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
Mary Ann Helferty 1840-1884
I was about to delete this post having discovered that this lady is not my great, great grandmother as I had previously thought. A review of my research revealed that I had made a huge mistake in my research. But apart from the fact she is not my family her story is still true and, … Continue reading Mary Ann Helferty 1840-1884
Sarah Brawley 1894-1969 & Ellen Brawley 1894-1899
These two two little cuties are the daughters of my great grand uncle, Hugh Brawley. Hugh left Scotland in 1888 to work in the mines in Pennsylvania and it was there he met his wife, Alice Shannon. The twins were born in February 1894. I am so lucky to have this photograph which was … Continue reading Sarah Brawley 1894-1969 & Ellen Brawley 1894-1899
Shaking The Branches 