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
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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
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
Patrick Brawley – 1873-1876 & Matthew Brawley 1875-1876
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
