William Slane 1858 - 1915

Age 56 Years

William Slane was born at 4am on the 14th December 1858 at 13 Mid Wynd, Dundee.

( BIRTH CERTIFICATE )

William's parents were-

Peter Slane & Janet Hunter.

William's Siblings were-

Alexander Slane 1860-61

1875: June 25, William Slane aged 16 years married Ann Robertson aged 19 years at 324 Perth Road, Dundee.

Ann's parents are Alexander Robertson (Flax Dresser) and Agnes Polson.

Witnesses at the wedding are Alexander Slane and Mary Masson. Minister is John Masson.

William is employed as  a cloth lapper in jute mill and Ann is a spinner in jute mill. They are living at 15 Watson Lane, Dundee.

1885: July 1st at 4am, Susan Robertson Slane is born at 27 Kinnaird Street, Dundee.

1891: March 1st at 11:50pm, Ann Robertson died aged 35 years at 8 Hospital Wynd, Dundee (now Strathmore Avenue). Cause of death was Phthisis, duration 30 months. (old term for Tuberculosis) (DEATH CERTIFICATE)

William Slane is living at 28 Polepark Road, Dundee

1896: October 12th, William Slane (37 years) married Elizabeth Hutton (35 years)

Witnesses were David Whyte and Rosanne Boleman. Minister was Robert Sharp Warren of St. Davids. (MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE)

They were living at 19 Rosebank  Road, Dundee.

1898: October 4th at 7:00pm, Peter Slane is born at 58 Preston Street, Glasgow.

 

1901 census report for dwelling at 29 Marshall Street, Glasgow
Name   Status Age Employment Place of Birth
William Slane
lodger
married
42
Powerloom Tenter, Worker
Forfarshire, Dundee
Elizabeth Slane
lodger
married
40
House Keeper, at home
Forfarshire, Dundee
Mary Slane
lodger
17
Powerloom Weaver, Worker
Lanarkshire, Glasgow
Peter Slane
lodger
2
Lanarkshire, Glasgow

Mary Slane (above is the daughter of James Slane (Baker) and Agnes Todd. Married  June 8th 1883 at Glasgow. James Slane is Uncle to William Slane.

1902: August 5th at 2:30pm Elizabeth Slane is born at 3 Ogilvies Road, Dundee

1915: October 3rd at 2:30am, William Slane died, aged 56 years at 30 Rosebank Street, Dundee. Cause of death was Pulmonary Phthisis (lung disease) (old term for Tuberculosis)

Elizabeth Slane is 13 years old, Susan Robertson Slane is 30 years old, Peter Slane is 17 years old tomorrow.

1924: Elizabeth Slane (Hutton) , living at 30 Rosebank Terrace, Dundee

1941: December 13th at 4:45am Elizabeth Slane (Hutton) died at 163 Drumlanrig Drive, Dundee. Cause of death, Myocardial Degeneration, Elizabeth Bruce (Slane) was present. (DEATH CERTIFICATE).

SLANE FAMILY LINE