Catherine Sclater

F, #2545, b. 13 September 1841, d. 24 May 1909
     Catherine Sclater was born on 13 September 1841 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 She was the daughter of George Sclater and Jean Donaldson. Catherine Sclater was baptized on 23 September 1841 at Parish of Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1 Her family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1851 census at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Sclater, head; Jean Sclater, wife; Caithren Sclater, daughter; John Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Jean Sclater, daughter.3

She was listed as head of household's daughter in the 1861 census at 149 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: George Sclater, head; Cathrine Sclater, daughter; John Sclater, son; George Sclater, son; Jean Sclater, daughter; Francis Sclater, son; William Sclater, son.4
Catherine Sclater was also known as Catherine Slater. She married James Mair at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 28 November 1862.5,6,2 As of 28 November 1862, her married name was Catherine Mair. She was the informant for Francis Mair's birth at 191 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 January 1879.7,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: James Mair Shavie, head; Cath. Mair Shavie, wife; James Mair Shavie, son; William Mair Shavie, son; Cath. Mair Shavie, daughter; George Mair Shavie, son; Janet (sic) Mair Shavie, daughter; Joseph Mair Shavie, son; Alex. Mair Shavie, son.8
She was the informant for John Mair's birth at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 23 May 1881.9,2
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at 19 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Jas. Mair Shavie Campbell, head; Katrine Mair Shavie, wife; Geo. Mair Shavie, son; Joseph Mair Shavie, son; Alexr. Mair Shavie, son.10
Catherine died on 24 May 1909 at 404 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, at age 67.2

Children of Catherine Sclater and James Mair

Citations

  1. [S1887] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Catherine Sclater, female. Birth: 13 SEP 1841. Christening: 23 SEP 1841 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: George Sclater. Mother: Jane Donaldson."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S1894] 1851, Scottish Census, "Caithren Sclater, daughter, female, age 9, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, fisher's daughter, resident in Portknockie."
  4. [S6744] 1861, Scottish Census, "Cathrine Sclater, daughter, unmarried, female, age 19, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), fisherman's daughter, resident at 149 Portknockie."
  5. [S7628] James Mair to Catherine Sclater, Marriage entry, "1862, November Twenty-eighth at Portknockie, After Banns, according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. James Mair, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 20, residence Portknockie, parents William Mair Fisherman (Deceased) and Catherine Mair M.S. Findlay. Catherine Slater, Her X Mark, Alexr. Mair Witness, William Mair Witness, (Spinster), age 22, residence Portknockie, parents George Slater Fisherman and Jane Slater M.S. Donaldson (Deceased). John MacKay, Minister of Fr. Ch. at Cullen. Alexander Mair Witness. John Donaldson Witness. Registered 1862 Nov. 29th at Portknockie, Jas. Cumming Registrar."
  6. [S2291] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "James Mair, male. Spouse: Catherine Slater. Marriage: 28 NOV 1862, Seafield, Banff, Scotland."
  7. [S3554] Francis Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "Francis Mair, 1879, January Seventh 4h 0m A.M. at 191 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Mair "Shavie" Fisherman. Mother: Catharine Mair M.S. Slater, married 1862 November 28th in Seafield. Informant: Catharine Mair, Her X Mark, Mother, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1879, January 27th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  8. [S7817] 1881, Scottish Census, "Cath. Mair Shavie, wife, married, female, age 39, born in Portknockie, Banff, resident at 19 Portknockie."
  9. [S7238] John Mair, Register of Births in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "John Mair, 1881, May Twenty-third 6h 0m P.M. at 19 Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven), Male. Father: James Mair "Shavie" Fisherman. Mother: Catharine Mair M.S. Slater, married 1862 November 28th in Seafield. Informant: Catharine Mair, Her X Mark, Mother, James McIntyre Registrar Witness. Registered: 1881, June 6th at Seafield Manse, James McIntyre, Registrar."
  10. [S3696] 1891, Scottish Census, "Katrine Mair Shavie, wife, married, female, age 50, born in Rathven, Portknockie, Bshire, resident at 19 Portknockie."