John Cosgrove was my great grandfather's younger brother. While my great grandfather was born in County Longford, Ireland, by the time John was born the family had come to Scotland. He was born on 7 May 1878 at 18 Furnace Row, Newmains, Lanarkshire. His father Peter Cosgrove was a furnace labourer and may have been … Continue reading John Cosgrove 1878-1917
Genealogy
Agnes Haughey 1836-1901
Agnes Haughey was my maternal grandfather's maternal grandmother. She was my great, great granny in other words. From census, marriage and death records I know that she was born in 1836 in Glasgow and that in 1856 she married my great grandfather, Patrick Keenan. The first document I found for her was her death record … Continue reading Agnes Haughey 1836-1901
James Lockie 1793-1865
James Lockie was my 4th great grandfather on my father's side. He was born on 27 August 1793 in Pettinain, Lanarkshire. His parents were James Lockie and Helen Inglis. He was baptised on 26 Sptember 1793. James had at least two siblings Euphemia (1795-1880) Helen (1801-1879) On 4 August 1820 he married Margaret Wallace in … Continue reading James Lockie 1793-1865
James Brawley 1866-1955
Of my great, great grandparents, James Brawley and Sarah McLaughlin's ten children, James lived the longest. What must that be like to see eight siblings go before you? Only one much younger sibling survived him. Sadly, he also outlived his wife and two of his own children. In his 88 years he must have seen … Continue reading James Brawley 1866-1955
Elizabeth Brawley 1861-1946
I have discovered that many of my ancestors were illiterate and their official documents were signed with just a cross with the words his/her mark. I wonder if it embarassed them to admit they couldn't even sign their own name or whether they never gave it a second thought. One of the main names in … Continue reading Elizabeth Brawley 1861-1946
My Favourite Photograph
This photograph was sent to me by a cousin I made contact with through my family history research. We are related on my maternal side. Her grandfather and my grandfather were brothers. We have become friends and regularly chat via Skype. We plan to meet in person very soon. Finding living relatives is s exciting … Continue reading My Favourite Photograph
Shaking The Branches 