Monument to Samuel Joseph Slator, All Saints Cemetery, Maidenhead, Berkshire.
"In loving memory of Samuel Joseph Slator who fell asleep Decr 21st 1913 aged 21 years. Till the morning breaks."
Samuel Jospeh Slator was born in Killarney in Ireland in 1891 to William Henry Slator, a carpenter, and his wife Margaret O'Sullivan.
Samuel first appears on the 1901 England Census living with his parents and siblings, William, Maurice, John Henry and Edwin at 20 Denmark Street in Maidenhead.
In 1911 the family had moved to 98 Cordwallis Road in Maidenhead. Samuel had at some point entered the boot trade. Samuel also played football for the Windsor Trades Football Club. Sadly, Samuel was to pass away in hospital on 21st December 1913, after being accidentally kicked in the head during a football match. On 27th December 1913 the Windsor and Eton Express reported:
"It is with deep regret that we record the death of S. J. Slator, at the early age of nineteen. Deceased, who passed away at. King Edward VII. Hospital on Sunday afternoon, was the outside right forward of Windsor Trades F.C., and was last season associated with the Early Closing. He was deeply respected by all his comrades and opponents, and was last seen in the field about a month ago. It is thought that an accidental kick received in a recent football match may have led up to his death."
Samuel's football club organised a charity memorial football match to raise funds to place the memorial at his grave. On 14th January 1914 the Maidenhead Advertiser reported:
Samuel's football club organised a charity memorial football match to raise funds to place the memorial at his grave. On 14th January 1914 the Maidenhead Advertiser reported:
"THE B. & B.F.A. have sanctioned the playing of a match by the Windsor Trades F.C. to obtain funds to erect a memorial over the grave of the late Mr. S. J. Slater, of Maidenhead, who was a member of the club. The match will probably be played on Jan. 21st between the Windsor Trades F.C. and the E.C.A. and National Old Boys. It has been decided to start a fund for the same purpose, and subscriptions will be acknowledged by E. C. Crump, 47, Bourne-avenue, Windsor."
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Hi, was amazed to find this photo whilst googling some family history. Samuel was my great grandfathers (Maurice) brother. Their parents were William Henry and Margaret O'Sullivan.... I would be interested to know where you came across Margarets surname as being Allen? I can tell you that Samuel played football and died after being hit with the ball. At the bottom of the grave it does say something about football however it's wearing away now. Samuels brother Maurice is buried in the same cemetery, grave space no 7 J section C but without a headstone. Maurice died aged 25, 9 years after Samuel from injuries sustained in the war. Thank you for posting this photo.... I shall look for more family through your site :)
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