis Slater+ b. 1884
- Alexander Slater b. c 1885
- John Slater b. c 1888
- James Slater b. c 1890
Citations
- [S1878] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Margaret Ann Topp, female. Birth: 02 SEP 1860 Fordyce, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Topp. Mother: Margaret Pirie."
- [S8272] 1861, Scottish Census, "Margaret Ann Topp, daughter, unmarried, female, age 7 (sic), born in Banffshire, Portsoy, resident at 11 Hill Street, Portsoy."
- [S9695] 1871, Scottish Census, "Margaret Topp, daughter, female, age 10, born in Fordyce, Banffshire, resident at 14 Portknockie."
- [S3576] William Sclater to Margaret Ann Top, Marriage entry, "1878 on the Fourth day of October at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. William Sclater, His X Mark, Francis Slater Witness, William Pirie Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 20, usual residence Portknockie, parents George Sclater "Hasser" Fisherman and Jean Sclater M.S. Donaldson. Margaret Ann Top, Her X Mark, Francis Slater Witness, William Pirie Witness, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 19, usual residence Portknockie, parents George Top Farm-Servant and Margaret Top M.S. Pirie (deceased). Peter Brown. William Pirie Witness. Francis Slater Witness. Registered 1878 October 7th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
- [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
- [S6397] 1881, Scottish Census, "Margaret A. Slater, wife, married, female, age 21, born in Portknockie, Banff, resident at 67 Portknockie."
- [S3673] 1891, Scottish Census, "Maggie Ann Slater, wife, married, female, age 30, born in Portsoy, Banffshire, resident at 108 Portknockie."