My maternal grandparents were married in St Brigid's Church, Newmains on 6 August 1920. Hugh was 21 years old and a labourer at the local iron foundry. Catherine was 20 and a pottery worker. I don't have a photo of their wedding day. I'm not sure that one exists. The best man was Hugh's brother, … Continue reading Married On This Day – Hugh Brawley & Catherine Cosgrove
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An Unwanted Child- Thomas Rae 1898- 1898
My great grandparents, Robert Armstrong Rae and Margaret McGarrity had their first child just two months after their marriage in April 1899. They were the parents of my paternal grandfather and their marriage took place at their home in Craigneuk, Lanarkshire. The bride would have been quite obviously pregnant and this may have caused some … Continue reading An Unwanted Child- Thomas Rae 1898- 1898
Daniel & John Brawley 1913-1913
Daniel and John Brawley were born on 8 May 1913. Their father was Daniel Brawley, my maternal grandfather's eldest brother. The twins' mother was Mary Berry. This was Mary's second pregnancy; their daughter Margaret having been born the previous year. The boys were born in the family home at 16 Hope Street, Newmains. More info … Continue reading Daniel & John Brawley 1913-1913
Andrew Rae 1838-1873
My 4th great uncle, Andrew Rae was born on 12 March 1838 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire. He was the 6th of 10 children of my 4th great grandparents, James Rae and Grace or Grizel Halliday. From the birth records of his siblings I can see that the family moved around between Dumfriesshire, Lanarkshire and Ayrshire. It … Continue reading Andrew Rae 1838-1873
Mary Wilkinson c1832-1871
The story of my great great grandmother, Mary Wilkinson is very confusing and there are a number of pieces missing. Mary was my maternal grandmother's maternal grandmother and I would love to know more about her background. Mary, it would seem, did not have a problem lying to the authorities which makes finding out the … Continue reading Mary Wilkinson c1832-1871
Hugh Brawley 1902-1947
Hugh Brawley was born on 8 April 1902 in the town of Rock Springs, Sweetwater County, Wyoming, USA. His father was James Brawley, younger brother of my great grandfather, Daniel Brawley. James left Newmains in 1888. Hugh was the seventh of eight children. His mother, Sarah McGlynn was born in Pennsylvania. In 1919, without telling … Continue reading Hugh Brawley 1902-1947
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