Benza "Bennie" Thomas Slater
M, b. 8 October 1877, d. 30 September 1950
- Father: James Lenore Slater b. 1844, d. b 1895
- Birth*: Benza "Bennie" Thomas Slater was born on 8 October 1877 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.1
- He was the son of James Lenore Slater.
- Marriage*: Benza "Bennie" Thomas Slater married an unknown person on 13 January 1898 at Whitley Co., KY.2
- Census*: He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Indianapolis, Marion Co., IN. Benza is 42 and employed as a Machinist.
- Death*: He died on 30 September 1950 at Savannah, Chatham Co., GA, at age 72 .3
- Burial*: He was buried on 2 October 1950 at Bonadventure Cemeterey, Savannah, Chatham Co., GA.4
Family:
- Annie May Slater b. 25 Aug 1900, d. 16 Jul 1985
- Earl Mckinley Slater b. 2 Sep 1902, d. 5 Nov 1980
- Thomas Edwin Slater+ b. 12 May 1905, d. 24 Feb 1962
- Iva Fay Slater b. 1 Sep 1907, d. 10 Oct 2000
- Mary Frances Slater b. 24 Nov 1919, d. 17 Dec 1991
Citations
Ellen Slater
F, b. 1879
- Father: James Lenore Slater b. 1844, d. b 1895
- Birth*: Ellen Slater was born in 1879 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of James Lenore Slater.
Pearl Slater
F, b. 1 January 1874, d. 25 November 1935
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Pearl Slater was born on 1 January 1874 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Marriage*: Pearl Slater married an unknown person on 26 February 1896 at Thomas Co., GA.1
- Census*: She appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Fairfield, Covington Co., AL. Pearl Smith is 26 years old and was born Jan 1874 in Georgia. Her husband is G.P. Smith. He is 28 years old and was born July 1871 in Georgia. He is employed as a Farmer. Living with the Smith's is Pearl's sister Bertha Slater, age 18 born April 1882.2
- Census: She appeared on the census of 3 April 1910 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Pearl is 36. She and G.P. Smith have been married for 13 years. She has had 4 children and they are listed in the census. Her husband is a carpenter. Also living with them is Samuel Slater, 32, single, a carpenter, and brother of Pearl.3
- Census: She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 409 Savannah Street, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Pearl Smith is 45 years old. Her husband George P. Smith is 48 and employed as a carpenter. Pearl's sister Bertha Slater is single, 37, and living with them.4
- Census: She appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Savannah Street, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Pearl Smith is 56 years old. She is a widow and is employed as a Saleslady in a Grocery store.5
- Death*: She died on 25 November 1935 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 61 . Her name at death was Pearl Slater Smith. Her husband was listed as G.P. Smith (Frazier.)6,7
Family:
- Pearl Agnes Smith2 b. 28 Jan 1898, d. 10 Jan 1953
- Bertha Smith2
- William Wentworth Smith4 b. 1902, d. 24 Feb 1951
- Marguerite Cecelia Smith4 b. 1 Oct 1906, d. 23 Feb 1983
- Marina Smith5
- Jesse Delamar Smith5 b. 28 Jan 1914, d. 27 Feb 1969
Citations
- [S307] Joe E. III Craigmiles, Thomas County, Georgia Marriages (1826-1925), pg 66.
- [S755] 1900 Covington Co., Ala. Census.
- [S1670] 1910 Oklahoma Co., Ok Census.
- [S1669] 1920 Mobile Co., Ala. Census.
- [S756] 1930 Mobile Co., Ala. Census.
- [S1667] Unknown author, Fluker Family Tree.
- [S1668] Unknown volume, Alabama Deaths and Burials Index 1881 - 1974, unknown repository.
Mary Slater
F, b. 12 October 1875, d. after April 1940
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Mary Slater was born on 12 October 1875 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Marriage*: Mary Slater married an unknown person on 1 March 1899 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Census*: She appeared on the census of 9 May 1910 at Lexington, Holmes Co., MS. Mary H. Pitchford is 35 years old. She has been married for 11 years and has one daughter. Her husband J. (Jack) is 77 years old and was born in Mississippi.
