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Family HistoryFamily History - William Collins Slate


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features William Collins Slate and one of his descendants down to the second generation.


First Generation
1. William Collins Slate,1 born ____ (parents not determined). William married Emma E. Champion (born ____, parents not determined).

Child of William Collins Slate and Emma E. Champion:

+2i. Frederick Payne Slate, born 22 July 1866 in South Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died 21 August 1906 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. Married Gertrude E. Dunbar.

Second Generation
2. Frederick Payne Slate2 (William1), born 22 July 1866 in South Lyme, New London County, Connecticut;1, 2 died 21 August 1906 in New London, New London County, Connecticut.1 Frederick married, ca. 1899, Gertrude E. Dunbar1, 2 (born 22 May 1874 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, the daughter of Martin Van Beuren Dunbar and Maria Lydia Holmes;2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Gertrude died 23 May 1947 in New London, New London County, Connecticut3). Frederick and Gertrude are buried in Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut.1, 3

  1. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Frederick Payne Slate, born: 22 July 1866 in South Lyme, New London County, Connecticut; died: 21 August 1906 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for his parents, half-siblings, and wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 458, Sheet No. 6A, Fred R. Slate, 33, Connecticut, July 1866, engineer, RR; wife of one year Gertrude E. Slate, 25, Connecticut, May 1875, no children.
  3. Find a Grave (website). Jordan Cemetery, Waterford, New London County, Connecticut, Gertrude E. Dunbar Slate Tubbs, born: 22 May 1874 in Waterford, New London County, Connecticut; died: 23 May 1947 in New London, New London County, Connecticut (from record, which provides the names and links for her parents, two siblings and two spouses).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 522, Sheet No. 8B, Gertrude D. Slate, 34, Connecticut, widow, dressmaker; father Martin V. Dunbar, 72, Connecticut, widow, janitor, school.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 266, Sheet No. 8B, Burtis Dunbar, 49, Connecticut, contractor, houses; wife Nannie Dunbar, 55, Illinois; son Harris Dunbar, 24, Connecticut, manager, garage. Living next door: J. Herman Tubbs, 60, Connecticut, sheriff, city; wife Gertrude D. Tubbs, 44, Connecticut.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-32, Sheet No. 14B, Three related families: 1. J. Herman Tubbs, 70, Connecticut, first married age 21, sheriff, New London County; wife Gertrude D. Tubbs, 54, Connecticut, first married age 24, dressmaker, general practice; 2. Bertis H. Dunbar, 59, Connecticut, first married age 24, carpenter, house; wife Nancy W. Dunbar, 65, Illinois; 3. Harris W. Dunbar, 34, Connecticut, first married age 24, mechanic, street department; wife Mildred H. Dunbar, 33, Connecticut, first married age 23; son Robert H. Dunbar, 9, Connecticut; daughter June Dunbar, 6, Connecticut; daughter Shirley Dunbar, 4 5/12, Connecticut; son Morgan H. Dunbar, 1 8/12, Connecticut.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, Connecticut, New London County, New London, E.D. 6-56, Sheet No. 9B, J. Herman Tubbs, 80, Connecticut, chief deputy sheriff, New London Co.; wife Gertrude Tubbs, 64, Connecticut. Living next door: Bertis R. Dunbar, 68, Connecticut; wife Nancy W. Dunbar, 75, Illinois; son Harris W. Dunbar, 44, Connecticut, divorced, repairman, trans. bus. co.