John Mair Slater

M, #5692, b. 1884, d. 29 December 1938
     John Mair Slater was born in 1884 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of Francis William Sclater and Elizabeth Mair. His family was known by the tee-name of "Hasser". John Mair Slater was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1911 census at 78 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Francis Wm Slater, head; Elizabeth Slater, wife; John M. Slater, son; Elizabeth Slater, daughter; Josephine B. Slater, daughter; Catherine Slater, daughter.3
He married Helen Ann Chalmers at Elgin, Elginshire, Scotland, in 1912.4 John died on 29 December 1938.5,6,2 He was buried after 29 December 1938 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.5,6

Citations

  1. [S6961] John Mair Slater, ScotlandsPeople search, Statutory Register of Births, Registration District of Seafield, Surname: Slater. Forename: John Mair. Gender: Male. Year: 1884. Ref: 167/ 11. Registration District Name: Seafield.
  2. [S3624] Ann Campbell, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Ann Campbell of Portknockie, Moray, Scotland.
  3. [S6960] 1911, Scottish Census, "John M. Slater, son, male, age 26, single, fisherman in fishing industry, worker, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 78 Portknockie."
  4. [S6962] John Mair Slater, Helen Ann Chalmers, Surname: Slater. Forename: John Mair. Spouse Surname: Chalmers. Spouse Forename: Helen A. Year: 1912. Ref: 135/ 11. Registration District Name: Elgin.
  5. [S4455] John Mair Slater and Helen Ann Chalmers, Monumental inscription, "In memory of JOHN MAIR SLATER who died 29th December 1938 aged 54 years and his wife HELEN ANN CHALMERS who died 17th July 1971 aged 85 years. Till He Come."
  6. [S4453] John Mair Slater, Gravestone inscription data, "NM174951, John Mair Slater, c. 1884 to 29 DEC 1938. Date of Birth : c. 1884. Spouse's Name : Helen Ann Chalmers. Headstone Ref : H213. Date of Death : 29 DEC 1938."