William Sclater
M, #3322, b. circa 1854, d. 5 November 1923
William Sclater was born circa 1854. He was the son of William Sclater and Mary Wilson. His family was known by the tee-name of "Duncan".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 199 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Slater, head; Mary Slater, wife; Mary Slater, daughter; William Slater, son; George Slater, son; Margaret Ann (sic) Slater, daughter; John Slater, son.1
William Sclater was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 199 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Sclater, head; Mary Sclater, wife; Mary Sclater, daughter; William Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Margret Sclater, daughter; Helen Sclater, daughter; Cathrine Wood, visitor.2
William Sclater was also known as Slater. He married Elspet Mair at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 March 1879.3,4 He was the informant for Joseph Slater's birth at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 March 1882.3,4 He was the informant for, and present at, Arthur Mair Slater's birth at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 October 1883.5,4 He was the informant for Helen Pirie's death at 10 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 January 1921.6 William died on 5 November 1923 at 23 Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.4
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 199 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Slater, head; Mary Slater, wife; Mary Slater, daughter; William Slater, son; George Slater, son; Margaret Ann (sic) Slater, daughter; John Slater, son.1
William Sclater was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 199 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: William Sclater, head; Mary Sclater, wife; Mary Sclater, daughter; William Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Margret Sclater, daughter; Helen Sclater, daughter; Cathrine Wood, visitor.2
William Sclater was also known as Slater. He married Elspet Mair at Parish of Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 March 1879.3,4 He was the informant for Joseph Slater's birth at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 March 1882.3,4 He was the informant for, and present at, Arthur Mair Slater's birth at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 October 1883.5,4 He was the informant for Helen Pirie's death at 10 New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 January 1921.6 William died on 5 November 1923 at 23 Pulteney Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.4
Children of William Sclater and Elspeth Mair
- William George Slater b. c 1880, d. 9 Jan 1902
- Joseph Slater+ b. 5 Mar 1882, d. 3 Jan 1959
- Arthur Mair Slater+ b. 28 Oct 1883, d. 4 Jun 1970
- Elsie Slater+ b. 1887, d. 5 Dec 1967
- James Mair Slater+ b. 23 Oct 1889, d. 11 Feb 1927
- John Mair Slater b. 20 Dec 1891, d. 1 Feb 1895
- Alexander Slater b. c 1894
- David Slater b. 12 Nov 1898
Citations
- [S5448] 1861, Scottish Census, "William Slater, son, male, age 7, born in Banffshire, Rathven, scholar, resident at 199 Portknockie."
- [S5447] 1871, Scottish Census, "William Sclater, son, unmarried, male, age 17, born in Rathven, Banffshire, fisherman, resident at 199 Portknockie."
- [S3864] Joseph Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Joseph Slater, 1882, March Fifth 2h 0m A.M. at 191 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: William Slater Fisherman. Mother: Elsie Slater M.S. Mair, married 1879 March 28th in Seafield. Informant: William Slater, His X Mark, Father, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1882, March 23D at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
- [S4461] Arthur Mair Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Arthur Mair Slater, 1883, October Twenty Eighth 9h 0m A.M. at 191 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: William Slater "Duncan", Fisherman. Mother: Elsie Slater M. S. Mair, married 1879 March 28th in Seafield. Informant: William Slater "Duncan", His X Mark, Father (Present), James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1883, November 8th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
- [S6424] Helen Pirie née Sclater, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Pirie (Married to James Pirie, Fisherman), died 1921, January Twenty Fifth 4h A.M. at 10 New Street, Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 56 years. Father: William Slater "Duncan" Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Mary Slater M.S. Wilson "Brown" (Deceased). Cause of death: Carcinoma of stomach, Myocarditis, as cert. by J. Geddes Smith M.B. Ch.B. Informant: William Slater, His X Mark, Brother, 23 Pulteney St., James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1921, January 25th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."