- Census: She appeared on the census of 24 January 1920 at Lexington, Holmes Co., MS. Mary H. is 45 years old and a widow. Living with her is her daughter Sue J., age 19.
- Death*: She died after April 1940 at MS .
Family:
- Sue Jack Pitchford b. c 1901, d. 23 Jul 1973
Virginia Henderson "Hennie" Slater
F, b. 27 December 1876, d. 5 July 1965
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Virginia Henderson "Hennie" Slater was born on 27 December 1876 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Census*: Virginia Henderson "Hennie" Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Duncanville, Thomas Co., GA. She is 23 years old and born Dec 1876. She is living with her mother.1
- Marriage*: She married an unknown person on 15 January 1902 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Census: She appeared on the census of 2 February 1920 at Grady Co., GA. Virginia is 41 years old.2
- Census: She appeared on the census of 8 April 1930 at Duncanville, Grady Co., GA. Virginia is 54 years old.3
- Death*: She died on 5 July 1965 at Beachton, Grady Co., GA, at age 88 .4
Family:
- Hinton Holmes Brown b. 13 Sep 1902, d. 11 Feb 1918
- Marguerite Brown b. 13 Aug 1904, d. 21 Mar 1981
- Janie Isabelle Brown b. 7 May 1910, d. 22 Dec 1983
- Robert Curtis Brown b. 20 Dec 1912, d. 6 Jul 1974
- Frances Virgiinia Brown b. 28 Oct 1917, d. 16 Jul 2004
- Mary Eliza Brown b. 14 Nov 1920, d. 18 Oct 1963
Roberta May Slater
F, b. April 1878, d. 3 September 1879
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Roberta May Slater was born in April 1878 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Death*: Roberta May Slater died on 3 September 1879 at Thomas Co., GA, at age 1 .
Jesse Slater
M, b. 1879
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Jesse Slater was born in 1879 at Thomas Co., GA.
- He was the son of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
Robert Lee Slater
M, b. 22 July 1880, d. 11 March 1952
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Robert Lee Slater was born on 22 July 1880 at Thomas Co., GA.
- He was the son of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Census*: Robert Lee Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Duncanville, Thomas Co., GA. Robert is 19 years old and living with his mother and working on the farm.1
- Marriage*: He married an unknown person on 18 November 1903 at Beachton, Grady Co., GA.2
- DraftWWI*: He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Cairo, Grady Co., GA. Robert Lee is a Farmer living in Beachton, Grady County, Georgia. He listed his nearest relative as being his wife Mrs. Ellen Lee Slater. He was described as being tall and of medium build with grey eyes and brown hair.3
- Census: He appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at Lowndes, Colleton Co., SC. R.L. is 39 years old and a farmer.
- Census: He appeared on the census of 4 April 1930 at Ponders Ave. N.W., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Robert L. is 53 years old. He is employed as a Carpenter.4
- Death*: He died on 11 March 1952 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 71 .5
Family:
- Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Slater b. 26 Sep 1904, d. 19 Jan 1996
- Bertie Mae Slater b. 14 Feb 1906, d. 17 Oct 1974
- Lottie Slater b. 1 Jul 1908, d. 19 Jan 1997
- Robert Lee Slater Jr. b. 1 Aug 1910, d. 11 Nov 1989
- Melvin Slater b. 5 May 1913, d. 21 Feb 1975
- Claude Davis Slater b. 3 Jan 1916, d. 31 Dec 1993
Samuel P. Slater
M, b. April 1881, d. 19 October 1947
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Samuel P. Slater was born in April 1881 at Thomas Co., GA; WWI Draft Registration lists his date of birth as 22 May 1879. He was not listed in the 1880 Census.
- He was the son of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Census: Samuel P. Slater appeared on the census of 3 April 1910 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. Samuel is 32 and single. He is living with his sister Pearl's family and working as a carpenter.1
- Marriage*: He married Marguerite Adams, daughter of Aaron F. Adams, on 30 January 1918 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Census*: Samuel P. Slater appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Samuel P. is 40 years old and a Widower. He is a Manager of a Grocery Store.2
- Census: He appeared on the census of 13 May 1930 at Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Samuel P. is 50 years old. He is employed as a Salesman for a Wholesale Candy Company. He owns his home and it is valued at $4,250. Also, living with Samuel is a cousin Mary J. DeHart, age 60, widowed.3
- Census: He appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at 35 Third Street, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Samuel P. is 61 years old and a widower. He is working as a laborer for the WPA doing school construction.
