Helen Sclater

F, #1877, b. 17 August 1821, d. 10 July 1900
     Helen Sclater was born on 17 August 1821 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 She was the daughter of Alexander Sclater and Isobel Innes. Helen Sclater was baptized on 21 August 1821 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
She was listed as a member of the household in the 1841 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Isabella Slater, 45; George Slater, 20; Margaret Slater, 15; Helen Slater, 15.2
She married John Wood at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 13 December 1851.3 As of 13 December 1851, her married name was Helen Wood.
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1861 census at 114 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Helen Wood, wife; Margret Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Isobel Wood, daughter.4

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1871 census at 114 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood "Post", head; Hellen Wood, wife; Margt Wood, daughter; John Wood, son; Isabella Wood, daughter.5

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 146 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood, head; Hellen Wood, wife; John Wood, son; Isabella Wood, daughter.6

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at New Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Wood "Post", head; Hellen Wood, wife; James Pirie, son-in-law; John Pirie, grand son; Mary Mair, servant.7
Helen died on 10 July 1900 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 78.8

Children of Helen Sclater and John Wood

Citations

  1. [S3094] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Helen Slater, female. Birth: 17 AUG 1821. Christening: 21 AUG 1821 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexr Slater. Mother: Isobel Innes."
  2. [S8729] 1841, Scottish Census, "Helen Slater, female, age 15, born in county, resident in Portknockie."
  3. [S1342] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "John Wood, male. Spouse: Helen Sclater. Marriage: 13 DEC 1851, Cullen, Banff, Scotland."
  4. [S5486] 1861, Scottish Census, "Helen Wood, wife, married, female, age 35, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), wife, resident at 114 Portknockie."
  5. [S5485] 1871, Scottish Census, "Hellen Wood, wife, married, female, age 41, born in Rathven, Banffshire, resident at 114 Portknockie."
  6. [S5484] 1881, Scottish Census, "Hellen Wood, wife, married, female, age 55, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, resident at 146 Portknockie."
  7. [S5483] 1891, Scottish Census, "Hellen Wood, wife, married, female, age 67, born in Banffshire, fisherman's wife, resident at New Street, Portknockie."
  8. [S6013] Keith Innes, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Keith Innes of Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.