Football Fever has gripped Scotland this week, with the national team qualifying for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Such was the excitement and celebration at the game against Denmark on Tuesday that mild earthquakes were felt! Football is very much part of the Brawley family history. Searching through the British … Continue reading A Winning Team
Newmains
Another Brawley Photo Find – Can You Identify?
The above photograph was donated to North Lanarkshire Libraries and is part of a collection of photos of old Newmains that is available for viewing in Newmains library. I immediately recognised the background as the old St Brigid's School/Church which is now the Parish Hall. Fortunately whoever donated the picture added some information to the … Continue reading Another Brawley Photo Find – Can You Identify?
My Great Uncle James Brawley 1891-1956
I have written about my great uncle James Brawley before in a short post but I discovered a newspaper article about him that’s really interesting so I thought it worth updating. My maternal grandfather Hugh was one of 12 children born to Daniel Brawley and Ellen Keenan between 1887 and 1908. He was actually child … Continue reading My Great Uncle James Brawley 1891-1956
Hugh and Daniel Brawley
Today is the 4th of May. 102 years since my uncle Dan was born and 57 years since my grandfather Hugh died. I never got to meet my grandfather as he died before I was born and while I didn’t see a lot of my uncle Dan, as he lived in England and we were … Continue reading Hugh and Daniel Brawley
What’s Happening Here?
I've discovered this old photograph and I would love to know the story behind it. The picture is slightly damaged and there are no names or dates on the back. I believe the man on the left is my grandfather Hugh Brawley who was born in 1899. I see a bit of a family resemblance … Continue reading What’s Happening Here?
Sarah McLaughlin 1839-1916
This lady is my great, great grandmother Sarah McLaughlin. She’s the only great great grandparent of whom I have a photo. I actually have two! Sarah was born in County Mayo, Ireland the parish of Oughaval. I don’t have a record of her birth but I know that it was around 1839. Her parents were … Continue reading Sarah McLaughlin 1839-1916
Shaking The Branches 