His son Sam Jr. is living with him. They are both living with Sam's sister Winnie.4 - Death*: He died on 19 October 1947 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 66 .5
Family: Marguerite Adams b. Apr 1894, d. c 2 Feb 1919
- Marriage*: He married Marguerite Adams, daughter of Aaron F. Adams, on 30 January 1918 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Samuel P. Slater Jr. b. 23 Jan 1919, d. 7 May 1956
Bertha Slater
F, b. April 1884, d. 22 December 1956
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Bertha Slater was born in April 1884 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- (Witness) Census: Bertha Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 in the household of Pearl Slater at Fairfield, Covington Co., AL; Pearl Smith is 26 years old and was born Jan 1874 in Georgia. Her husband is G.P. Smith. He is 28 years old and was born July 1871 in Georgia. He is employed as a Farmer. Living with the Smith's is Pearl's sister Bertha Slater, age 18 born April 1882.1
- Census*: Bertha Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Duncanville, Thomas Co., GA. Bertha was not listed in the 1900 census. She may have died between 1884 and 1900.2
- Census: She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at 409 Savannah Street, Mobile, Mobile Co., AL. Bertha is 37 and single. She is unemployed and living with her sister Pearl's family.3
- Death*: She died on 22 December 1956 at Mobile, Mobile Co., AL, at age 72 .4
John Harvard Slater
M, b. 5 March 1885, d. 7 June 1953
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: John Harvard Slater was born on 5 March 1885 at Thomas Co., GA.1
- He was the son of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Census*: John Harvard Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Duncanville, Thomas Co., GA. Harvard is 14 years old and born March 1886. He is living with his mother.2
- Marriage*: He married an unknown person on 6 January 1915 at Holmes Co., MS.3
- DraftWWI*: He registered for the World War I draft on 12 October 1918 at Cairo, Grady Co., GA. He was employed as a Farmer and living in the Beachton community in Grady County, Georgia. He listed his nearest relative as his wife Mrs. Claudie Slater. He was described as being medium height and medium build with grey eyes and brown hair.4
- Census: He appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Cruger, Holmes Co., MS. Harvard is 43 years old. His occupation is listed as Proprietor of a General Merchandise Store. He was first married at age 29. He owns his home and it is valued at $3,500.5
- Death*: He died on 7 June 1953 at Cruger, Holmes Co., MS, at age 68 .1
- Burial*: He was buried circa 9 June 1953 at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Lexington, Holmes Co., MS.1
Family:
- Martha Elizabeth Slater b. 28 Jun 1917, d. 30 Oct 1998
- Jesse Augustus Slater b. 26 Dec 1918, d. 21 Apr 1969
Sally Augusta "Gussie" Slater
F, b. 25 May 1887, d. 20 October 1969
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Sally Augusta "Gussie" Slater was born on 25 May 1887 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Census*: Sally Augusta "Gussie" Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Duncanville, Thomas Co., GA. Sally is 13 years old and born May 1887. She is living with her mother.1
- Marriage*: She married an unknown person on 30 November 1910 at Fulton Co., GA.
- Census*: She appeared on the census of 1 January 1920 at 1360 Dekalb Ave., Atlanta, Dekalb Co., GA. Gussie is 32 and James is 35. James is a Printer in the newspaper industry. They have two children and are living next to Gussie's brother Samuel P. Slater.2
- Census: She appeared on the census of 11 April 1930 at Norwood Ave., Atlanta, Dekalb Co., GA. Gussie is 43 years old.3
- Death*: She died on 20 October 1969 at Atlanta, Dekalb Co., GA, at age 82 .
- Burial*: She was buried circa 22 October 1969 at Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.4
Family:
- Marian Augusta Rainwater b. 14 Sep 1911, d. 6 Feb 1995
- James Straton Rainwater Jr. b. 2 Dec 1914, d. 1 Mar 1993
Honey Slater
F, b. January 1889, d. 11 November 1889
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Honey Slater was born in January 1889 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Death*: Honey Slater died on 11 November 1889 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Burial*: She was buried circa 12 November 1889 at Hadley Burial Ground, Grady Co., GA.
