David Sclater

M, #3466, b. 14 October 1863, d. 31 December 1949
Pedigree
     David Sclater was born on 14 October 1863 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Alexander Sclater and Helen Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Mash". David Sclater was also known as David Slater.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1871 census at 200 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Sclater, head; Helen Sclater, wife; John Sclater, son; Helen Sclater, daughter; Alexander Sclater, son; David Sclater, son; James Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Jane Mitchel, servant.3
He was a master joiner. He married Margaret Legg at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 9 February 1883.2 He was the informant for Alexander Slater's birth at 93 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 3 May 1886.4,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Helen Jane Slater's birth at 93 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 March 1895.5,2 He was the informant for, and present at, Flora Sheldrick Slater's birth at 93 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 25 March 1900.6 He was the informant for Jane Slater's death at 239a Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 12 January 1905.7,2 He was the informant for John Slater's birth at 303 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 June 1905.8,2 He was the informant for William Mair's death at 310 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 31 October 1908.9,2,10
The Buckie and District Directory for 1926 shows that David Sclater lived at 1 Patrol Road, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.11 David died on 31 December 1949 at Rock House, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 86.12,2 He was buried after 31 December 1949 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.12
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Slater "Mash" (b. 1829)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Slater "Mash" (b. 1829)

Children of David Sclater and Margaret Legg

Citations

  1. [S2778] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "David Slater, male. Birth: 14 OCT 1863 Seafield, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexander Slater. Mother: Helen Mair."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S3952] 1871, Scottish Census, "David Sclater, son, male, age 7, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 200 Portknockie."
  4. [S5569] Alexander Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Alexander Slater, 1886, May Third 8h 15m P.M. at 93 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: David Slater, Joiner (Journeyman). Mother: Margaret Slater M. S. Legge, married 1883 February 9th in Seafield. Informant: David Slater, Father. Registered: 1886, May 8th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  5. [S4788] Helen Jane Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Helen Jane Slater, 1895, March Seventh 3h 30m A.M. at 93 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Slater, Joiner. Mother: Margaret Slater M. S. Legg, married 1883 February 9th in Seafield. Informant: David Slater, Father (Present). Registered: 1895, March 22nd at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  6. [S4316] Flora Sheldrick Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Flora Sheldrick Slater, 1900, March Twenty Fifth 5h 0m A.M. at 93 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female. Father: David Slater, Master-Joiner. Mother: Margaret Slater M. S. Legg, married 1883 February 9th in Seafield. Informant: David Slater, Father (Present). Registered: 1900, April 11th At Seafield Manse, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S2837] Jane Slater née Farquhar, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Jane Slater (Widow of David Slater, Fisherman), died 1905, January Twelfth 6h 30m P.M. at 239a Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Female, 77 years. Father: George Farquhar Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Margaret Farquhar M.S. Simpson (Deceased). Cause of death: Congestion of brain, 3 days, exhaustion, 2 days, as cert. by S. Clark M.D.C.M. Informant: David Slater, Nephew and undertaker, Rock House, Portknockie. Registered: 1905, January 14th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S9120] John Slater, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Slater, 1905, June Seventh 9h 0m P.M. at 303 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Slater, Fisherman. Mother: Helen Slater M.S. Slater, married 1884 (sic) December 7th in Seafield. Informant: David Slater, Father's Brother, Rock House, Portknockie. Registered: 1905, June 14th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  9. [S4417] William Mair, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "William Mair (Single), died 1908, October Thirty First 6h 15m A.M. at 310 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male, 17 days. Father: Alexander Mair Fisherman, Mother: Jessie Mair M.S. Slater. Cause of death: Spina Bifida, as cert. by J. Geddes Pirie M.B. C.M. Informant: David Slater, Uncle, Rock House, Portknockie. Registered: 1908, October 31st at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  10. [S1332] Mary Laing, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Mary Laing of Dinnet, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
  11. [S727] Buckie and District Directory, 1926, page 78: PORTKNOCKIE, "Slater, David, 1 Patrol Road", page 112: PORTKNOCKIE, PATROL ROAD, "1, David Slater, joiner." (1 Patrol Road is also known as "Rock House").
  12. [S2838] David Slater, Gravestone inscription data, "NM104535, David Slater, 14 OCT 1863 to 31 DEC 1949. Occupation : Joiner & Provost of Portknockie. Date of Birth : 14 OCT 1863. Place of Birth : Portknockie. Spouse's Name : Margaret Legg. Headstone Ref : H245. Date of Death : 31 DEC 1949. Place of Death : Rock House, Portknockie."