Francis Slater

M, #4129, b. 1884
     Francis Slater was born in 1884 at Seafield, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was the son of William Sclater and Margaret Ann Topp. His family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1891 census at 108 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Wm Slater, head; Maggie Ann Slater, wife; Wm Slater, son; Geo Slater, son; Frank Slater, son; Alexr. Slater, son; John Slater, son; James Slater, son.2
Francis Slater was a fisherman and herring drift net fisherman. He married Christina Runcie at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 December 1911.3,4
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 9 Reidhaven Street, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis Slater, head; Christina Slater, wife; William Jas Slater, son; Francis Slater, son.5,6

Children of Francis Slater and Christina Runcie

Citations

  1. [S9417] Francis Slater, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Slater. Forename: Francis. Mother's Maiden Name: Top. Gender: Male. Year: 1884. Ref: 167/ 8. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  2. [S3673] 1891, Scottish Census, "Frank Slater, son, male, age 7, born in Rathven, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 108 Portknockie."
  3. [S3261] Francis Slater to Christina Runcie, Marriage entry, "1911 on the Eighth day of December at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. Francis Slater, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 27, usual residence 433 Portknockie, parents William Slater Fisherman (Deceased) and Margaret Slater M.S. Topp. Christina Runcie, Fishergirl (Spinster), age 27, usual residence 201 Seatown, Cullen, parents James Runcie Fisherman and Christina Runcie M.S. Findlay. D. Maccallum, U. F. C. Minister Portknockie. Henry Runcie Witness. Catherine Slater Witness. Registered 1911 December 11th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  4. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  5. [S9419] 1921, Scottish Census, "Household of Francis Slater, head, age 36 years 2 months, male, married, born in Banff, Portknockie, personal occupation: Herring Drift Net Fisherman, employment status: Worker, employment: Jas Mair S/B "Treasure" Herring Drifter, dependent children: 2, ages: 4, 6, houses: 4 rooms 4 persons, holdings: 4 rooms 4 persons, resident at 9 Reidhaven Street."
  6. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.