Philomena Brawley was my 2nd cousin once removed. Her parents were Hugh Brawley and Bridget Darragh. Hugh was the first cousin of my maternal grandfather who was also called Hugh Brawley. Philomena was born on 31 October 1925 within the family home at 39 Hope Street, Newmains, Lanarkshire. Her parents had been married in January … Continue reading Philomena Brawley Born 1925
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A Family Mystery — Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan
Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan were my great grandparents. I don't remember being told many family stories but the one that did stick in my mind is that my mother's grandparents got married in Scranton, Pennsylvania. There was no explanation given as to why they were in America and it seemed no one really knew the … Continue reading A Family Mystery — Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan
Married On This Day – Hugh Brawley & Catherine Cosgrove
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
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
Shaking The Branches 