Patrick and Matthew Brawley were the 7th and 8th children of my great great grandparents, James Brawley and Sarah McLauglan. Both boys were born in Lanarkshire, Scotland. Patrick was born on 31 May 1873 and Matthew on 23 January 1875. Tragically both little boys died within days of each other in 1876. The cause of … Continue reading Patrick Brawley – 1873-1876 & Matthew Brawley 1875-1876
Matthew Brawley 1877-1937
Matthew Brawley was a good man. He didn't go off seeking adventure like some of his brothers. He stayed at home and put others first and held things together. He deserves to be remembered. Matthew was born on 15 January 1877 in the village of Clyde Ironworks in Lanarkshire. He was the 9th child of … Continue reading Matthew Brawley 1877-1937
Hebron Rae 1835-1893
I love looking at some of my father's line because they have such great names - unusual names so it's difficult to confuse them with others and almost as if they knew that one day I'd come looking for them they would give them surname middle names just so I can be doubly sure I've … Continue reading Hebron Rae 1835-1893
Peter Brawley 1901-1925
I doubt that there will be anyone left who remembers Peter Brawley. He was a young man when he died. He had never married and their are no descendants. Peter was my grand uncle. He was one of my grandfather's nine sibings and the closest to him in age. He was born on 20 August … Continue reading Peter Brawley 1901-1925
James Rae 1804-1872
James Rae was my 3rd great grandfather and I don't have a huge amount of detail on his life. When it comes to tracing my family tree I'm very easily sidetracked. This seems to happen whenever I start looking at James. But for now he has my full attention. I'll start with his death on … Continue reading James Rae 1804-1872
My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921
This is an update to a previous post about my maternal granny's mother, Sarah Helferty. I've found out a lot more about her and, after my recent visit to the church where she married my great grandfather, she's been on my mind. All the circumstances of her life suggest that she must have been tough … Continue reading My Great Granny – Sarah Helferty 1867-1921
Shaking The Branches 