Winnie Davis Slater
F, b. 4 September 1889, d. 10 August 1973
- Father: Jesse Dellemar Slater b. Dec 1846, d. c 5 Jul 1911
- Birth*: Winnie Davis Slater was born on 4 September 1889 at GA.
- She was the daughter of Jesse Dellemar Slater.
- Census*: Winnie Davis Slater appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Duncanville, Thomas Co., GA. Winnie is 9 years old and living with her mother.1
- Census: She appeared on the census of 6 January 1920 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Winnie is 28 years old and is living with her brother Samuel. She is employed as a Multigraph Operator.2
- Census: She appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at 35 Third Street, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Winnie is 49 years old, single, and employed as a stenographer for a tractor dealer. Living with her are her brother Samuel P. and his son Sam, Jr.3
- Death*: She died on 10 August 1973 at Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA, at age 83 .
- Burial*: She was buried circa 12 August 1973 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Thomas Co., GA.4
William Ponder Slater
M, b. 20 October 1876, d. 5 May 1930
- Father: John Beale Jr. Slater b. 24 Feb 1848, d. 24 Jan 1920
- Birth*: William Ponder Slater was born on 20 October 1876 at Thomas Co., GA.1
- He was the son of John Beale Jr. Slater.
- Marriage*: William Ponder Slater married an unknown person on 3 June 1903.2
- Census: He appeared on the census of 20 April 1910 at 907 Preston St., Ennis, Ellis Co., TX. William is 32 years old. He and Winifried have been married for 7 years and have no children. Winifried's mother Katherine Stevenson, age 66, is living with them.3
- DraftWWI*: He registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 at Ellis Co., Texas. William Ponder is farming in Ennis, Ellis Co., Tx. His next of kin named is his wife Mrs. Mary Winiford Slater. He is described as being of medium height, stout build with brown eyes and grey hair.1
- Census*: He appeared on the census of 29 April 1930 at Ellis Co., TX. William P. is 53 years old and was born in Georgia. He was first married when he was 26 years old. He is living with his wife Mary W., age 47.2
- Death*: He died on 5 May 1930 at Ennis, Ellis Co., TX, at age 53 . Cause of death was a Mediastinal Tumor. ( Mediastinum: The area between the lungs. The organs in this area include the heart and its large veins and arteries, the trachea, the esophagus, the bronchi, and lymph nodes.)4
- Burial*: He was buried circa 7 May 1930 at Myrtle Cemetery, Ennis, Ellis Co., TX.5
Erma Celeste Slater
F, b. 7 December 1877, d. 12 July 1883
- Father: John Beale Jr. Slater b. 24 Feb 1848, d. 24 Jan 1920
- Birth*: Erma Celeste Slater was born on 7 December 1877 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of John Beale Jr. Slater.
- Death*: Erma Celeste Slater died on 12 July 1883 at Thomas Co., GA, at age 5 .
- Burial*: She was buried circa 13 July 1883 at Spring Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Thomas Co., GA.
Caroline "Callie" Slater1
F, b. September 1881, d. 8 February 1937
- Father: John Beale Jr. Slater b. 24 Feb 1848, d. 24 Jan 1920
- Birth*: Caroline "Callie" Slater was born in September 1881 at Thomas Co., GA.2
- She was the daughter of John Beale Jr. Slater.
- Marriage*: Caroline "Callie" Slater married an unknown person on 24 June 1897 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Census*: She appeared on the census of 14 January 1920 at Petersburg, Dinwiddie Co., VA. Caroline S. is 38 years old. Her husband Henry is President of a Music Store. Listed with them is an adopted son John M. Leete, age 15.1
- Census: She appeared on the census of 17 April 1930 at Dallas, Dallas Co., TX. Caroline is 48 years old. Henry is a salesman of retail radios.3
- Death*: She died on 8 February 1937 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL, at age 55 .2
- Burial*: She was buried on 10 February 1937 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Thomas Co., GA.2
Family:
- Rev. John Menzo Leete b. 26 Jun 1904, d. 13 Sep 1990
Kess Lawson Forrester Jr.
