A conversation with an old school friend led me to look more into the Calderheads who are on my paternal grandmother's side of the family. It turns out they are also part of my friend's family tree. The name Clayton Calderhead features in both of our families. It's quite an unusual name and I thought … Continue reading Stories From The Poorhouse (Part 4) Joseph Calderhead
My Family History Review of 2019
First of all I'd like to wish you all a very happy new year. I hope that 2020 brings happiness and success in all you do. The start of a new year is always a time to look back on the previous year and think about what we've achieved. It's also a time to look … Continue reading My Family History Review of 2019
Margaret Brawley – Convict
I first came across Margaret Brawley on the baptismal register of my 3x great Uncle, John Brawley. She is listed along with Peter McColl as godparent. That was in 1833. From there I looked for her in other records and found a marriage record from 1825. Margaret Brawley and Peter McColl were married in St … Continue reading Margaret Brawley – Convict
A Festive Treat – The Keenan Sisters
The Christmas lunch for the senior citizens of St Brigid's parish in Newmains takes place this weekend in the parish centre. My mum will be there along with her sister, my aunt Mary. For the older members of the community it's a great chance to get together to enjoy a meal, some festive entertainment and … Continue reading A Festive Treat – The Keenan Sisters
An Alarming Experience – Hugh Brawley and Catherine Cosgrove
Some time ago I wrote about discovering my grandparents had been involved in a train crash which left my granny injured. You can read the post by clicking here. Surprisingly this was the first most of my generation of the family had heard about the accident even though it must have been such big news … Continue reading An Alarming Experience – Hugh Brawley and Catherine Cosgrove
A Hero – Patrick Brawley
After posting about my grandfather's brother, Patrick Brawley returning to Scotland for a visit after many years in Canada we were talking about his service during the Great War. I have seen his service records which give basic details of his postings and health record but this article from the Wishaw Press dated 27 January … Continue reading A Hero – Patrick Brawley
Shaking The Branches 