William Slater

M, #3155, b. 1903
Pedigree
     William Slater was born in 1903 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of James Slater and Isabella Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Wildie". William Slater was a herring drift net fisherman and seaman in the merchant navy.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1921 census at 12 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Slater, head; Isabella Slater, wife; William Slater, son; John Slater, son; Francis Slater, son; Alexander Slater, son; Isabella Slater, daughter; James C. Slater, son; Katherine Slater, daughter.3,4
He was the informant for, and present at, James Slater's death at 12 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 24 February 1941.5,6 He married Gertrude Ann Slater at North Church Manse, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 17 October 1944.7,8
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of James Mair "Bobbin" (b. 1755) (#2)
Chart (box): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Sclater "Hasser" (b. c1770)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#1)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695) (#2)

Citations

  1. [S9425] William Slater, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Slater. Forename: William. Mother's Maiden Name: Mair. Gender: Male. Year: 1903. Ref: 167/ 56. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S9424] 1921, Scottish Census, "William Slater, son, age 17 years 3 months, male, single, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Out of Work, employment: Owner S/D Girl Daisy Herring Drifter, resident at 12 Reidhaven Street."
  4. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  5. [S2544] James Slater, Statutory Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "James Slater, Fisherman (Married to Isabella Mair), died 1941, February Twenty-fourth, 0h 30m P.M., 12 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Male, 66 years. Father: William Slater, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Isabella Slater M.S. Mair (Deceased). Cause of death: Myocarditis, Senility, as cert. by:- J.C.Wood M.B. Ch.B., Informant: Wm. Slater, Son (Present). Registered: 1941, February 25th at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."
  6. [S2545] James Slater, Gravestone inscription data, "NM174494, James Slater, ? to 24 FEB 1941. Spouse's Name : Isabella Mair. Headstone Ref : H312. Date of Death : 24 FEB 1941."
  7. [S8442] William Slater to Gertrude Ann Slater, Marriage entry, "1944 on the Seventeenth day of October at North Church Manse, Portknockie. After Banns, According to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. William Slater, Seaman M.N. (Bachelor), age 41, usual residence 12 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, parents James Slater, Fisherman (Deceased) and Isabella Slater M.S. Mair. Gertrude Ann Slater, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 22, usual residence 19 Church Street, Portknockie, parents William Slater, Fisherman (Deceased) and Jessie Slater M.S. McKay. George A. Murray, Minister of the Portknockie Church, Portknockie. Gilbert W. McKay, 63 Strait Path, Gardenstown, Witness. Wilma Slater, 19 Church Street, Portknockie, Witness. Registered 1944 October 18th at Portknockie, William Falconer Registrar."
  8. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.