Ann Sclater
F, #5078, b. 11 May 1853, d. 1 July 1947
Ann Sclater was born on 11 May 1853 at Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of James Sclater and Ann Sutherland. Her family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife; John Bruce Sclater, son; James Sclater, son; Ann Sclater, daughter; Helen Sclater, daughter; James M. Collie, lodger.2
Ann Sclater was also known as Ann Slater. She married John Donaldson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 October 1877.3,1 As of 5 October 1877, her married name was Ann Donaldson. Ann died on 1 July 1947 at Morven View, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 94.4,5,6 She was buried after 1 July 1947 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 217 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Sclater, head; Ann Sclater, wife; John Bruce Sclater, son; James Sclater, son; Ann Sclater, daughter; Helen Sclater, daughter; James M. Collie, lodger.2
Ann Sclater was also known as Ann Slater. She married John Donaldson at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 5 October 1877.3,1 As of 5 October 1877, her married name was Ann Donaldson. Ann died on 1 July 1947 at Morven View, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 94.4,5,6 She was buried after 1 July 1947 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5
Children of Ann Sclater and John Donaldson
- John Donaldson+
- William Donaldson
- James Donaldson+ b. c 1878
- Margaret Ann Donaldson+ b. 14 Apr 1880, d. 7 Jan 1975
- Alexander McRobbie Donaldson b. 10 Jun 1884
- George Donaldson b. c 1887, d. 16 May 1917
- Helen Donaldson b. c 1888, d. 4 May 1964
- Albert Donaldson+ b. 8 Mar 1895, d. 29 Jan 1925
Citations
- [S3964] Brian Paxton, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Brian Paxton of Cape Town, South Africa.
- [S3962] 1861, Scottish Census, "Ann Sclater, daughter, Twins, female, age 7, born in Rathven, Banffshire, Scholar, resident at 217 Portknockie."
- [S3980] John Donaldson to Ann Slater, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1877, on the Fifth day of October at Portknockie, After Banns according to the Forms of the Established Church of Scotland. John Donaldson, Fishcurer (Bachelor), 25 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: James Donaldson, Fisherman, Mother: Helen Donaldson M.S. Wood. Ann Slater, Domestic Servant (Spinster) Second Cousins, 24 years, resident at Portknockie, Father: James Slater, Tailor, Mother: Ann Slater M.S Sutherland. James McIntyre, Minister of Seafield. James Slater Witness. James Donaldson Witness. Registered: 1877, October 8th at Manse of Seafield, Jno. Allan Assistant Registrar. T.F."
- [S9404] Ann Donaldson née Sclater, Register of Deaths in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Ann Donaldson, Widow of John Donaldson Fishcurer, died 1947, July First 8h 30m A.M. at Morven View, Portknockie, Female, 94 years. Father: James Slater, Tailor (Deceased), Mother: Annie Slater M.S. Sutherland (Deceased). Cause of death: Senility, as cert. by J.C. Wood M.B. Ch.B. Informant: Clara A. Wood, Grand-daughter, The Moorings, Portknockie (Present). Registered: 1947, July 1st at Portknockie, William Falconer, Registrar."
- [S3974] Ann Donaldson (née Sclater), Gravestone inscription data, "NM036013, Ann Donaldson, c. 1853 to 01 JUL 1947. Date of Birth : c. 1853. Spouse's Name : John Donaldson, Fishcurer. Headstone Ref : H135. Date of Death : 01 JUL 1947."
- [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.