M, b. 27 September 1913, d. 13 September 1967
- Mother: May Bess Slater b. 20 May 1885, d. 15 Dec 1965
- Birth*: Kess Lawson Forrester Jr. was born on 27 September 1913 at Dothan, AL.
- He was the son of May Bess Slater.
- Marriage*: Kess Lawson Forrester Jr. married an unknown person on 4 February 1934.1
- Census*: He appeared on the census of 16 April 1940 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL. Kess is 26 and employed as an Undertaker at an Undertaking Home.1
- Divorce*: He and an unknown person were divorced before 1950.
- Death*: He died on 13 September 1967 at Seagrove Beach, Santa Rosa, Walton Co., FL, at age 53 .2,3
Family:
- Patricia A. Forrester1 b. 19 Mar 1935, d. 15 Apr 2018
- Kess Lawson Forrester III1 b. 5 Jul 1938, d. 13 Feb 2012
Virginia Elizabeth Linson
F, b. 28 November 1904, d. 11 August 1965
- Mother: Eddie Virginia Slater b. 17 Feb 1883, d. 18 Feb 1966
- Birth*: Virginia Elizabeth Linson was born on 28 November 1904 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Eddie Virginia Slater.
- Census*: Virginia Elizabeth Linson appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL. Virginia is 23 years old. She is living with Mae Bess and Kess Forrester. She is employed as a Teacher in a High School.1
- Census: She appeared on the census of 11 June 1940 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL. Virginia is 30 and living with her aunt Mae Bess Forrester. No occupation is listed for her.2
- Death*: She died on 11 August 1965 at Dothan, Houston Co., AL, at age 60 .3
Marguerite Adams
F, b. April 1894, d. circa 2 February 1919
- Father: Aaron F. Adams b. 1856, d. 17 Oct 1952
- Birth*: Marguerite Adams was born in April 1894 at Thomas Co., GA.
- She was the daughter of Aaron F. Adams.
- Marriage*: Marguerite Adams married Samuel P. Slater, son of Jesse Dellemar Slater, on 30 January 1918 at Thomas Co., GA.
- Death*: Marguerite Adams died circa 2 February 1919 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA.1
Family: Samuel P. Slater b. Apr 1881, d. 19 Oct 1947
- Samuel P. Slater Jr. b. 23 Jan 1919, d. 7 May 1956
Citations
- [S97] Times Enterprise Thomasville, Georgia, 14 Feb 1919.
Samuel P. Slater Jr.
M, b. 23 January 1919, d. 7 May 1956
- Father: Samuel P. Slater b. Apr 1881, d. 19 Oct 1947
- Mother: Marguerite Adams b. Apr 1894, d. c 2 Feb 1919
- Birth*: Samuel P. Slater Jr. was born on 23 January 1919 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA; He is listed as 11/12 years old in the 1920 Fulton Co. Census.1,2
- He was the son of Samuel P. Slater and Marguerite Adams.
- Census*: Samuel P. Slater Jr. appeared on the census of 1 April 1940 at 35 Third Street, Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. Sam P. Jr. is 21 years old and living with his father and his father's sister Winnie. Sam is employed as a meat cutter in a retail meat market.3
- DraftWWII*: He registered for the World War II draft on 16 October 1940 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA. He registered as Samuel (NMN) Slater, Jr. He was not employed. His description included a scar near right eye, 5ft 9in, 130 lbs, brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy complextion.2
- Death*: He died on 7 May 1956 at Atlanta, Fulton Co., GA, at age 37 .4
Martha Elizabeth Slater
F, b. 28 June 1917, d. 30 October 1998
- Father: John Harvard Slater b. 5 Mar 1885, d. 7 Jun 1953
- Birth*: Martha Elizabeth Slater was born on 28 June 1917 at Lexington, MS.
- She was the daughter of John Harvard Slater.
- Marriage*: Martha Elizabeth Slater married an unknown person after 1940.1
- Death*: She died on 30 October 1998 at Baldwin Co., AL, at age 81 .1
Citations
- [S1213] Unknown author, Findagrave.com.